Pictures In The Snow ( A DitD Christmas Story - A Writer's Portrait )
_Ten Days Before Christmas_ \*\*\*\*\* Snow swirled around The Coyote as he stepped out of the car. He smiled, savoring the chill and the snowflakes against his fur. There was serenity in the snow, in scent of the frozen air, serenity he sought but...
Revaramek the Resplendent: Chapter Twenty Two
\*\*\*\*\* Chapter Twenty Two \*\*\*\*\* Mirelle woke when soft morning light first filtered into the cave. At first she lingered half-asleep, her groggy consciousness awash in fading dreams. Confusion settled across her mind as unknown worlds...
Revaramek the Resplendent: Chapter Thirteen
\*\*\*\*\* Chapter Thirteen \*\*\*\*\* Revaramek watched Mirelle approach through slitted eyes. He’d been awake for a little while now, but remained sprawled in the grass, savoring the warm sun. Just as he was contemplating where best to go and hunt...
Revaramek the Resplendent: Chapter Eleven
\*\*\*\*\* Chapter Eleven \*\*\*\*\* In the gloomy light beneath churning clouds, and dark canopies, the tiny dragon stalked his prey. It slithered and scuttled over mossy rocks. Its tiny scales, green like his, blended into the moss but its shiny...
Revaramek the Resplendent: Chapter Twenty Seven
\*\*\*\*\* Chapter Twenty Seven \*\*\*\*\* Revaramek awoke sprawled beneath warm sunshine. He blinked and narrowed his eyes to bronze slits. The harsh light left his head throbbing beneath his horns. Scattered feathers decorated the flattened grass...
Revaramek The Resplendent: Chapter Fifteen
\*\*\*\*\* Chapter Fifteen \*\*\*\*\* “Alright, Mirelle. You can do this. Just…climb on his back. Strap in. It’s perfectly safe. Be brave. Be strong. Just think about-” “Are you about done babbling to yourself?” Mirelle straightened. “You’re not...
Revaramek the Resplendent: Chapter Eight
\*\*\*\*\* Chapter Eight \*\*\*\*\* Councilwoman Mirelle stood in the Chamber of Law with her fists clenched, and her jaw set. Ornate, brass lamps set in alcoves in the paneled walls shed warm orange light. A spicy, herbal aroma wafted from censors...
Revaramek the Resplendent: Chapter Seventeen
\*\*\*\*\* Chapter Seventeen \*\*\*\*\* Revaramek galloped down the street towards the gateway. Excitement coiled taut and shuddering in his belly. It prickled at his spines, left his frills flared, their golden edges fully displayed. He’d never...
Revaramek the Resplendent: Chapter Twelve
\*\*\*\*\* Chapter Twelve \*\*\*\*\* Mirelle slept deeply through the night, and woke feeling refreshed. It was unusual for her to sleep so well, though she certainly wasn’t going to complain. Images from vivid dreams lingered in her mind as she lay...
Revaramek the Resplendent: Chapter Sixteen
There was even a time he was going to invite them to build their own little settlement in his marsh, along with the va’chaak and some of the other peoples of the wilds.
Revaramek the Resplendent: Chapters One Hundred Seven and One Hundred Eight
\*\*\*\*\* **Chapter One Hundred Seven** \*\*\*\*\* The First awoke slowly, awash in hazy memories of trudging through endless sand, and unfamiliar mortal pain. A once-hideous headache lingered as a dull thump. He pushed himself up onto his elbows...
Revaramek the Resplendent: Chapter Twenty Four
\*\*\*\*\* Chapter Twenty Four \*\*\*\*\* Revaramek savored Enora’s warmth around his head, relished her soft touch against his scales, across his sensitive frills and ears. Her stroked her hair, the softness of it against his paw pads still so...