FanTAsy Stories
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S.O.S. Chapter One – The Secret (P-3)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Cover Credit- Myself) Part Three It was nearly midnight when
Vision’s Prisoner
Whither go ye, nameless wizards, with robes out-reddening the sunset gleam? – We fare to find the jars of Solomon and liberate the imprisoned genii.
Squeaky Toy, the Teddy Bear Prince, July 24, and the Lure of Slag
Lady Ashleigh closed her eyes to the sunshine and strummed her lute. Her father, the duke, would not have liked the idea of his only
Cursed Time Lovers: Chapter 2
Miranda takes a seat on the curb, clutching her family necklace firmly to her chest. He’s standing a little ways away from her, still dressed
S.O.S. Chapter Six – The Assessments (P-2)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Credit- Myself) Part Two Nehemiah reached his office and closed
Oathbreaker
The Neon Garden. The city where neon lights and neo-reality billboards drowned out the stars. The city where bright lights and sleek penthouses were so
Heart of Steel – Part 4
Old memories rose up from somewhere deep inside him, and took over. He had not set foot in the house, their house, for an entire
The Separation
Her throat hurt. The pain had stitched it up so that she couldn’t swallow. Her mouth was dry of saliva either way. She tasted something
Solace
“Well, go on. He’ll be back soon.” The woman said, shoving his clothes in his arms. Absinthe blinked. “You said you weren’t married,” he said,
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
“What’s love got to do with it?” Shara said, as she slashed through the thick underbrush of the jungle with her machete that was almost
(P.S.poetry series) Staring At The Rain
It is raining outside and it’s kind of gray, I’ve made a long trip and I’m here to stay, thought I’d do good but not
Untitled Short Poem in the Style of a Landay
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Laid Back
The light from the lamp shade was turning everything under its grip into a shadow silhouette on the wall of this room with the curtains
Confidant
“Rob, just listen to me for a sec. I’m not talking about anything that’s actually immoral. Nobody gets hurt.” Weldon Brown pushed the hair back
Tame Your Demons
Jackie would forever be sixteen. Which sucked major ass once they thought about it and in hindsight making a deal with the devil at sixteen
S.O.S Chapter Eight – The Cryo-Dreams Begin (P-1)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part One It was the
Part 5: Cursed Time Lovers
The next morning, Miranda discharges from the hospital, given a clean bill of health. She walks with her parents down the hall to the waiting
Unrequited
Her eyes smile good morning as I enter We say hello. she grabs my attention casually The soft curvature of her smile takes my breath
The Blackest Friday
The bell dinged as the door swept open. A couple this time. He was in a baseball cap and a dingy red coat, and sported
Fire Season
Something was very wrong with the fields in Drift City, but no one could say exactly what the problem was. What was once a fertile
White Shirt Man
Later, when Damien was in his teens, he would remember that nobody had called the White Shirt Man a ghost. You would have expected them
S.O.S. Chapter Five – The Procedures (P-3)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Credit- Myself) Part Three Rin was still in the Lab
The Firedrake’s Heart: Part 1
Astris liked to watch the fire-spirits dance from the outskirts of the lava field, where she couldn’t enter. The air scorched there, and none of
Contagion
Let’s start at the end, shall we? What remained of the city was now more wild than man-made, nature having fairly successfully reclaimed what used
Teen Angels
School had let out early that day for parent-teacher conferences, and so the sun was still bright and high as the kids walked home, there
Every Person Comes to Rick’s
The cafe the Social Connectors sent her to was more crowded than she had expected. Tinny Mozart came over the large speakers on either side
The Fountain King
He sits upon his fountain throneendless vessel bound in bonecrimson, scarlet, dashed on stoneuntil his crime you will atone. It was a valley full of
The Wrath of Grapes, or, The Sweet Smell of Success
It all happened because of the grapes. It wasn’t often that any fresh fruit at all was sent to the Issap Station. Oh, the diplomats
The Potion Maker (Story Cubes #2)
The potion bubbled furiously, releasing fumes of fortune into the air. The scent of lavender, the ocean, and an unplaceable aroma that was as comforting
S.O.S. Chapter Six – The Assessments (P-1)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Credit – Myself) Part One Nehemiah White stood up, glaring
S.O.S. Chapter Eight – The Cryo-Dreams Begin (P-5)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Five Before she knew
In Love With A Beast
She heard the howling in the bushes. “Such a strange cry,” she thought aloud. It persisted. No matter how much she tried to block out
AfterWorld Part 1
When a teenager is trapped in a land of the dead, she discovers that ghosts are the least of her worries. ShyShy crouched among dried
S.O.S. Chapter Five – The Procedures (P-4)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Credit – Myself) Part Four —– The alarm clock next
Millie at Midnight on the Job: Part Two
It was Millie who brought us back to the beast. She could do that sometimes when she got a feel for what we were looking
Death by Hissy Fit
Journalist fiction adapted from Tom Tit Tot by the Brothers Grimm A man died yesterday when he tore himself in two. Rodney Rumpelstiltskin (age 203),
