Writing of standalone (or sometimes sequential) pieces that are set in worlds not belonging to the other categories.
As I arrive at the door, I briefly stop and straighten my tie. I double check that I still have my case in hand, then walk in – the rowdy class inside quickly quieting and standing. The class greeted, then sat. And so the day began. Year in, year out Read more…
These humans are ridiculous! Home was getting rather crowded, you see, so I’ve moved to a new continent to try live there. Early this morning I was flying around, exploring my new territory, when I spotted a strange area at the edge of the forest. Much of it was plants, Read more…
Signs of a creature living there were obvious. A dozen scarred and cracked trees oozed sap. It must have rubbed itself on them, stripping them of all branches on the side of the tree several metres up, using another tree each time. The ‘nest’ was more of a scorched slight Read more…
A collection of prompts done in Writing Club sessions. We are generally given 5 minutes to write whatever comes to mind after being given a prompt. Chick Picture Prompt Tap-tap-tap At first I missed the soft sound, school books and stationary littering my desk as I punched values into my Read more…
[btn text=”<< Part 1″ tcolor=#FFF thovercolor=#FFF link=”https://dragonpress.net/the-artefact-part-1/” target=”_self”] [btn text=”< Part 2″ tcolor=#FFF thovercolor=#FFF link=”https://dragonpress.net/the-artefact-part-2/” target=”_self”] [hr] Albert and Verona stumbled into yet another room. A resounding crash was heard as the walls closed less than a metre behind them. Wordlessly, the two stopped running and bent over, panting. Silence, Read more…
[btn text=”< Part 1″ tcolor=#FFF thovercolor=#FFF link=”https://dragonpress.net/the-artefact-part-1/” target=”_self”] [btn text=”Part 3 >” tcolor=#FFF thovercolor=#FFF link=”https://dragonpress.net/the-artefact-part-3/” target=”_self”] [hr] The two appeared mid-air and fell a few metres, landing on the grassy field below with a soft thud. They quickly stood up and each did their job automatically like a well-oiled machine; Albert Read more…
[btn text=”Part 2 >” tcolor=#FFF thovercolor=#FFF link=”https://dragonpress.net/the-artefact-part-2/” target=”_self”] [btn text=”Part 3 >>” tcolor=#FFF thovercolor=#FFF link=”https://dragonpress.net/the-artefact-part-3/” target=”_self”] [hr] They had arrived at their destination after weeks of journeying, a very ordinary mountain peak overlooking a stretch of land. It had not been easy to find the secret location, but the map had Read more…
Storm clouds flexed their hands in the distance, steepling their fingers and flicking at the darkened water. White lightning for their eyes, Lancing rain for their inescapable fangs. Their faces shrouded in mist, The lone observer saw only his impending doom.
They always tell me to leave the fish alone. Well, I say pah! They just want the fish all to themselves. They’ve always kept that lid on top of the tank, but now it’s off and they’re out of the room, busy doing their inexplicable human things. I snuck up Read more…
“You have three choices”, it had said. When I gave my desperate plea for any form of hint, it only replied, “Each has its own path, battles, consequences and concept of rewards. Of the warring forces, one must win. I cannot tell you more. You write your future.” I stood there, Read more…