She was their benefactor, their protection, the One, fearless, who could keep the Enemy at bay. When She disappeared, they held vigils, sacrificed a calf to the Goddess, prayed for Her return. All their wishes were for Her to be back in their midst, honoured and more than a little feared; their planet completed a revolution around … Continue reading #FiveSentenceFiction: Wishes
Siris
#FiveSentenceFiction – Ruins
She stood, very still, in the shadow of the ruined tower. The massive door was now wide open, no light came out from the depth of evil inside. There, through corridors guarded by hideous titans, she knew the God King would be waiting, a corrupting and seductive smile on his lips. There too, in the … Continue reading #FiveSentenceFiction – Ruins
#FiveSentenceFiction: Furious
He was too small, his tiny fists in his pockets, shaking with rage. They mocked him, he was so young, they kicked him, the way bullies do, knowing there is no way their victim can strike bak, his little face went blue, smeared with tears and their spit. And, of course, later, he learnt, for … Continue reading #FiveSentenceFiction: Furious
Weekly Writing Challenge: Object
BEGIN WITH AN OBJECT IN MIND Objects are evocative; they hold stories. The writing challenge this week is to begin with an object. It stood, alone, in the middle of the circle of stones, at first in darkness. As Siris got closer he thought he saw a faint glow. Was this a trap? He was … Continue reading Weekly Writing Challenge: Object
Daily Prompt: Shake it Up
You’re 12 years old. It’s your birthday. Write for ten minutes on that memory. GO. Photographers, artists, poets: show us RECKLESS. His friends were there, it was a good party. But he wished, he prayed, he wanted it to happen. There was enough noise in the little room not to worry: they were all having fun. … Continue reading Daily Prompt: Shake it Up
Weekly Writing Challenge: 1,000 Words
Emptiness Photo: by Cheri Lucas Rowlands Story inspired by Cheri's picture, and an episode of Infinity Blade III. Cautiously they move along the vaulted corridor, to their left the late sunlight breaking through the high inaccessible windows, to their right the ancient wall, in front of them the increasing darkness. An icy air is blowing towards … Continue reading Weekly Writing Challenge: 1,000 Words
#FiveSentenceFiction: Letters
Letters ~ Vault of Tears He lived only for them, in the deep dungeon they kept him in, for there was nothing else that could keep his will to fight on. Long ago he had stopped counting days, then weeks, then months. Then years, yes, he remembered the end of the first year, when he … Continue reading #FiveSentenceFiction: Letters
#FiveSentenceFiction: Erased
You saved Siris from eternal solitude in the Vault of Tears, and, now, you're fighting at his side. In the old ruins, guarded by hideous Deathless monsters, you clear your mind, erase any other thought. In that world, one mistake, one hesitation, costs your life, no less. Your silent steps go unheeded, all your senses … Continue reading #FiveSentenceFiction: Erased
#AtoZChallenge: April 22, 2013 ~ Siris & Galahad
I have written about you, and you continue to intrigue me. You are the young peasant who defeats the Titans, and Isa's friend, or are you? Or are you Ausar, who, in the mists of times, imprisoned the Worker of Secret? Ausar is also another of Osiris' s names. For some weeks I have entertained another … Continue reading #AtoZChallenge: April 22, 2013 ~ Siris & Galahad
#AtoZChallenge: April 10, 2013 ~ Isa
You are Siris’ little helper, and, I suspect, secret sweetheart. You are smart, fast on your feet, and a deadly shot with your crossbow. Often you have saved his life, often you have tricked the God King, that evil creature. But what I’d really like is to have you in the fight against the Titans. … Continue reading #AtoZChallenge: April 10, 2013 ~ Isa
Of Glass & Paper 