S.O.S. Chapter Five – The Procedures (P-2)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Credit- Myself) Part Two The man felt as though he
Le Morte de Volkswagyn
There rode four knyghts of the Table Rounde, and the one in front hyght syr Dynadan, and the three
Appendices
Appendix A # The appendix twisted in Dr. Chamberlin’s tongs, hissing and spitting. “Careful, nurse,” he said from behind his mask. “This is a mean
S.O.S. Chapter Three – The First Steps (P-4)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Cover Credit- Myself) Part Four ———- After the Headmaster’s presentation
Purr Mission
Purr Mission Tale #1 in the Herc Tom, Champion of the Empire series Copyright 2011 by William Mangieri I stroked Kat’s fur and pressed my
Heart wrapped in clovers
Interviewer (Walks in): Hello, hope you’re having a graceful day. Patree is happy to welcome you to its glorious establishment. The boy (Shaking hands): Hello
S.O.S. Chapter Nine – The Hints of Burning Memories (P-7)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Seven Torren set the
Cursed Time Lovers: Chapter 4
Miranda opens her eyes to a blur of shapes surrounding her. She feels damp all over and the cool temperature in the room causes her
Where Ages Meet: Ch. 3: The First Test
[Content Notes: Fantasy setting, magic] Read from the start | Read chapter 2 Reaching down for one of Rick’s hands, he put that over the Charm
The Halloween Horror
I’ve always had strong feelings about Halloween. I remember my avidity toward the whole notion of dressing like my favorite monster or acting as my
The first Shaman
The wind blew fresh from the South, bringing within the salt water of the sea. It was a pleasant sensation on the skin, the chill
Believe in You
In the depths of my heart, a fire burns bright A flame that flickers with hope and light It guides me through the darkest of
Teachers’ Lounge
“It’s an invasion, I keep telling you,” Mark said from his desk. He pulled another essay off the stack and sighed. Cathy, sitting at the
Seriously?
When I’m having a conversation with people and decide to share something playfully, but in an unrestrained manner, right after hearing me out, sometimes they
The Ronin
Her sandals were worn and the straps barely attached to the wood. Her clothes needed cleaning, with scrapes and tears almost taking attention away from
The Last Words Of EVE.
Dearest Daliah, Today will be my last day in the mortal realm. I have made my choice, and it is finite. Do not feel sadness,
S.O.S. Chapter Six – The Assessments (P-3)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Credit – Myself) Pronunciation Guide: “Aerot” is pronounced similarly to
Fight Or Flight
GRISHTAN, GORGON DESOLATION Autumn, 1E194 “Su’gga su’khat— the brughkt-prah are upon us!” the cry rang out shrilly, followed by the outcry of countless orcs as
North
I saw you somewhere before. You are like that white female wolf prowling in the glade of snow. Across the frozen lakes, in uneven debris
Paperclip
“You seem to be writing a Post-Cyberpunk Pseudo-Western Romance. Need help?” Joe’s fingers froze. He stared at the paperclip as it writhed on the screen.
I think, wolf wolf wolf
I want him before he wants me. I am twenty-three years old and sipping mint juleps from red plastic cups when I see him. His
Self-Care for the Cursed
So you’ve been cursed with a Toko. Life often comes with unexpected twists and turns. Check out these top ten tips for self-care before you
Come to Me
After dark, Aatun heard them. Knew she wasn’t supposed to be outside, but the cabin was a short walk away and the night sky was
Of Beastly Beauty (Part II)
Of Happier Times and Broken Dreams As Reyon and Raphaela Blackheart grew, so did their bond. Their love was pure and complete. Neither needed anything
Velvet Hope
Autumn love, a season of gold A time of change as stories unfold The leaves turn red; the winds do howl As love blooms, like
Taiki the Cat
Daisuke was waiting for the light-emitting cat. Feeding time for Taiki had come and gone. Lights were blinking on across the city, but he couldn’t
Welcome to SFCO
Welcome, new employee, to the Superior Firms family of companies! We are gratified that you have joined us. However, as we are sure you (singular,
Rain Like Diamonds
The queen hoarded the barrels of seed, keeping them locked within her coffers among the diamonds and gold and strings of perfect pearls, remnants of
The home of the weird and the wonderful
The Dragon is coming to tea. Grandmother sends me to The Village at dawn with a list and a handcart. Multiversal Mart (Unlimited Indulgence. Family
Student Database Notes 3/25 – 6/27
3/25 Exvoon Faculty Met my new class today. I don’t anticipate making much use of the database system this quarter; the students all seem motivated,
Children of the Nightcap
Yuri loosened his tie even more and gratefully accepted the drink from the waitress. Stupid company policy, to wear suits and ties on all business
Idiots and Morons Fill the Roads
Dave eyed the blue Chevy Suburban in the other lane. That lane ended just past the intersection, and he knew the idiot driver was going
An Economy of Words
Growing up so far from the wordfields, I’ve learned to appreciate the few words I have, so as the fitting for Baron Kensington’s festival garments
Cursed Time Lovers: Chapter 1
If she didn’t know any better, she’d say the boy is insane. He’s standing here demanding that he knows her, but she’s never seen him
Mannequin
For how long do we stand mesmerised by the beguiling designs draped artistically in the shop windows? Perhaps we should not linger for too long!
