FanTAsy Stories
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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,
Alma Angelica
When Alma was in her teens she realised that there was a competition between herself and Angelica. Perhaps it had already been going for a
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,
Island Girl
Island Girl Miss opened her eyes to the wonder of the Big Island. The camera plopped on her lap. No pictures. She took a few
Aishana—Chapter 2: Measured Measures
Hushed but heated debate fell to silence as Mika entered. His eyes adjusted to the scarlet gloom within: the Consul Chamber walls were layers of
A Moment That’s A Little Off
Right this second… An inflammatory thought! An idea turned cold. If you want to torture a person just put him/her on your life schedule and
The Audacious Heist of Takha, the Thief
Raindrops plopped on the jungle floor without a care, and Takha muttered a curse. She stood outside the wooden palisade that defined the limits of
There’s an evening coming in
Wotan shuffled out into a rain-washed morning and realized that he hated his garden. Last evening, the garden had looked tired and aged, like Wotan
Behind that Tree
Jody Kouistra sighted along the barrel of her telescope. It was a beautiful clear October night, the stars close enough to get tangled in her
The Dead Have Arisen!
THE DEAD WOOD Winter, 1E194 The Nardic tribesmen trudged through the thorns and brambles that grew upon the forest floor, hacking and slashing at the
Ambush
OUTSIDE GRAENOR, GILAN Winter, 1E193 “There are the brughkt-prah*— up ahead!” an orcish scout called out from as his fellow slavers comprising caravan plowed through
The Fey of the Forest
I never thought that I’d get to where I am today. That’s not to say that I’m not grateful to be alive, mind you. It’s
Allie Bedeviled – Chapter Nine
So, who do you trust in a place where all the liars go? Pretty much the same people you trusted before you got there. In
Allie Bedeviled – Epilogue (18)
Beep… beep… beep. I was going to be late if I didn’t get up. Okay, I was going to be late again if I didn’t
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
Those guys are doomed
I cannot express how conflicted I used to feel. As if things were happening on their own. As if my presence did not make any
Soy Luna
Hola. Soy Luna… well… Luna Ureña Noches. A name mi mamá gave me with some thought, but not with the full realization of how well
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
A Second Chance
They say we should not mess with time travel but I bet that they would change their minds if they had seen their disabled twin
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
Smoke
Got a light? Oh no, I don’t even smoke, it’s just for the screen you know, feeling like Mickey Rourke here. I remember watching Nine
He
He grew up thinking that it was all fun. Thought he’ll have everything that he’ll ever need and was so trustworthy that sometimes he thought
The Labyrinthine Lighthouse
I’m from Labyrinth. That’s the name of my town. Weird, isn’t it. Apparently the guy who founded it, a couple hundred years ago, was obsessed
The Cursed Voyage
SUMATRAN OCEAN Autumn, 1E194 “It’s not much further now! The hungry jowls of Hölle have already closed shut behind us!” a Nardic sailor called out
Death of a Dragon Slayer
“I didn’t wear the mask.” Kali planted her feet, crossed her arms, and glared at the guards. They met her refusal with hostility she couldn’t
Into My Shadow: Dark Beginnings
[Content Notes: swearing, non-graphic torture.] Another lightning spell ripped through him, forcing Dira to tense and thrash uncontrollably in his narrow cage. Wooden bars all
The Truth in the Garden of Eden - Flash Fiction
The woman giggled as the snake gently wrapped around her arm and rested his head in her hand. She adjusted herself in the tree and
Allie Bedeviled – Chapter Eight
I found the orange-striped bell bottoms right after I hauled myself over the edge of the Liars Circle. Mindy was right. Sammy was hot. I
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
Workings of a Star – Ch 1 – A Scifi Romance
Everything was burning. The flames reached high into the sky, the smoke blocking out any sign of light. There were screams and crying from every
