Saara made her way up the cleanly polished stairs of the upper district of Rockwell, the great oasis. The harsh sun beat down on her exposed skin, prompting her to move more quickly. While easy to move about in, the ceremonial outfit she wore offered little protection from the harsh desert sun. Thankfully, the chamber […]
Weekly short stories that are under 2000 words.
The Great Spirit of the North
I walked through the snow, the wind chilling me to my core. The world around me was blinding white from the blizzard, and my old bones ached with every step. It was strange. When I left on my final walk, the night had been clear, and the stars had shown brightly above. This storm had […]
The Crystal Mountains
Geralt looked around in awe at the towering maze of purple crystals around him. Their sharp angular forms reflected and distorted the world around them, creating something like a hall of mirrors. Each and every one of them hummed with powerful magics. They were so powerful, in fact, that he could feel them despite the […]
Kai
Azel slowly closed the door to the crew quarters behind him. Beneath his feet, the deck rocked gently in time with waves lapping against the docks. The chilly night breeze brushed against his skin and filled his nose with the familiar scent of the sea. He paused for a moment, waiting for his eyes to […]
Tricksters of the Fey Wood
Kel trudged through the fey wood, his breathing heavy as he searched for any familiar features. Behind him, his companions limped along, beaten, and battered from their previous battles. Based on the sun’s position, he was sure they were headed in the right direction. Yet, it almost felt like they were wandering in circles. In […]
Awakened
Isaac made his way through the lower city’s dirty streets, hood pulled tightly over his head. People were hurriedly going about their daily tasks all around him, covered in what barely be described as more than rags. For fifteen years, he had lived in this abject poverty, but today that would all change. That was […]
Magic Researcher of the Empire
It was early afternoon, right at the busiest time of the day in the research center, when the head researcher, Morvus, called for everyone to assemble. Groans and irritated mutterings filled the laboratory as many researchers found their experiments interrupted. On the other hand, I was perfectly happy to have an excuse to get away […]