Monthly Archives: May 2019

Spring ~ Stuart France

* …They do have something of the ‘other-world’ about them these places. ‘No un-authorised person beyond this point,’ said the sign. ‘But we are more authorised than anyone ever could be,’ said Wen. It is difficult to disagree but then … Continue reading

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Monochrome ~ Willow Willers #writephoto

Stormy skies matched the house. The scene, perfect monochrome. As she approached she asked herself when did this place cease to be a home. Times of banquets, times of joy Times to be bold, times to be coy. Continue reading … Continue reading

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Lord of the Deep: The Tyrant and the Priestess

We began the workshop weekend by opening a whole can of worms. Gilgamesh, Lord of the mighty city-state of Uruk, stands within the temple of Ishtar, face to face with the High Priestess, Shamhat, and demanding her favours, and when … Continue reading

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Spring #midnighthaiku

Pure simplicity Innocent of pretension Captures eye and heart

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Lord of the Deep: I begin my journey ~ Willow Willers

Reblogged from Willow Willers, who continues her account of her journey with the Lord of the Deep: We had rehearsed, we had got ready in our robes. I was in deepest, wettest Derbyshire and yet…. As we all stood outside … Continue reading

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Introducing Irma’s Endgame ~ Paulette Mahurin

Reblogged from Paulette Mahurin at The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap: Dear Family & Friends, I am happy to announce the release of my latest novel, Irma’s Endgame. To date profits from my books have helped free 2,177 dogs from kill … Continue reading

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Colourblind ~ Iain Kelly #writephoto

I can only see one colour. Of all the colours I would have chosen to see the world in, this wouldn’t be it. It’s not red: filled with passion, love, lust or danger. It’s not yellow: warm, welcoming, bursting with … Continue reading

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The Quest for Immortality: Giants… Stuart France

* It was during one of our meetings… Traditionally, the first three gatherings of the new year are given over to a read through of the first three ritual dramas of the April Workshop. Unlike some of our stories Lord … Continue reading

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Haiku: The Old House

Originally posted on The Dark Netizen:
Survived Many Wars And Winters. But Fell To The Weight Of Time Itself… Prompt: Thursday photo prompt: Monochrome #writephoto

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Gilgamesh descending (2) ~ Steve Tanham

Steve continues to share his personal experience at the Lord of the Deep weekend: I enter the temple at the head of the twin columns of the Dancers of Fate. Those of the kingdom enter behind their King in silent … Continue reading

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