A Plan

"She's dead," Uncle Duncan said. Maya threw the mug of cider at her uncle's head. Duncan dodged. "You think I don't fucking know that!" she yelled at Duncan. "I was there, idiot!" "Maya," her father said sternly. "You're not a drunken sailor." Maya took a deep breath and paced the room. She glared at Duncan. … Continue reading A Plan

Cliff Hanger

Maya went out to the great hall to check on her orchestra of servants. Her opus was beautiful, and her guests had plenty of drink and devoured their penultimate course. She leaned against the wall at the back of the hall for a moment of rest. The yells popped in her ears, and people bumped … Continue reading Cliff Hanger

Dangers

Previously... South had taken them down out of the mountains, into warmer weather, and onto the grasslands. Robin was a speck riding on a fleck in a sea of green overcome by blue vastness. They had left the shelter of mountains and trees behind and her back itched, a sparrow awaiting the talons of a … Continue reading Dangers

Grupp and the Orange Fish

Grupp ran fast. We were out of town in a flash and coming up on an abandoned farm. He stopped at the dirt track that ran up to the house and dropped me on my feet. The roof of the house was collapsed and the fields were overgrown. I walked up the weedy drive to … Continue reading Grupp and the Orange Fish

The Further Adventures of Grupp

Today's writing prompt: The story must have a snake in it. The story must involve a sack in it. A character questions authority. A character is kind throughout most of the story. During the story, a character finds a long-lost friend. Home again, home again… I was in a warm golden place with a fluffy … Continue reading The Further Adventures of Grupp