Winter’s day at the Market
I bunched my shoulders up under my ratty, worn, mostly-burgundy-beneath-the-mud cloak and hurried in to the market, trying to avoid bumping in to any of
A Fathers Letter.
To my Dearest daughter, Daliah, It is with sadness and love that I write to you today, my Daliah. Do your sisters tell me of
Coruscant
They are coming for us, Humanoid creatures with bejewelled eyes, A dozen of us against five of them, It started with one…. And then there
The Consortium
Once or twice he thought he caught a glimpse of Lyric’s intentionally messy bright blue hair in the streams of people crowding the busy streets,
Magic Squad!
Lieutenant David Moy bit his lower lip and looked back up at the eighteenth story ledge. The wind blustering along the street took one look
What’s a goblin?
He stood before the lake, its smooth surface reflecting the full moon that hung heavy and swollen up above. Fighting back the butterflies and the
A Little Green
“You coming too, Fornes?” That was Ramsey. “Yeah, yeah. I’ll be right there.” Fornes shuffled the papers on his desk, not looking up at the
Of Beastly Beauty (Part V)
Introduction: After Raphaela Blackheart was kidnapped as a baby by the sorcerers Rolan and Lucia Blackheart and then raised as their own daughter, Raphaela’s life
Ravenous
I feed on nightmares. Anguish, fear, horror and sweat. I lap it up. It fuels me, soothes me after a long day. What is day,
Workings of a Star – Ch 2 – A Scifi Romance
It was only when Esme looked out that expanse of glass before her did she truly come to realize she was no longer on the
Personal Histories
Lawrence Hogben, Ph.D., sat at his desk and fumed. Before him lay that month’s Archeological Extracts, open to Beaglehole’s article on the use of toilet
It’s Real Life
“That’s ‘Real Life,’ from the Beatles’ 1985 Come and Go LP, and I’m Pete Fornatale on WFUV’s July 4, 1996 weeklong celebration.” Pete sighed with
Grazer
His strength pulled her high into the air, yet Lisbeth held on with both hands. With a final tug, the Grazer stripped the branch of
AfterWorld Part 4
When a teenager is trapped in a land of the dead, she discovers that ghosts are the least of her worries. Begin with Part 1
Finding the Dragon Priest: The Global Hunt for the Man Who Forever Changed the World
Introduction There weren’t always dragons in the Valley. Now the largest tourist trap in the world, boasting multiple theme parks, petting zoos, guided safaris, and
I Am Fire; I Am Tears
Ulykke crouched in the darkness, just beyond the sunray’s reach. Before her, along the forest path, an entourage of huntresses passed on horseback, armed with
The Mischievous Christmas Elf
A Christmas Poem for Children (and Everyone Else) A pointy hat and a pair of pointy shoes, Grinning from pointy ear to pointy ear, Stealing
S.O.S. Chapter Ten – The First of Many (P-1)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part One Torren had fully
Music of the world
Mäga hovers over the glade. Her arrival is unexpected. Her presence in my home behind the moonbow an auger of failure: mine. I bow. “The
Red Azalea
The first time it happened, Cielo was too young to be afraid of madness. She was in the garden, the fenced-in square of grass where
Shadow Cat
The shadow cat watched from its vantage point as Skylar whipped her head around, her ponytail slicked from all the sweat. To her horror, there
S.O.S. Chapter Nine – The Hints of Burning Memories (P-5)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Five Nya’s alarm clock
For the Guy Who Has Everything
Concept by ChockaBlock The electronic signature pad turned his name to a stubby spatter of ink. The postman turned back and continued down the cul-de-sac
A Little-Known Historical Fact
“You know, Billy,” said George Washington, “When I was a young boy my mother used to say something to me, by way of encouraging me
S.O.S. Chapter Eight – The Cryo-Dreams Begin (P-3)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Three Once again, he
Method Acting
Derrick LaBlanc, member of the Screen Actor’s Guild Secret Action Group, locked eyes with the sweaty thug and waited for him to blink. All he
God’s Own Medallion
The ballroom lay empty, abandoned. Its once gleaming marble floors were chipped and cracked and caked with years of dust and grime. The great domed
Halloween Betrothal
It hit the floor with a thud. She watched in horror as the pumpkin basket bounced merrily off the floor of the patio scattering her
Collide: Part 3
When the elevator stops on the third floor, May Bell is guided out. She’s still frazzled by the strange world that surrounds her. As they