S.O.S Chapter Eight – The Cryo-Dreams Begin (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/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Two Another shift. Another
The Last Good Things
The last king of Ishel’s hand hovered over the control panel for an extra, tension filled moment. His lips moved in what might have been
Allie Bedeviled – Chapter Seventeen
I fell into the stars. I plummeted through the darkness and felt their light trying to pry open my tightly shut eyes. I fell fast;
Allie Bedeviled – Chapter Thirteen
Ferrous looked like he was covering a nasty case of irked with a very false smile. “Hello, Allie-rat. You had me all wound up in
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
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
S.O.S. Chapter Seven – The First Decisions (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/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Four Once Lilleth had
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
A Garter Snake and a Python
“Have you thought about herpetology?” the academic advisor said, looking at his reflection in sunglasses. If he shifted his gaze a little, he’d be looking
Of Beastly Beauty(Part I)
The story you only thought you knew. *** Spawned Lucia and Rolan Blackheart were destined to meet. They were two of a kind, born to
Taken, One After Another
Chad still hadn’t returned by morning. We all knew he’d been taken, just like Sandy. That was the way it was, ever since the dead
Coming Back Again
I could still see the footprints, etched in the mud as if preserved for eternity. I never thought I would be coming back again, back
Of Beastly Beauty(Part IV)
The story you only thought you knew. The Journey Continues Evil sorcerers, Rolan and Lucia Blackheart, kidnapped a wee babe and raised her as their
The Common Good
Tanner stepped into the short hallway and waited until the door closed behind him. The daylight disappeared, but there was a flickering candle on the
Labor Costs
Moll Forey pushed back the strand of hair that kept falling into her eyes, smearing the sweat along her cheek. Better to just cut it,
The Dust Bathynaut
The rift divides the land in two halves, but neither of them is interesting. It is the rift itself that calls to people, entices them
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
8. The Knight’s Wife – The Escape
Where the knight’s wife, finally comes to his rescue, saving the day… The sunrise. Image © Eta George Contents The Dragon loomed over the tiny
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
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
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
Season’s Greetings
Dear Family and Friends, Well, it’s hard to believe another year is about to end! This has been a busy year for the Wilkins family.
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
A Catastrophic Letter.
Dearest Clamencia, I bring you greetings from The North-West Star and a word of warning, should you continue your tyrannical reign upon Daliah and The
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.
The letter that sparked the war.
Dearest Dalia, Father tells me of your love of The North Star and all that you have created. I should very much like to visit!
The Snow Girl’s Tale
Ever since her wedding, the Queen-Consort of the realm was called Queen Heavy-Heart, a name she had got for her grave mien’s sake, as if
Requisitions
Message Received 0843 – 14/3/2228–E Source: Colony LKe2289-P3 T-Port Materialization Point: 52/120/0 Requisition List Follows 14 Collapsible Extenders, 4-meter, Blue (Houseguest) 6 Entertainment
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
The Knight’s Wife – Contents
Sweethearts and Wives, Image © Samuel E Waller (1850–1903) What’s this story about? The Knight’s Wife is an eight part short web novel. Set against a
Allie Bedeviled – Chapter Fourteen
Making peace with your probable and purposeful trip into acute pain followed by oblivion is remarkably easy. I know this because I had scheduled more
He Is Sure They Can’t Hear’Em
I’m wounded, bleeding. Lying at the bottom of the pile of corpses. Who piled them up on top of me I wonder and when exactly?
