In a dimly lit chamber of flasks and curious magical relics, a rather flustered wizard was attempting to haggle with the postman. ‘Twenty five crowns! You think I’m an alchemist!?’ stammered the wizard, standing from his chair and only just managing to restrain himself from jumping over the desk and throttling his visitor. ‘What person … Continue reading Chess for Wizards Part I
Month: February 2021
Andy deHands
‘Ya got any oil barkeep?’ ‘Um, oil?’ asked the bartender, somewhat thrown by this incredibly odd request.Taking a moment to run the question over again in his mind, he attempted to discern the state of his new patron approaching the bar from the shadows, almost slinking from movement to movement like a bead of molasses … Continue reading Andy deHands
A Nervous Man of Erratic Disposition
A short story about life, twisted and ready to fall into a running tragedy of escaped marbles.
Aya and Carrick Part 6: Jailbirds do Sing
I’m sorry you were arrested for kidnaping me,’ said Sunny, looking firmly at the cobblestone floor of the jail and avoiding the glares of her two new friends. Jumping back in fright as a metal teapot reverberated off the bars that separated them, Sunny caught one of the two prisoners performing an obscene gesture with … Continue reading Aya and Carrick Part 6: Jailbirds do Sing