Tag Archives: folklore

Strange Tales for #Halloween…

Fancy some strange flash fiction for Halloween? Click the links to read these short pieces from the archive: Evergreen  Ribbons   Automatic    The Listener    The Accountant    Familiar Or, if you are a writer, perhaps you should read Barb Taub’s cautionary … Continue reading

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A Yorkshire legend

“What’s the story, Merlin?” asked Jamie, gazing up from his cross-legged position on the floor, very like a small boy waiting for a treat. Merlin settled himself in an armchair, with the young people at his feet. For a moment … Continue reading

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Be my Guest: The Czech Republic – The Most Haunted Country in the World? by G. Michael Vasey

As I sit in my office here in Brno, I can see the twin landmarks of this small city situated in Moravia, the southern part of the Czech Republic. The first is Brno Castle sitting atop a natural hill and … Continue reading

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The Secrets of the Mines from K. L. Caley #writephoto

Reblogged from new2writing: Jim crawled away from the tunnel slowly, tunnel was maybe too strong a word, it was more a small opening in the network of the mines. Jim knew what was really there, it was the trail the … Continue reading

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Imbolc with Mister Fox

The Silver Fox banished the night-dark wings of Crow and called forth flame from the night. Holding aloft the staff one final time, the fire leaped magically to light the banner… The crowd came closer, seeking the light and warmth … Continue reading

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Imbolc – Giants and Foxfire

Walking between twin streams and turgid waters, blackness closes around us. A faint glimmer ahead to guide our footsteps and the sound of distant drums. Wet earth sucks at our feet, reluctant to let us pass as winter grips the … Continue reading

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New Release….

Doomsday: Dark Sage Now available on Amazon The piper of Shacklow The fiddler of Fin The old woman of Demon’s Dale Calls them all in. They said I was born of the Balefire, when the priestesses left the enclosure to … Continue reading

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