Allie Bedeviled – Chapter Four
The table cloth was still tied around my neck. It felt like a super hero cape. I figured why not. If there was anywhere that
Heart of Steel – Part 5
Gideon moved back a few feet, sliding along the smooth metal easily to give her room to climb down. Elisha held onto one of the
Dark Energy
Energy surged through his sinews as he ran effortlessly through the shadow-splashed night, metal-banded legs stretching and springing as they churned the decaying detritus of
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
The Rorschach Test
I sat in a small grey room, wearing a matching grey jumpsuit. They weren’t very creative here. Why should they be? I thought with a
Domestic Arrangements
“Bebub!” Cruella was screeching for me again. I’d been polishing the mirror, mirror, on the wall, trying to stay out of her way — her
The Escape
We didn’t know what to call it, so we just called it The War. It was the last war of our world, and it happened
Allie Bedeviled – Chapter Seven
The plan started with a bet, drawing many feverish gamblers: Who could grow their head back the quickest. It sucked them right in. Then I
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
To the Winners
Thud the Timorous, of the Kneecapper clan, sat in a corner of the dusty chamber, his hands over his eyes, saying his prayers to Stonemaster.
Allie Bedeviled – Chapter Sixteen
We climbed companionably to the top Circle. It was filled with echoes and whispers that I hadn’t noticed on our wild run through the last
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
Heart Garden
In my heart, a garden grows, A verdant oasis, wild and unhurried. Where love and joy abide, And sorrow does not reside. *** The petals
Allie Bedeviled – Chapter Eleven
The Liars Circle sounded like a great place to wage a campaign. Look at all the experienced support crew hanging around, right? Most of the
AfterWorld Part 3
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
S.O.S. Chapter Six – The Assessments (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/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Four Torren’s eyes narrowed. He
Aishana—Chapter 3: Wisdom and Knowledge
Across the short walkway, a forest of thick ropes strained up at every conceivable angle from beneath the Archive to the heavily-reinforced balloons above. Mika
The Festival of Dissolution
– I – The Festival of Dissolution is coming to town, and just like in previous years, Franok is still too young to go. He
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
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
The Desert of Haunted Tongues
The night was dark and empty, no moon floating over the ragged desert hills, not even stars; no bird calls, no crickets, no wind. The
Meet Moi
I’ve borrowed some money from people with no intention of paying it back. Fuck ’em, the whole thing would resolve by itself eventually or at
LARRY SAVES THE WORLD
“I saved the world last Tuesday at 8:56 in the morning. Kids were just settling in to their first class. Parents were thinking up the
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
Kill The Sacred Tree
“Once we begin, this story cannot be untold. Do you understand?” The child nodded and the man, a man who looked ancient in that child’s
(P.S. poetry series) Bifurcation
Lower end extends through the basement of the bottom, higher top is in peak with the tallest mountain, Regional direction spreads across the silver coast,
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,
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
The Pleasing Life and Fortunate Death of Joe Pancake
Once upon a time there was a wizard. Now, I don’t have to tell you that wizards can give you anything you want – an
A Sad Decoration
The water was still, not a creature stirring in the dark depths of the ocean. It was a peaceful, silent scene. Then, off in the
Dr, Crawley, Guest Editor
Dear Readers – Readers, I say! When I accepted the request, the entreaty, the demand for me to be Guest Editor of this esteemed publication,
Where Ages Meet: Ch. 5: Promises & Hopes
[Content Notes: Fantasy setting, magic] Read from the start | Read chapter 4 “No, no, no need,” he swept the idea away, every ounce as
Allie Bedeviled – Chapter Ten
Word traveled fast and very inaccurately through the crowd. Some said that I had slain an entire battalion of Minions single handedly with my one
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,
Untitled Short Poem in the Style of a Landay
Trapped between Scylla and Charybdis, Is it possible to make an impossible choice? —- Featured image source : https://unsplash.com/photos/KwYxyFJVCqc?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=view-photo-on-unsplash&utm_campaign=unsplash-ios Leave a Reviewfeature0 Pros (optional) Type new
Her Eyes, Her Sword
The apartment had become cramped now that Matilda and Emil were home over Christmas, and Christian felt thick with the warmth and yellow lamplight, so
Vocabulary-esque Part 1
What comes out of the human’s mouth could be lost in translation. Once it jumps from the lips and eclipses in the air, usually it stays
As of This Moment
A piece of paper (which is now long lost but luckily has its content safely copied, author is anonymous) i’ve found some years ago on