Soup Circle

As I plopped each mushroom into the boiling water, I somehow managed to create a perfect circle. I giggled to myself. There was always joy in the small things. Just as I moved my wooden spoon to disrupt and stir all the vegetables, suddenly, a splashing sound erupted, and something flew up out of the soup. 

Flippin’ Fairies

Welcome, Fantasy Nerds! We have an exciting announcement for you today. Clever & WTF will be published in the new anthology Flippin’ Fairies by Chaos and Ink Books!!! Both Amber and Ashley have a short story included in the anthology, so if you enjoy our writing, you should check it out. Cover Reveal When we received our author copies, we […]

Lantern

The flames in my lantern flickered, casting dancing shadows on the stone wall. The tap tap of my feet smacking the stone was the only sound. The stone staircase wound downwards in a seemingly endless spiral. Finally, it opened up into a long corridor.

The Gallows – Part 7

We flew out of the tunnel entrance, and staggered to a stop when we reached Linzer. All four of his eyes from both heads were wide eyed and fixed on me. “We got it!” I wheezed, and motioned toward the silver axe. I was about to tell Linzer everything when I followed his gaze towards my arms. My fingers were […]

The Gallows – Part 5

To read “The Gallows” from the beginning, click here. … We awoke and had a small meal before setting out again. Linzer was ripping into the flesh of a rabbit he had caught but urged us to eat quickly as more creatures would surely be tracking us.  “So you’re tasked with protecting this temple?” I inquired after swallowing the last of […]

The Gallows – Part 3

I squeezed my eyes shut and instinctively jumped clear of the creature’s path. I rolled, bracing for impact. My body was still tense when I heard laughter. Confused, I opened my eyes, and Brayden was embracing the creature like a pet. It had tackled him to the ground, and he was scratching its belly as its tongue lolled playfully out […]

Holiday Break

Seasons greetings Fantasy Nerds! This week we will be taking a holiday break, but join us next week for Part 2 of The Gallows! What are you looking forward to this holiday season? Any traditions you guys have? Let us know in the comments below! Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you a wonderful holiday season this […]