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Category Archives: Mythic Fiction
The Pole That Threads
Kerrid watched the sky, a sullen stare at the encircling Star Serpent, a fervent prayer to the Spinner for some sign, any sign, some guidance. That sign came the third night. She thought she’d entranced to the Web, yet there … Continue reading
A Killing Scene
He was coming at her with great long strides. And she bemused, not understanding, stood stick still, her luminous exudation twitching and tiny-gust-swirling when she should’ve been in his head. 30 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Luminous Taken … Continue reading
Spring Update 2022
A Regular Pattern Followers on this blog will notice over the past year I’ve settled into a regular pattern. Marie’s Photo Challenge. Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt. Sunday Picture Post. Tuesday Treats, and Crimson’s Creative Challenge. My personal life has been … Continue reading
Book Review: Roots of Rookeri by Crispina Kemp — Sammi Loves Books
Crispina Kemp, historical fantasy author of the five book series, The Spinner’s Game, and Learning to Fly, is about to release another fantastic story, this time, Roots of Rookeri, my review for which you can find below. It’s set for release … Continue reading
CCC177: My Little Pony
“I spit on the Romans and spit trebly upon that hill-tribe queen, Caradoc-Bear’s own kin, who handed him over to the emperor’s men, saying she ‘feared Roman retribution elsewise’.” “Queen Cartimandua?” “Yeh, her. My little pony.” Neve didn’t understand the … Continue reading
Of Eskin and Trade
How could they not know Eskin when they purported to be traders? Eskin was the speech of the peoples to the south. True, the Alsime-speaking Himen shared a fringing of land across the sea, but the Himen didn’t trade on … Continue reading
Posted in Mostly Micro, Mythic Fiction
Tagged Mythic Fiction, Sammi's Weekend Writing Prompt
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Can of Worms
I found this wand. I didn’t know that’s what it was but my kiddish brain thought it the right word. The markings on it I have since discovered are runes (Nyd Is Hægl. Rad. Wynn Rad Eoh Tir Os Nyd). … Continue reading
Posted in Mostly Micro, Mythic Fiction
Tagged Mythic Fiction, Sammi's Weekend Writing Prompt
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The Overthrown Queen
Thrown from my palace Ousted by that usurping wench Kept from my chamber From my servants, familiars, my wards and grimoires Kept from my pots and vials, philtres and magical gubbins. What do I do now? And don’t answer me … Continue reading
Posted in Mostly Micro, Mythic Fiction
Tagged fairy tales, Fun, Mostly Micro, Sammi's Weekend Writing Prompt
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Time to Celebrate
I’m not one for keeping track of the years and observing dates. So it came a surprise when WordPress sent me this What should I do to celebrate? I’m not one for parties. While wondering I looked back to my … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy Fiction, Mythic Fiction, On Writing, Thoughts
Tagged Angels, The Spinner's Game
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CCC157: Pixelated Ladies
They said we’d never escape, that there was more than that iron barrier to hold us in, herded like Lubanthan Goblins. Yet Meghan claimed she knew a spell. We cleared the leaves for her to write it in the soil. … Continue reading
Posted in Crimson's Creative Challenge, Mostly Micro, Mythic Fiction, Photos
Tagged #CCC157, Crimson's Creative Challenge, Fungus, Mostly Micro, Photos
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