Tag: February
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Trouble at the Viscount Tavern
by Tom Lavin in Issue 61, February 2017 “I expect you fellows will want to have a look at this!” Deon slammed the book down on the table, hoping to attract the attention of his friends with a satisfying thump, but in the merry bustle of the tavern the sound was rather feebler than he had hoped.…
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The Ghost Stone
by Debra Young in Issue 61, February 2017 From the moment Kamau stepped into the shaman’s cave, carrying Anawe, who burned with fever and lay unconscious in his arms, he felt uneasy. His worry about his sick sister was a part of it. In the firelight’s glow, sweat glistened on her face and chest, rivulets…
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The Tale of Oscar and Taron
by Daniel Amatiello in Issue 49, February 2016 On unsteady legs Oscar carried the two foaming pints to his table, trying not to spill the contents as he staggered over. He placed one in front of his companion and held on to the other. As he sat, Taron continued the story he had been recounting.…
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The Garden of Dreamers
by Lynn Rushlau in Issue 49, February 2016 Zey shifted from one foot to the other and snuck an uneasy glance at the statues guarding the entrance. The huge cloaked figures of dark grey stone held lanterns of eternal flame. He shuddered before he could stop himself. A quick look around confirmed no one saw.…
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Old Bear and the Grey Bird
by Nathan Elwood in Issue 37, February 2015 The mountain wind pulled at his grey fur and brought a taste of ash and soot to his mouth. Old Bear pulled close his cloak against the cold. Cautiously, he approached the destroyed human village. Despite his name, Old Bear was still quite young for his people,…