Fantasy
Stories with fantasy themes.
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Short Story “Death Wish”
Published in Sick Lit Magazine, 3/16/2017. | The rush of wind forms into words. “If you could know what it is to die, to experience it, to be…one with it, would you?” Slithering shadows coalesce into long strands of a nimble, humanoid shape.
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Short Story “Gift of a Soul”
Alfred gingerly squeezed his granddaughter’s shoulder, a hollow assurance, he knew. “The hour is old and yet this wretched siege still bays its horn.” “When is it going to end, Grandpa?” “Soon I think.” “Really?” Elsa perked up with a bright smile, a contrast to the dark hour. “Do not let joy win your heart yet.” “Why?” “We are losing.” “Should we pray, Grandpa?” “It’s past the time for prayer.” “But, isn’t that what you do?”
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Short Story “Lord of the Dome”
“Little rats, all my little rats.” The Lord of the Dome inhaled the damp rotten air with an impish grin, staring down upon the sniffing masses of his devoted followers. “Yes, yes. Drip goes the water to the tune, no gloom, of my glorious realm.”
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Short Story “The Trees of Evermore, Forevermore, Nevermore”
Published in The North Shoreian Magazine, The Writer's Issue, Volume 1, Issue 9, September 2008. | The forest watched Jared run. He could feel their eyes on him, even if he didn't believe it.