Clifton Arnold
Bio
I fell in love with writing through reading literary artists such as Tolkien, Austen, and Neil Gaiman. The worlds and stories that they created gave me an sanctuary in difficult places and seasons. I hope my writing does the same for you.
Stories (2)
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Edge of the Apocalypse
The dull thud of the pickaxe slamming into the frozen ground jarred Malcolm all the way up his arms, into his shoulders. He grunted with effort, anger, and bitter determination as he pulled the pick free of the icy dirt and raised it over his head. Again and again he raised the tool and returned it to the ground with all the force he could muster. His hands hurt. His arms hurt. His back hurt, but he did not care. With every swing he saw the face of his Mother, his sister, Naomi,and his friends. He saw their faces, not as he would remember them later, full of life and laughter, but as he had seen them the night before, cold, empty, dead.
By Clifton Arnold5 years ago in Fiction
The Unicorn
The hills, rivers, and wild forests of Scotland have been filled with mythical lore for centuries. Stories of ghosts and vampires, spirits and sea monsters have remained an intrinsic part of Scottish culture to this day. While the superstitious fascination with witchcraft and the supernatural has largely diminished, one mythical creature remains as more than a story to the nation. The Unicorn has been Scotland's national animal since the 12th century.
By Clifton Arnold5 years ago in FYI
