The Minotaur's Curse
In Grimwood, tribute was as much a part of life as birth and death. Mothers willing gave up their sons. Husbands bid farewell to their brides. Their names were remembered and honored at a meager feast each year, but once they went beyond the wall we...
The Seige of Barignon
The walls shook as another barrage crashed against the stone. Valen felt dust rain on him from the ceiling of the keep. Otherwise, the storeroom was quiet. The heavy slabs of rock around him all but silenced the din outside. He dabbed the rag in oil...
The Wish Stone
Anna smiled as pleasantly as she could as she took the cup. Everything was a competition, even the pleasantness of a smile. She sat straighter in her chair to balance the cup and dish. Looking around the room, she once again affirmed to herself that...
Crimson Milk: Cat Costumes
Jessie straightened her top as she walked up to her boss's front door. The tight fitting black tank top kept riding up her stomach, flashing her mid drift to the world. She hadn't expected to be invited to the Halloween party, but knew better than to...
The Hee-Haw Club
"Look, the tickets weren't cheap," Felix said. He and Chris sat at a small cafe table sipping blueberry vodka mixed with sweat tea. "Believe me, I'd much rather have had the $250 back, but she insisted on coming with us." His friend nearly choked...
The Girl from Niogh
Sirens. Ali pressed her back against the walls. Not for us. Please god, not for us. She heard the drones dropping down into the alley, their unique screech sending a chill up her spine. The red light of their scanners sent rats scurrying and the people...
Love of the Dragon Ch. 01
I remember smoke. The war ended when I was just a little girl, no more than five, but I can remember still the smell of smoke. The whole country still has the stain of soot on it from those years. People don't mention the war. I'm not certain if that...
The Island of Dr. Mooreau
Three days had passed since the storm. Carrie thought she might still be in shock. Her boyfriend, Martin, had barely gotten them out alive. She could still hear the snapping timbers and shattering planks at the small ship shattering in the roiling sea....
Milktec Industries Presents: Lookout Pointe
"Good evening friends and lovers, it's your old pal Frank, with you once again on All Hallows' Eve. I hope you're keeping warm out there and, more importantly, safe from all the ghouls and ghosts. Why on my way to the studio tonight, I passed a witch...
Conservation Efforts of an Embarrassed Goddess
Jonas moved slowly through the old house. At his age, he felt lucky to move at all. The winter winds caused his joints to ache. The weather had been bad since Christmas. Since it opened its eyes. He reached the first door, one that might lead to a...
Milktec Industries Presents: Fertility Clinic
Victories are won in the trenches! Victories are won in the strategy room! Victories are won in the factory! Victories are won in the...bedroom! That's right. It is the duty of every citizen to grow our wonderful society one little soldier at a time!...
Made to Order
**Made to Order by Quixerotic** William waited in Lydia's office attempting to suppress his impatience. He didn't think Mr. Vasquez would be irritated if Lydia kept him occupied with something necessary, but sitting around waiting didn't seem...