Fantasy

I Am the Night Owl, Lilith
“The wild Beasts of the desert shall also meet with the wild beasts of the island, and the Satyr shall cry to his fellow; the Lilith also shall rest there, and find for herself a place of rest.
By Emily Marie Concannon4 years ago in Fiction
The Man From The Shadows
Raleek slowed down to a walk guiding, Caleb behind him as he narrowed his eyes into the darkness in search of the image they had been following. He slid to a stop as a dark cloaked figure stepped out of the shadows.
By Valdeara Wallberg4 years ago in Fiction
The Argo — The Shallow Tales Review
For a brief second, the sky resembled a slumbering monster rudely awakened. Its grey teeth, our ashen sky. Its hulking mass, our darkest afternoon, feeding on our fear and misery till all hope visible through the clouds was snuffed out.
By Faridah Giwa4 years ago in Fiction
Nighttime Wonders
Sarah stirred restlessly in her bed again. It was to be one of those nights again, is it? Her mind wouldn't allow her to get any rest, even though she was beyond exhausted. She wished she could lay back and close her eyes like her youngest daughter's favorite doll. And like she herself when she was a child.
By Shaunna Durity4 years ago in Fiction
The Pantheon Project
Three days after the south america incident Eddie's House was filled with gods. The only time more gods conveyed then this was during councils. This was a social function not a formal one making it look like a party set up for the world's elite. Only more extravagant. Every god in attendance brought along their own group of lackeys familiar with the world. Filling the house to bursting. It was a rare occasion that Heachiman, the Shinto god of war and Hero God of violence to the first pantheon, wanted to blow off some steam. Once word got around among the gods that Hero and Hachiman where fighting the location became a hot spot of activity. The event once lasted two nights and three days.
By E.B. Ray4 years ago in Fiction
Fight Or Flight
I heard the distant mumble of words in the distance. I couldn’t tell what the words meant. In front, it was as though a mosquito net obscured my vision, and as I began focusing on the shapes, the greens, and browns, I realised I was outside.
By Elizabeth Butler4 years ago in Fiction
A Fraud's Fortune
“All of this is so insightful. Thank you, you’ve saved my life!” I sat there with the biggest grin on my face as my last client for the day thanked me.
By Abigail Jean Jacques4 years ago in Fiction
The Awakened Time Traveller
“Do you feel it? Do you feel it? Tell me, you feel it.” My body slowly disappeared from view, Hannah’s hand, holding mine, dissolved before my eyes. The long white down feathers of the dreamcatcher danced as the prism of light sped through its centre.
By Stephen Johansson 4 years ago in Fiction
The Key To Living
Elanna ran blindly through the forest, branches and twigs scraping the bare flesh on her arms, legs and face as she made her escape from the guards of Lord Silas.
By Mariam Naeem4 years ago in Fiction
So Close, And Yet, So Far Off
A Continuation Of... It had been a few weeks since Tinka and Nestor had met Noah and Marie, respectively. The days were growing shorter and colder, but their nights were warm. Whether Tinka was with Noah at his cottage on the Count's estate or Nestor was dancing with Marie at The Hollow Hill Tavern, autumn evenings were hot more often than not.
By Tinka Boudit She/Her4 years ago in Fiction
A Particular Night in Venice 5
"This fog is insane!!! Where the hell did it come from?? I can't see shit!"' A young man of barely 25, is struggling to navigate a bicycle in fog thick as cotton. The small electric headlight struggles to shine ahead of the bike. The rolling of the tires and crank of the chain are amplified in the damp air.
By Brandon Hall4 years ago in Fiction
Sylvia's Awakening
Sylvia would escape to the woods when time allowed, sometimes when it didn't. Admiring the village Wisdom, she wanted to also be one with the Mother and enter the realms of Wisdom at the High Tower.
By Tilly Anne4 years ago in Fiction