Atlantean short story by Iris Carden I made it to 16 before my parents told me the truth. We’re descendants of demigods, and our ancestors lived in Atlantis. Some of our family still lives there. I’ve got a pretty strong bulldust detector, but strangely that their story actually came across to me as true. I…… Continue reading Atlantean
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Mushrooms
Mushrooms poem by Iris Carden Wild mushrooms will appear in the damp earth after rain. They might be gone for ages, when it’s rained they’re back again. If you step on a mushroom you may hear a satisfying pop, might see fungal explosion, and see no reason to stop. Don’t step on that mushroom that…… Continue reading Mushrooms
Fortune
Fortune short story by Iris Carden It was meant to be a joke, a bit of fun. Kate didn’t really believe in fortune telling. She’d entered Madame Zarina’s tent and handed over her money, as a joke, a fun thing she could talk about when she got home. In the dark, cluttered space, the old…… Continue reading Fortune
Witch
Witch short story by Iris Carden Ariana Sutton and her friend and employee Orsinius Wishlet had coffee together most mornings before opening Ariana’s hair salon. This morning Ariana told her friend about a strange experience of the night before. “I dreamed, well I think it was a dream, about a strange old woman being in…… Continue reading Witch
Fairytale
Fairytale short story by Iris Carden Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, a princess had an argument with her father. “Why do you want me to marry Alfred, Father?” Princess Andromeda asked. “Creating a link between the two kingdoms, will increase my power and influence,” King Urghart replied. “But he’s boring,…… Continue reading Fairytale
The Venomous Void Chapter 12
Happy Birthday Wendy chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden Marci and her mother returned to Peacock Valley from their holiday at the beach. Marci brought Wendy a necklace made of shells she had picked up on holidays. Wendy had a gift for her as well. It was a copy of the mythology book she had…… Continue reading The Venomous Void Chapter 12
Pixie
Pixie short story by Iris Carden I was writing the old-fashioned way, with pen and paper. It was a ball-point pen, so not all that old-fashioned. As I wrote, something strange happened with my previous paragraph. the ink seemed to melt from its place on the lined page, pool and pull together. Then it shaped…… Continue reading Pixie
Overboard
Overboard short story by Iris Carden This cruise had been a mistake, Terry thought, as he leaned against the rail on the main deck. He and Sam had hoped time away from the stresses of everyday life would give them a chance to work on their issues while having fun together. It would help them…… Continue reading Overboard
Venomous Void Chapter 11
Fruit for Bobby chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden. At home, they found Mr Glanville was visiting. He was telling Bobby what it was like to be an Ancient. “You will grow at a normal rate until you’re an adult, then your aging will slow down. While all the people your own age get older,…… Continue reading Venomous Void Chapter 11
The Venomous Void Chapter 9
The Garden Chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden Eventually, the group started to see light, instead of just fog and dead trees, and the dim light from their lamps and the thread. The fog around them seemed to be slightly thinner, and they could see further in front of them. “I thought I…… Continue reading The Venomous Void Chapter 9
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