Monthly Archives: June 2015

The Autumn Queen No. 22 – I Will Not Call Her My Queen

This is #22 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here. PREVIOUS * * * I have not seen the moon in longer than I can comprehend. The red dust of the walls coats my skin. I … Continue reading

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Transmorphosis (He knows)

He knows. He knows somewhere inside himself, he is alive. He knows if he cuts deep enough, someday he will find himself and pull himself out of her. He knows it will be like being born again, coming out of … Continue reading

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In My Worrying, He Slips Away

His face is grey. I see the lack of light there. In the space that used to fill him up with life there is only a hollow. He breathes. He eats and speaks and he exists. His body survives. He … Continue reading

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Flash Fiction Challenge – The Forgotten Jeweler

Coming in at just under 1500 words, this is in response to a flash fiction challenge from Chuck Wendig at Terrible Minds, seen here, called “The Random Title Jamboree.” * * * “There it is — there’s the door–” “Come … Continue reading

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The Autumn Queen No. 21 – She Tells Me Things

This is #21 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here. PREVIOUS * * * “Mam!” was his first word. “Ness!” came soon after. We named him, but always called him ‘Boy’ as he grew, Grey Ness … Continue reading

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