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Captive
DUNKIRK, KINGDOM OF LEGION Autumn, 1E78 “You stand before the court accused of crimes of smuggling; how do you plead?” the judge did not conceal
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
Branded
Copacabana Girl wasn’t a fighter, so when she found out that Maman Bisou had slandered her, her first thought was to respond in kind: make
Halls of Silt and Seawater
“That’s exactly what I imagined. Isn’t it great?” Ben and his friends looked down the dunes, over the beach and the rolling waves, crashing against
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
A Buyer’s Market
Down along Scarborough Street, there was a vacant lot that turned into a little curiosity shop overnight. No one John talked to could remember there
Collide: Part 2
Derrick figures he could slip out during the “free time” they have every day and get away. He looks across the room at the clock
Why the sea is boiling hot
Six of us sit at the table. Dinner is the prelude. The real business will come after the dessert: murder. My neighbor on the right
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 Hunt
NERO FOREST, AHGLOR Winter, 1E77 Robin trekked through the rough hilly terrain of the Ahglorian woodlands in pursuit of the caribou herd he’d been pursuing
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 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
Merger and Marriage
A BrandLand story * InfoCiti Tower was a flat glass sheet reaching from the sky to the ground, a grid of mint green lights against
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
S.O.S – Saving One Soul (Prologue)
(Photo Cover Credit- Myself) Prologue “Aaron Claviss White,” read the familiar writing across the inner cover of the small journal Nya White clutched in her
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
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),
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 Horned Horror
Every boy at the lunch table was leaning forward. Steve was almost drooling, his mouth hanging slack. Julian picked at a pimple while staring at
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
Four Short Story Structures for Weaving Impactful Tales
A good short story resonates. In few words, it draws the reader into a new world and captures their attention. It is harder to build
S.O.S Chapter Nine – The Hints of Burning Memories (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 Torren approached his
Running the Course
What they were doing disgusted me. Most would suppose that to be an impossible task, but they’d managed it. Still, I found it hard to
Welcome To The Arena
ROME Spring, 1E16 “You stand before the court accused of the incomprehensibly heinous crime of murdering of a god; how do you plead?” the Roman
Signatures
“It was a goddamn oddball thing to do,” said Paden, his voice tinny over the cheap standard suit radios we’d been issued. I turned my
The Death of a Current Keeper
**Dawn** Although the sky is still dark, I can feel the impression of the morning and can almost taste the coming sun. I rise and
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
Dungeons and Dental Plans
“I’m sorry, sir. You can include only one sword, mace, or war hammer in your carry-on baggage. The rest will have to be checked.” It
S.O.S. Chapter Seven – The First Decisions (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 Nya stood next
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
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.
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
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
S.O.S. Chapter Ten – The First of Many (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 After more than
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
S.O.S. Chapter Four – The Punishment (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 Cover Credit- Myself) Part One —– Aaron nervously followed the
The Interview
“Shouldn’t you be leaving by now?” my girlfriend’s concerned voice refocused my eyes which had started glazing over. I had gotten sucked into my game
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
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
Discards
His mother had lain dead in the house for days, until a neighbor had become concerned. But the body had been taken away. The living
Ivy-Covered
There was something out of place out there, in the lecture hall. Fergus Clegg, professor of economics, looked up from his notes and paused in
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 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
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
Therapeutic
I usually leafed through a National Geographic while I was waiting for Dr. Ishkanian – looking over the Table of Contents, first, to see if
Worthless Structure Ventilator
When your eyes are soaked in all the nuances of light, maybe it’s time to close them, just for a little while… (Rock’n’Roll in a
The Ediad
Sing, O Muse! Or at least hum a little. They stood on the windy plain before the walled city: Odysseus, the shrewd captain; Agamemnon, tamer
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
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
The Weekly Informant’s Endorsements — the Shocking, Untold Story!
As our readers know, the upcoming presidential election will be one of vital importance not only to our nation, but to the world. However, with
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 Nine – The Hints of Burning Memories (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 They crossed the
#2 Blood of the Covenant: Chapter 1 — A Strange Boy
A paranormal horror romance Read #1 – Prologue HERE The most exquisite flavor; fruity, sweet, with a salty tang. I wanted to savor the taste,
Finder’s Keepers
Camera 1: Opening shot of the Panorama logo. Zooming in to a two-shot on Tarbox and Madrazo. Then Camera 1 close-up on Tarbox Grant Tarbox
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
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
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
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
The Wonder of Truce.
