They arrived before noon, unloading bags of ingredients. Flour, sugar (granulated, powdered, and brown), eggs, and the rest of what they’d need to bake the day away materialized in Grandma’s kitchen. Grandma had the brownies cooling on the counter when they got there. And she’d rearranged. She had room on all the counters, tables, and … Continue reading Christmas Cookies
In the morning, the group took advantage of their full coin purses. After looking at horses, and learning how much gold they’d need to take care of the beasts, they find a tavern for lunch. A young entertainer played a lute in one corner. Some time before their meal arrived, they overheard an argument between … Continue reading Exploring Irewick, Part Two
The caravan arrived in Cheerwater around mid-afternoon. Dariyus Lamanya collected his pay from the quartermaster and stood looking around the yard, wondering which direction to take. Would a rather large lavender dragonborn intimidate the locals? He hoped not. He hadn’t seen many of his kind outside his peoples’ lands. His scales flushed a darker shade … Continue reading Dari: Cheerwater
Zola knew her freedom from the arena was close. All she needed was that last bit of armor. Well, that and live through the melee. Now that she’d made a name among the gladiators, she faced tougher opponents. Sometimes more than one. They told her the rules were simple. You fight. If you win, you … Continue reading Dreamstalker: Finding Freedom
Helga slumped back in her recliner and stared at the television in shock and disbelief. He won! Jack Duncan had won the election against all the odds. As she watched the returns roll in from around the country, her mind slid back to the days of her youth. *** Helga Brüner watched as the soldiers … Continue reading Helga
She spit out a mouthful of wet, grainy sand as she pushed herself to her hands and knees. Her sodden clothing threatened to drag her back down into the dirt. As she stared at the droplets splashing into the puddle beneath her head, she wondered just exactly where she was. A high-pitched voice asked if … Continue reading Lost In A Game
Jeni Scott sat in front of the computer screen surfing the ‘net for the latest in video games. Bored with the same old thing, she searched for something different. She preferred video games similar to the tabletop role-playing games she’d played in college. Some of her favorites she’d played so much that they just didn’t … Continue reading Jeni
Qilynn Starpath watched the sailors throw heavy ropes over the rail to men waiting on the dock. They caught the arm-thick lines as they landed on the pier, wrapping them around sturdy wooden logs that disappeared into the harbor. “Drop anchor!” the captain roared. Qilynn grabbed for the rail as the ship bumped hard against … Continue reading Qilynn: Welcome to Southport
The small chamber they entered held a table with platters of foods they’d seen at the celebration. Two doors led from the room. One opened into a well-appointed hall, the other into a small water closet. The opposite wall of the closet outlined another opening, a faint light shining through the cracks. Lyryk crept to … Continue reading Framed, Part Five
Lyryk woke to Biscuit’s cold, wet nose sniffling in her ear. Must you? She thought to the dog, grumpy at the rude awakening. Is time, came the reply. She reached over and shook Eliam’s shoulder, jerking back as he lashed out, anticipating his reaction. It wasn’t the first time she’d shaken him awake. He looked … Continue reading Framed, Part 4
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