Harrow bent down, tinkering with one of her traps that had been sprung by a monster in the night. Click. Trap reset, she straightened. Just in time to see a monster approaching Clarice from behind as she flowed her magic into the barrier around the inn. Harrow instinctually lifted her bow and reached for an arrow in her quiver. She […]
Start from the beginning here. … The quiet scraping of Gawain’s sword against the whetstone threatened to lull the group into a feeling of security. They chatted with a sense of familiarity that can only come after depending on one another for your lives, after fighting countless monsters side-by-side in the dark of the dungeon’s depths. It had begun to […]
“And lastly, don’t go out at night unaccompanied,” Harrow finished informing her guests of the rules. “Any questions?” “How do we know monsters won’t attack while we’re sleeping?” a young rogue asked. “Oh, some will probably try, but we’re prepared for that,” she replied confidently. “Ummm…how exactly?” “Spells are our first line of defense. Most monsters on this level are […]
“While we wait to be granted an audience with the King, I’ll start teaching you the layout of the palace. You’ll need to know it like the back of your hand, so you can deliver messages along the fastest route possible. And once you’ve pledged to the King, I’ll even show you the secret tunnels,” Tarc wiggled his eyebrows, and […]
“You see, Boy, I’m in charge of the royal household and all its servants. And the King is in need of another runner to take messages back and forth in the palace.” The man knelt to be eye level with Mouse. “Would you be interested in that job?” Mouse nodded vigorously. “Oh, yes Sir. I’d take whatever job you’d be […]
“Well, Mouse, you need more than 5 lives if you want to last long out here. You’ve got to find a way to earn more,” Zeno looked at him reproachfully. “And you’re not to play Russian Roulette again.” Mouse just nodded, staring at the ground. “Do you have any skills?” The boy looked left, then right. He whispered, “I can […]
This is part 2 of Clever’s short story. Click here to read from the beginning. … “Thank you, Mister,” the boy said shyly as he stared up at Zeno. “Zeno, you can call me Zeno,” he replied. “What’s your name, boy?” “Mouse.” Zeno stopped walking and turned to the boy. “I’ll not be calling you…” He had planned to ask […]
The man slapped the revolver onto the table in front of Zeno with a rough chuckle. Zeno stared at the gun, waiting another minute for people to get extra bets in. He’d already placed a bet on himself. He grasped the revolver and placed it to his temple. His hand was steady and breathing even. This would be the fourth […]
After my morning reading, I decide it’s time to tackle some larger projects. The backyard has been overtaken by weeds, so I start there. I trim back the worst areas with a weed-eater, then yank the rest out from around my flowers with rapid intensity. I marvel at the garbage bags full of trimmings as I race them to the […]
I frown at the sink full of dishes. If only there were more hours in a day, I wish for the hundredth time with a sigh as I pick up a cup. “Well that wish won’t do,” a voice calls out from behind me. I spin, nearly dropping the glass. Before me hovers a wisp of a man clothed in […]
