Ian Read

Joined June 2021

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I am an archaeologist, bookwyrm, and story-teller from New Hampshire.

Serial Fiction, Short Stories, and Poetry in diverse genres with a penchant for dark fiction and whimsical fantasy.

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Galavant (Review)
This is by far my favorite musical television series. Galavant is witty, poignant, and refreshingly addictive comedic entertainment. This show holds a special place in my heart for its unforgettable one-liners, whimsical characters, celebrity cameos, and catchy earworms that I still hum to this very day. Bring Galavant back, ABC!!
By Ian Read2 years ago in Critique
ASOIAF: A Game of Thrones (Critique)
A Game of Thrones is an instant fantasy classic. While some of the individual characters can be a little two-dimensional, certain ones like Tyrion and Jon have powerful arcs. Where the book truly shines is its intricate plot and world-building. Delightfully dark and spellbinding, this proves a wonderful fantasy novel.
By Ian Read2 years ago in Critique
In the Making: A Good Citizen
And so it began: Molly liked to start her day by cleaning her apartment, like any good citizen would. She was alone in the house, now. Then again, Molly always remembered being alone.
By Ian Read2 years ago in Writers
A Most Fitting Wardrobe, My Liege. Runner-Up in Tales Retold Challenge.
Content Warning: Alcohol, minor language, and poignant sarcasm. *** Once, in a faraway land, there lived an Emperor. To his court, he was a good liege, and all his ministers loved him and fulfilled his wishes dutifully out of that love. Unfortunately, unlike previous tales, this story is not about him.
By Ian Read2 years ago in Humor
The Troll and her Prince
“Herr Mannelig, Herr Mannelig, will you be betrothed to me?” she cried. The songs - the way the good prince told it - tell of the wicked, false-tongued troll and her attempted courtship of the god-fearing prince. But you ask how the troll might have retold these series of events? This, fair listener, I will share with you.
By Ian Read2 years ago in Fiction
Arboreal Fire. Top Story - July 2023.
The cool crisp breeze tussles my hair. The forest blazes in arboreal fire, blood-red crimson and resplendent gold litters the canopy and the earth. Here in this sylvan bliss, I am most at peace.
By Ian Read2 years ago in Fiction
Catuwalos: A 'Past Life' in Iron Age Yorkshire. Runner-Up in Past Life Challenge.
Content warning: the following story contains depictions of death, violence, and grief. --------------------------------------------------------------
By Ian Read3 years ago in History
Being a Modern Renaissance Man
Warning: this article contains partial spoilers for the 1994 movie Renaissance Man, copyrighted images used under the Fair Use Doctrine, and mildly offensive language within quoted text.
By Ian Read3 years ago in Men
Voyage of the Chevalier: Chapter 2 - Airship Sails and Mermaid Tales
Continues from Voyage of the Chevalier: Episode 1 - A Nefarious Patron. Consider using the link and reading it first. *** “Prepare to be boarded, men!” Captain Duncan Fourchette shouted to his men.
By Ian Read3 years ago in Chapters
Green Moss on Gray Old Stones
A cloudy height, a cold wind's bite, Green moss on gray old stones. Memories of fires bright That warmed forgotten bones.
By Ian Read3 years ago in Poets
Art that Speaks: The Pillar of the Boatmen
"Shall we begin?" spoke Dagomarus. The other men nodded and quieted down. The lot of them had gathered in the basilica of the forum of Lutetia Parisiorum to discuss an important matter.
By Ian Read3 years ago in Art
Art that Speaks: Achilles and Ajax playing pessi, Lysippides Painter
Content Warning: depictions of grief in the second story. ----------------------------------------- Ajax thought a moment, holding a pebble between his fingers. He shifted the spear in his other arm instinctually as he scanned the board.
By Ian Read3 years ago in Art

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Galavant (Review)

ASOIAF: A Game of Thrones (Critique)

In the Making: A Good Citizen

A Most Fitting Wardrobe, My Liege. Runner-Up in Tales Retold Challenge.

The Troll and her Prince

Arboreal Fire. Top Story - July 2023.

Catuwalos: A 'Past Life' in Iron Age Yorkshire. Runner-Up in Past Life Challenge.

Being a Modern Renaissance Man

Voyage of the Chevalier: Chapter 2 - Airship Sails and Mermaid Tales

Green Moss on Gray Old Stones

Art that Speaks: The Pillar of the Boatmen

Art that Speaks: Achilles and Ajax playing pessi, Lysippides Painter

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