Category Archives: fantasy

The New Mediaevalism…

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Stuart France

* St George ‘cradling’ or ‘choking’ a baby dragon? (Nuremberg Chronicle 493) * ‘Our un-elected leaders murder millions of us in real-time then appear on televisual entertainment programmes to appeal for our forgiveness. * The health service routinely puts to … Continue reading →

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Return ~ Michele Jones #writephoto

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Sue Vincent

This story is prompted by Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo Thursday photo prompt:  #writephoto. Jadis yanked Emme’s arm forward. “We’ve got to get to the next escape passage.” Emme bent over and put her hands on her knees breathing in fast and … Continue reading →

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Mine-Sweeper…

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Sue Vincent

* I entered the ruin to a low hum… The snug fit of my arms in the portal vectors was no accident. Once inserted an irreversible chain reaction commenced. The stone and wood around me shifted into old form: sleek… … Continue reading →

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Flash…

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* …Quicker than Jumpin’ Jack… the long, green, hairy foot left the Blue Sphere of nowhere and re-assembled before our eyes. We tried to turn. We tried to flee. But we could not. We could not move. We were held … Continue reading →

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Swords redrawn… #bookextract #fantasy

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Some years ago, I published a fantasy novel, set in the magical landscape of Yorkshire. It was initially written to preserve some of the stories and folklore I had learned as a child, wandering the moors with my grandfather. From … Continue reading →

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The Giant’s Song

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“…Will you forge the straight track for us, old friend?” Merlin asked the giant. Ogmios’ eyes gleamed in the starlight. “Come, it is long since we walked such a path together. Stay close and have your children gather their courage.” … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Veil… #bookextract

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“Heilyn’s mother, for instance, is no Titania. By human standards she can be cruel and heartless and her morals non-existent. You may not judge by the accepted code of our world. Faery is not immoral, but amoral in our terms. … Continue reading →

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Free Day…

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* The King of Morphlance was a moderate man. By this I mean that he was a man who preached moderation in all things and that, rather surprisingly, he also acted in accordance with this doctrine himself. As one might … Continue reading →

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A novel look at Merlin

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Jamie had gone to bed as soon as the others had left and Merlin had followed shortly afterwards. He was still considering the problem of the barguest as he undressed and threw his clothes in a heap on the chair. … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Trent P. McDonald ~ Of Prompts, Novellas and Books

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

In case you haven’t heard, I’m releasing a book of two fantasy novellas on May 21! Both of the novellas, Towards the Light and The Mad Quest, were written in response to Sue’s #writephoto prompts. I’m sure you are all … Continue reading →

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