This is Part 4 of this short story. You can read the beginning by clicking here. … They had accomplished two goals with one potion: they had confirmed the effectiveness of said potion, but also sowed distrust between the King and his court astrologists. Everything was going according to plan. But now, Elyscia had an invitation to answer. “My love,” her […]
This is Part 3 of Clever’s short story. You can read the beginning by clicking here. … Renout found a seat at the back of the Council meeting, in the area designated for the court magicians. They were expected to attend the meetings, in case their work was needed, but not to give input unless asked. He had arrived early, […]
This is Part 2 of Clever’s short story. If you haven’t read the beginning, click here. … There was one problem with Elyscia’s plan; the King may have liked her, but he still wouldn’t believe a woman came up with the greatest magic known to man. Reluctantly, she admitted to herself that she would need help. There was only one […]
Elyscia rolled off the plush bed, donned a robe, and poured herself a goblet of water. After she had gulped down half the contents, she offered Nicolaus the rest. He took the goblet from her hand, but before he could take a sip, she gestured to stop him. “You know better than to drink anything without the protection of your […]
Greetings Fantasy Nerds! This week we are going to talk about Manga, and what’s on our list of the best Manga for Fantasy Nerds! Sensor by Junji Ito I grabbed this on a whim, and I could not have been happier that I did. Sensor borders the line between fantasy and horror, but it deserves to be on this list. […]
This is part 2 of a fantasy short story. If you haven’t read part 1, or need a refresher, you can start here! … Jnae walked through the door of her cottage and dropped the groceries on the table. It was a small house that she shared with her parents, but it was cozy as her favorite sweater. It was […]
Snow drifted down, swirling in the cold wind. A never-ending blanket of white coated the mountain town, but the residents were never bothered by its presence. Jnae moved steadily along the path, her feet sure. Even if she wasn’t confident of her ability to navigate the icy terrain, she wouldn’t fear injuring herself with a fall. Jnae carried a basket […]
My whole life I had one goal; finish the painting. I slaved away for years at a mediocre job, making mediocre money. Nothing brought me joy, not like the way it felt to paint. Holding various brushes of intricate shapes and sizes, the weight between my fingers. The sound the horse hair bristles made as they stroked across a rough […]
This is Part 4 of our collaborative story. If you haven’t read Part 1 of “The Council”, you can find it here. The next day, we wait with our covens in the town square for the Council to arrive. My heart is beating rapidly. It takes all my self-control not to seek reassurance from the other members of the Resistance in […]
This is Part 3 of our collaborative story. If you haven’t read Part 1 of “The Council”, you can find it here. “We’ve stored up a lot of power, but it’s not enough. The Council will always have more,” Dierck addresses the Resistance. “But we have the element of surprise. They won’t be expecting anyone to challenge them,” a witch […]
