Tag Archives: Mostly Micro

First River Crossing

Posted on January 29, 2022 by crispina kemp

To trip on First River’s chalk-rubble strewn bed was considered an ill omen. But Hegrea crossed with nothing worse than soggy shoes and the hem of her alder-red woven-wool dress. Now to hasten home. Away for three years, this was … Continue reading →

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CCC167: Never Trust The Devil

Posted on January 20, 2022 by crispina kemp

I see you scratching your head, wondering what I am. I’m a fricking rock-star, that’s what I am. Or was. How’d I get like this? Well might you ask. I made a deal with the devil. Sing me a song … Continue reading →

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The Smuggler

Posted on December 11, 2021 by crispina kemp

Sonia heaved her relief at passing through customs without being stopped. Now to get out of the airport and find the car. It was where they’d agreed. She fumbled for her keys, the spares given to her before the trip. … Continue reading →

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CCC158: King of the Castle

Posted on November 18, 2021 by crispina kemp

“Ha, I’m the king of the castle, you’re the dirty old rascal…Off with his head…Here comes the candle to see you to bed, and here comes the chopper to chop off your head!” Rupert woke with a start, sweat drenching … Continue reading →

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The Overthrown Queen

Posted on November 13, 2021 by crispina kemp

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 →

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CCC157: Pixelated Ladies

Posted on November 11, 2021 by crispina kemp

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 →

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Murky’s Empire

Posted on November 6, 2021 by crispina kemp

The Magnificent Maker made humankind and like troublesome flies, they multiplied. ‘Here are too many,’ he said and sent a flood. He saved a few which again became many. They had roofs over their heads, food in their bellies and … Continue reading →

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CCC156: It’s All In The Name

Posted on November 4, 2021 by crispina kemp

Thou shalt not pass! Gandalf growled and barked. “I’m sorry,” his owner said. “We never should have named him that.”  

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Blood-formed Laces

Posted on October 16, 2021 by crispina kemp

They fought with guts and guns and taunts of come-on They wiped the field on the defeated faces of human races They patterned them with blood-formed laces The legion from our region 32 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Prompt: Legion

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CCC148: Sail Away

Posted on September 9, 2021 by crispina kemp

For his birthday I bought him a yacht. He sailed away without saying goodbye.

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