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The candy spirit was predictably sweet. But Lonny couldn't get over its spiciness. Its kisses tasted of cinnamon taffy. Its first appearance had been a series of surprises. Floating ingredients shaping itself into a humanoid form in his shop after closing had frozen him in amazement. That it wanted to caress his mouth instead of … Continue reading Drabble | Candy Melt
Is MerMay swimming along faster than expected, or is that just me? Either way, here's a short fantasy I've been meaning to share. This is an unfinished draft. Please don't get too attached to it. I want to build up the story more later. Content Note: Erotic content meant for adult readers only. Human/monster pairing. … Continue reading Fiction | Seamen
Someone’s going to have to lend a hand. © calibra The demon gave up on tempting Irwin from his seat in the back corner of Irwin’s garage. He’d sat on the raised platform by the door into the house too long, apparently. The metal legs of his chair clanged on the concrete floor. “How long you … Continue reading Fiction | Demonic Garage
That one (fantastical) fish in the sea. © mateusmiliano10 My former mate tried to twist out of my net. I don’t think he recognized me. Must have been my hairy legs. “Let go! Let go!” “Hmmm, nope.” I squatted in the shallows where he’d swam into my trap. He slapped his fish tail and man … Continue reading Fiction | Sunrise Scales
This post is an expansion of "Time Jumps: 2018 Review". Messy details are presented here for later reference. Works Published in 2018 Most of my science fiction and fantasy (SFF) last year was flash fiction. Below is a list. Short stories and one poem published on Medium.com. Of note... "Love Letters" (Feb) "Disconnect" (Feb) "Wrangling … Continue reading Eligibility Post for 2019 SFF Awards
A writer in one of my groups asked how to avoid cookie-cutter characters. That got me thinking about the main characters in my flash fiction. It's what most of you know me for, I'm pretty certain. So, who are my characters on Medium.com? What do they do...? A creepy narrator commits murder of passion. [This … Continue reading The Writer in the Corner: On Characterization
A dream of Iron Henri’s for his frog prince. © suju Henri descended the estate pond’s lower slope. Fireflies illuminated water lily blooms closed into tight, pointed buds. On one lily pad ahead, a lone frog chirruped a greeting. “HenRIi.” It was only a frog, yet a feeling of recognition struck as a smooth stone … Continue reading Fiction | Courting Ripples
My supervillain/-hero flash titled "Locked up, Tight" won second place in Scribophile's Through the Eyes of a Villain contest! The contest...
This Time… needs some Love, too.© GromovatayaWhile the twins’ antics entertain all us gods, I find myself impatient with their tricks. The sweet gift Hope brings to our meetings bitters. When will Love’s attention turn into kinder acts than pranks?This one party of the gods storms in celebration at the home Space shares with Imagination. … Continue reading Fiction | Discerning Lust from Love
This Time… needs some Love.© GromovatayaWhile the twins’ antics entertain all us gods, I find myself impatient with their tricks. The sweet gift Hope brings to our meetings bitters. When will Love’s attention turn into kinder acts than pranks?This one party of the gods storms in celebration at the home Space shares with Imagination. Insanity … Continue reading Fiction | Discerning Love from Lust
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