Ish chewed on her lip, staring at her roughed up reflection in the one way mirror. She wondered if a police officer stood on the other side. The thought of being watched had her heart trying to break out of her chest. She put her fingernails in her mouth to chew on, the solidness of … Continue reading Inconvenient At Best – Short Story
“Hello, I’m your friendly neighbourhood bandit. I’d like all of your jewels and possessions of value now, please.” The bandit smiled up at the nobles inside the carriage, not that they could likely tell since the bandit had a scarf wrapped around the lower half of their face. The Lord reared back – at least … Continue reading Friendly Neighbourhood Bandit – Short Story
I’ve been watching her move from one bad relationship to another – not in a creepy stalker way, although the actuality of it might be worse, I’m the gay girl half in love with her straight best friend. It all started in high school. She was in band and I was a cheerleader who had … Continue reading Benefit Of The Doubt – Short Story
The Knight flung the door to the dark chamber open. “My lady, I have come to rescue you!” A soft shaky voice called out from inside the bars, too soft to truly make out the words. The knight strode into the cell without a second thought. The door clanged shut behind him, lights filling the … Continue reading Damsel In Distress – Short Story
Hannah had fallen out of the habit of wearing makeup to work. She knew the statistics – women wearing makeup to work were seen as more professional, and therefore more likely to get promoted – but Hannah had long ago decided she didn’t want a promotion here. A promotion would mean staying, would mean managing … Continue reading Notice – Short Story
It’s difficult to argue with someone once they’re dead. Difficult but not impossible, if you find the right necromancer. I found one such practitioner. Not a cheap person to hire but the reviews were too clear to argue with. The necromancer stood over the grave with an assortment of mystical goods. “Do you want me … Continue reading It’s Difficult To Argue With The Dead – Short Story
“I can’t believe I’m sitting in space jail with you of all people.” Ceres dropped her head into her hands. “You knew it was a risk when you settled on Earth.” “What are you talking about?” “Earth is a Class 5 planet.” “A Class 5?” “Yeah. Capable of sentience, potentially able to reach the stars … Continue reading Space Jail – short story