Dear Daliah, My sister, it is with hope that I write this letter, for you have brought much sorrow to the seven stars. I do
Heart Ocean
In the depths of my heart, an ocean resides, A vast and eternal sea, where emotions abide, Tides of joy, waves of sorrow, and secrets
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,
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
Cursed Time Lovers: Chapter 3
Walter leads her all the way up to her door and she feels like she’s on a date in the 1950s, or the 40s in
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
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
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
Flash Fiction: Mind Control, under her spell
A small gray house at the end of the street got my attention. There was nothing special about the house, and it looked like every
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
S.O.S Chapter Three – The First Steps (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 Cover Credit- Myself) Part One Nya felt dizzy, as though
Randomly Recorded Argument
It was an unusually hot night in October. Both, the Clit and the Pussy looked in fascination at the site of exaggerated Cock, appearing out
Zero Blaque and Fu Fu Forest
Stuart Polkinghorne would soon make his escape. After years of dreaming of other places, months of shopping at renaissance faires, weeks of practicing an English
Gnomes in the library
He was in the biology section, and the sun had already started to set. Sliding Andival’s curiosities from the eastern plains (illustrated) between its neighbors
Collide: Part 1
May Bell Lee walks down the country road, wearing her favorite floral dress and heels. The boys are back from the front and her friend
Abang Aku
The Abang Aku rests on the first shady step of the Tower of Victory in Chittorgarh. It has so little substance, the golden motes drift
The Tale of the Young Man Upon the Mountain
On top of mount Chikarii is where the mourning men go to die. That was what the young man had heard from the shriveled prunes
(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,
S.O.S. Chapter Four – The Punishment (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 The senior medic quickly stepped
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
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
Taking the Waters
“It just doesn’t make sense!” Dr. Emma Zee jammed her hands in the pockets of her white lab coat and glared out at the sea.
It Is Up To You
The notion of love and beauty is still there right? One might start to believe, especially with the last few years, that it’s an outmoded
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
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.
The Monk And The Young Boy
In the land of Castlerock there lived an old monk who was very wise. The people of Castlerock whenever a problem arose that they could
Love in Limbo: Part 2
Mary weaves her way through the gravestones in the cemetery, the moonlight illuminating her way. She hates that the only sound that can be heard
When do I see you again?
Valery was on a walk. She hated crowded places. That was the reason why she usually went out into the night. The streets were empty
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
S.O.S. Chapter One – The Secret (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) Author’s Note: Because this segment is so
Of Beastly Beauty (Part V)
The Rocky Path Two and a half years after the attack on Drake, things continued to improve for the family. Raphaela was proud of Reyon’s
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
Winter, Friendship, and Guilt: The Choices of My Life
A tough nut to crack. Tough indeed. In my case, it is as much metaphorical as is it literal. There is a recurring problem for
The Wildflowers And The Bumble Bees
There once was a field of wildflowers covering the hillside of the land. The sun rose every morning touching the wildflowers with rays of light
Olympius Hunting
The Girl She ducked down behind the sleigh; the light couldn’t reach her there. The man whistled along to the tune and walked between the
They Laughed at Me in Vienna, and again in Prague, and then in Belfast, and don’t Forget Hanoi! But I’ll Show Them! I’ll Show Them All, I Tell You!
World Science Conference Vienna, 1954 “Biology, my friends! It’s the biological sciences that are the future. You may play with your hydrogen bombs and ballistic
S.O.S. Chapter Ten – The First of Many (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 Everyone looked around
The Mutilator
I am the mutilator. That’s what I saw. This dream, where I’ve found myself in the middle of the endless white space. No horizon, no
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
The Test of Thirteen
“Bloodroot, nightshade, pond scum, a live tadpole, and fresh guano. Put into a large kettle with two quarts of fetid rainwater and heat while intoning
Double D
It’s tough to be a dame in Chicago. Even tougher when you spend all your time in dive bars on Water Street, just waiting for
Inhuman
“This is kind of a go-nowhere party, Ryan,” Logan said. “I don’t even know why you dragged me here.” Ryan noticed a circle of empty