Tag: May
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The Skimmington
by B. C. Nance in Issue 52, May 2016 Alden huddled in his coarse woolen coat to stave off a wind that slashed from the steel-gray sky. He stood alone in the village square watching down the long path to the low fields, marking Sheply’s laborious progress as he led his aging ox pulling an…
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The Goblin’s Son
by Christopher Mowder in Issue 40, May 2015 1. The war with the humans arrived last night at Gorman’s front door, and as he surveyed the wreckage of battle, he trembled. The blood of goblins and humans stained the road and splattered the walls of his cottage. Torches blackened the lush forest floor. Retreating feet…
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How Pawla Stole the River Livvy
by Anna Sykora in Issue 40, May 2015 The miller, a hard master, wouldn’t let me go along to Pawla’s trial: “Grind flour for a dozen sacks,” he shouted over the waterwheel’s thumping din. “Fill them all, boy, before you go visit your furry friend.” Chuckling, Sledge stomped outside and banged the door. Sweating…
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Witch of Anun
by Raphael Ordoñez in Issue 28, May 2014 Cuneaxe padded over the old floorboards like a caged beast. A boy with hair like spun gold watched him from the divan, his face calm and serious, his green eyes opened wide on what the world had to show him. Cuneaxe was a satyr beside him, with…