“SHIVERING ARROW I found a lanky and rather weathered peregrine knight who was a master of this style and followed him for several days on his journey. We soon reached a kingdom in terrible repair, passing many burned out houses and hovels. My companion informed me it was ruled by a tyrant, who would levy … Continue reading – Manual of Hands and Feet
Category: Fiction
Wingless
As I land on the first layer of the Pedestals, I rest my wings. I have returned here as God has summoned me to the Pools of Reflection above the third layer of the Pedestals. As I pass through towards the second layer the mortals who reside here bow their heads in respect but I … Continue reading Wingless
My Little Row Boat.
I sit up from my lying position. Gripping the side of my little row boat I look out at the endless seas. Sunless skies above the sunless seas, the black soup below the grey void above. Bobbing endless to the melancholy melody the waves enforce. Nothing to do. I lost a paddle long ago losing … Continue reading My Little Row Boat.
These Past Years
My back is damp with the soft morning dew and wet with my own blood, as my strength to hold my head up fades. Shots ring out all around me, rattling my skull. Each breath hurts my head, a harshness caused from the biochemical concoction used to drive us away from our land; each day … Continue reading These Past Years
The Creature of Night
The creature of the night is a wily beast Better watch out for on you he feasts From his spiralling horns to pleating hooves It hides in the shadows watching you move Out on the prowl with an insatiable lust For this reason is why he hunts It sits on the edge of dawn and … Continue reading The Creature of Night
The Fallen
When the Dragon lay down before me and asked to be slain my shallow ego could not comprehend. It stared at itself in the reflection of my helmet. "So long have I been awake that it has become pain" it said. So I fell to one knee, dropping my sword. The clang on all the … Continue reading The Fallen
The Deal
Written by : Plk458 There were four of us in the garage; Tod, Rico , the new guy and me, having only recently transferred to the local branch of Goldman Inc as well. Tod was on the phone and pacing around erratically and yelling something incomprehensible every now and then. In the meantime the rest … Continue reading The Deal
The Mighty Lion
Do not pity me. For it is at my own machinations that led me to wake inside the lions den. Not for the first time either, for the scars across my heart tell the tale. The lion that rules this pride is unlike any other for he is Herculion. The poets claim the Demi-god fought … Continue reading The Mighty Lion
Voluspa Alt
It is told that the first portals opened to Freya's domain, The Druids were consulted and it was agreed that they should be the first to enter. They stepped into a land where the sun is ever shining yet the moon never sets. But the Druids weren't welcomed, instead, they saw witness to a mighty … Continue reading Voluspa Alt
Wagon
Why was I all alone? Must be the way I smile at the imps. Though perhaps it could be my false tooth, split hair and the large dose of ketamine running through my bloodstream - nonetheless I felt stronger in my heart and arms than ever. Though where I am now ketamine seems to be the only company I need. My tranquilized stallion heart was beating rhythmically to three body sized wooden drums, and I could see ahead of my companion. Not human but an old devil whose name I havn’t heard..................... Click to read more.