The Error
The wolf felt the sting of cold air on his nose, accompanied by a warm smell marked by crisp notes of rosin and smoke. He knew- somehow- that it was the smell of a fire burning in a hearth. It was a good smell, his memories said. One that told...
Torchlight International Part 2: The Initiation
I arrived at the Regent's Suites hotel downtown just a few minutes before 6:30. After checking into the hotel (which, fortunately, was covered in the price of the workshop), I was directed to a row of tables where smartly-dressed volunteers sat...
The Lutenist (In Memory of Randomonlooker)
Ah, joyous lute within the square, The player hidden from our sight, Sends serenades of music fair And plays unto his heart's delight. Re-mi-re-mi-sol, re-mi-re-mi-sol. Ah, loving lute, with roses trimm'd, With passion for a lady...
Torchlight International Part 1: The Grand Road
I was never management material. They could see it in my eyes. I was always on time for work, it's true. I always enforced the dress code, trained new employees, stayed for opening and closing, and kept a sharp eye on the computer and...
The Far Side of Immortal
Nick Dietrich kicked restlessly at the exoskeletons that littered the floor of his cave. The wolf's fur had gone ragged, and his skin clung to his body like a taut canvas over his aching bones. Food was scarce in these times, after all. How...