He hadn’t been known as Sven since he was a boy. His father hadn’t been that imaginative in names and once he’d been old enough, he’d gotten rid of the name.
Tea
Lilly Miriam Hewitt sniffed snootily and sipped her tea. Her gaze focused on the school across the way, specifically the students. Or one in particular. In her many years, not that she’d admit how many those were, she’d never seen anyone so audacious up the walk.
Names and Strangers
Josephine Maria Ziegler sniffed and turned her head to stare pointedly out the window. Ollie rolled her eyes at Josephine. So much for their first class arrangements. Their private train car had become semi-private. Ollie watched the man and was far less put out than her travel companion.
Positions
The rain thudded on the ceiling as the gun thumped onto the supply counter. “You’ll need that.” The supply clerk, Albret according to the tag, said.
Spreading
Examiner Arndt Elias stuffed his hands in his pockets eying the tree. The oak was like the other four town’s trees. The bark lacked dull wood tones and instead sparkled in the late sun.
Did We Survive the Day
Hello, did we survive the day?
Oh, my friend, it’s too soon to say
For dreams and visions still abound
A quiet mind I’ve not yet found
Oh, my friend, it’s too soon to say
For dreams and visions still abound
A quiet mind I’ve not yet found
Searching
The wind whistled as Lelia stood at the entrance to a cavern. The utter silence of the chamber told her she was too late. She lowered her bow and walked into the chamber.
Subject to Interpretation
I looked at the man across the alter from me and frowned. He fit every iota of the prophecy Gram Heida had bestowed upon me to save the kingdom. Turning away Stefrov, I looked over the crowd to gran standing at my shoulder and tugging on my gown like a child ignored two seconds. “What do you mean he isn’t the one.”
Built for This
Happy Labor Day! I hope everyone has had a great day and gotten whatever play, work, or new vistas they desire. Today I have a bit of holiday story for your enjoyment. The forge crackled a counterbalance to Lem’s clanging. Broad shouldered and thick legged, the work was a good fit for him, and a…
Trapped
Colin cussed, not bothering to keep it under his breath as the elevator ground to a halt. Thirteen flights of stairs didn’t sound so bad now. He glanced at number glowing above him.
