“We can’t kill him.” The pronouncement hung in the clearing like a gloomy smog. “I mean, we may want to. But we can’t.” Amelia raised her head. “Torture?” she suggested hopefully. She was subjected to a hard stare from her brother, a towering and noble figure of reluctant righteousness. “Outlawed,” said he. “Accidental homicide?” she… Continue reading Chatterbox – Cupcakes and Murder
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Waiting for Trains
Now, I'm going to admit that this is a bit of a long post. But if you have a few minutes to spare than please do read on. The theme for this month's Chatterbox is 'Waiting Fulfilled'. And so below is a small story about a woman who is waiting for her husband and would… Continue reading Waiting for Trains
He is swearing an oath to be warm
April's Chatterbox is here once more and the topic is Resurrection (in this case - a resurrection of hope and of fear. A big thank you for Rachel for hosting again). This month I have chosen to write of The Many Trials of a Blacksmith and the character of one Gufflocks Thomas, former advisor to… Continue reading He is swearing an oath to be warm
… she wrote a mirror and stared at her reflection.
Whew! February is over. Now things have slowed down and ... goodness gracious! Is it Chatterbox again? Yes ... yes it is. The subject this month is Mirrors. This time, instead of Robert, I've written of Peronell Malkyn of Unlikely. I rather enjoyed writing this, and will not apologise for its length. - - -… Continue reading … she wrote a mirror and stared at her reflection.
Memories in a Cloudless Night
It's Chatterbox again, but this time the topic is 'Criticism'. Once again I really enjoyed this exercise and present, without further adieu ... Robert, of The Many Trials of a Blacksmith ... ---- He lay on his back, wrapped up in his thin cloak. The sound of the waves, the scent of the sea, and… Continue reading Memories in a Cloudless Night
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