The Book of Warlock 6. Confliction of interest.
The dawn broke in a warm golden glow upon the hills. At the foot of the grassy dewy peaks, faint smoky whisps from dead campfire embers drifted lazily upwards. A few tethered horses whinnied, awaiting breakfast, and as the breeze meandered through the...
The Book of Warlock 21. Welcome to Warlock Court
Paper flipped, page after page, dry rustling filling the room. A few murmurs. A cough. It was quite the interesting dossier that had been placed before the committee. There had been rumours spread in hushed corridors, whispers of a madness that had...
Executive decisions Chapter 8
Ember brushed her soft golden curls from her eyes, feeling the sting of the salty sea air as it hit them, making them water a little. She had been pulled from her warm cosy bed at 4am to deal with a sea monster without so much as a sip of coffee...
Winged Horror Part 5
In the front seats of the cab, beret and spectacles fiddled about with the lorry's stereo, knocking over cans of fizzy drink while arguing about which CD they should switch to. Chase's narrow, pale face poked through the gap between their cracked...
Worlds, Here I Come
Worlds, Here I Come "Father, help me in my time of need. Allow me the strength to persever in this time of adversity that has befallen me as of late. I thank you for watching over my mother and my father, and Jacques and Marie, may they rest in...
Interview: Delylah Beni #1
_Sometime during the second month of the first Semester, The Vice Principal and various members of staff were to undergo psychological evaluation by an outside psychologist temporarily employed by the school to interview the School staff. Delylah Beni...
Venom: Beautiful Killers. Part 39
He can smell dishonesty. when i first told him i had a boyfriend, he gave me the benefit of the doubt since he likes me so much. it won't work a second time. if i just introduce you to him without preparation, he'll know something up."
Executive decisions Chapter 5
Crispin walked quietly beside the Director as they returned to the fiery scene. He had heard so much about this man, all of it predictably unpleasant; ruthlessness and cruelty mixed with a knack for manipulation in both realms. Peregrin Warlock...
Sands of the West Chapter 3: Treasure Hunter
"pardon, betrothed here," she gestured to luke, "isn't lying to me -he doesn't give away any hints of dishonesty and most people do. and before you ask, no -i'm not using mind reader."
Sleepwalking
Though it pains me to do so, I must express gratitude toward you disgusting mill-mouthed masses. Each of you meandering forward at the gruellingly slothful pace of the flock, bleating for all your worth about the fluff you've found to fill that yawning...
The Book of Warlock 11. Ghosts and rumours.
The beautiful goblin city of Everdwell was in the rat's sights. It sat on the horizon, nestled in the chunky rocky outcrops of the mountains. Sunlight reflected from lofty spires. Clouds cast shadows over the tall, fortified walls, their timber...
Executive decisions Chapter 9
The senior demon elegantly curled his grey fingers around the cup – decorated with bright pink polka dots, a cartoon picture of a girl in flares and the text 'groovy chick' beside flowers and a rainbow. He was sure Ember had chosen this vessel...