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Category Archives: Magic
All The Heroes-Part One
“All the heroes are dead,” declared Master Brakk. Ashe frowned. That couldn’t be true. “There are a lot of heroes,” he countered, “They can’t all be dead.” Master Brakk laughed. It was not joyful, it felt more like a slap. … Continue reading →
Illuminated Doodles-Part Four
We arrived at my office building to find the high glass walls that encircled the lobby still standing, though no longer clear. It was filled with so many cracks that you could not see through it. Whatever hit it, hit … Continue reading →
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Tagged Aliens, Art, Badger, Books, Breaking News, Cat, cats, Culture, Devil, Devils, Doodles, Drawing, Fantasy, fiction, Flying Saucers, Girlfriend, Hell, Humor, Illuminated Manuscripts, Knights, Magic, Mysterious, New York City, News, Paper, Quest, Rabbits, Relationships, Robots, Science Fiction, Secret, Short Stories, Short Story, Snails, Subway, Surreal, Travel, Urban Fantasy, Writing
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Illuminated Doodles-Part Three
Usually, the worst thing about a Subway tunnel is being stuck between stations. I have to say, being attacked by robot crabs is worse. Of course, I had my animal bodyguards, who ferociously defended me. Like a lot of men, … Continue reading →
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Tagged absurdist, Aliens, Art, Badger, Books, Breaking News, Cat, cats, Culture, Doodles, Drawing, Fantasy, fiction, Flying Saucers, Girlfriend, Humor, Illuminated Manuscripts, Knights, Magic, Mysterious, New York City, News, Paper, Posted in Adventure, Quest, Rabbits, Relationships, Robots, Secret, Short Stories, Short Story, Snails, Subway, Surreal, Travel, Urban Fantasy, Writing
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Illuminated Doodles-Part Two
“Awaken! Dawn has broken and we must away!” I lurched up out of deep sleep and frantically looked around my bedroom. Then I remembered. “Morning,” I grumbled. “Indeed it is! Gird your loins for the battle to come!” declared the … Continue reading →
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Tagged Abusrdist, Art, Badger, Books, Breaking News, Cat, cats, Culture, Doodles, Drawing, Fantasy, fiction, Humor, Illuminated Manuscripts, Knights, Magic, Mysterious, News, Paper, Posted in Adventure, Quest, Rabbits, Robots, Secret, Short Stories, Short Story, Snails, Subway, Surreal, Travel, Urban Fantasy, Writing
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Illuminated Doodles-Part One
It all started when I drew a rabbit with a lance riding a snail. Honestly, I was quite pleased with how it came out. I like to draw little pictures in the margins of my notepads (usually robots, aliens, and … Continue reading →
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Tagged Abusrdist, Art, Books, Culture, Doodles, Drawing, Fantasy, fiction, Humor, Illuminated Manuscripts, Knights, Magic, Paper, Rabbits, Robots, Secret, Short Story, Snails, Surreal, Writing
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Open and Shut-Part Three-A Tale of the Arrondissement
“Do you think we’re cursed?” Maxi asked. Arpin thought for a moment, then shrugged. “No philosophical insights?” “Do you mean that by living in a random and uncaring world, we are cursed by virtue of our very existence?” She sighed … Continue reading →
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Tagged Abusrdist, archivist, Arrondissement, Book, Books, burglary, case, Crime, Curse, Cursed, Death, Detective, Difficulties, Explore, Fantasy, fiction, Friendship, Gendarmes, hidden passage, investigation, Librarian, Library, Magic, missing, Mysterious, Mystery, Panic Room, Relationships, secret passage, Secret society, Short Stories, Short Story, Surreal, Theft, threshold, Urban Fantasy, Writing
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Open and Shut-Part Two-A Tale of the Arrondissement
Detective Martinique insisted on going in with Arpin since a consultant was not qualified for a potentially dangerous investigation. Maxi stated that she was better qualified than some newly minted detective. After some vigorous conversation, it was agreed that two … Continue reading →
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Tagged Abstract, Abusrdist, Arrondissement, Book, Books, burglary, case, Crime, Death, Detective, Difficulties, Explore, Fantasy, fiction, Friendship, Gendarmes, hidden passage, investigation, Magic, missing, Mystery, Panic Room, Relationships, secret passage, Short Stories, Short Story, Surreal, Theft, threshold, Urban Fantasy, Writing
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Open and Shut-Part One-A Tale of the Arrondissement
The sharp and distinct scent of horseradish filled Gendarme Detective Class Première Arpin’s nostrils, which meant confusion. Ten uniformed Gendarmes stood at the entrances of this ransacked townhouse and at least as many moved about inside. Sand from a dozen … Continue reading →
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No Burglar Required (A Sir Garfan Tale) – Part Three
Everyone is afraid of dragon’s breath. Given that breath is comprised of a wide variety of destructive forces, it’s understandable. However, a dragon’s ordinary exhalation, used just for breathing, is also to be feared. Not for its deadly nature but … Continue reading →
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Tagged bile, danger, Fantasy, fiction, gold, hoard, Humor, impulse control, Knights, Kobolds, Magic, negotiation, Parley, Poor Winner, prophesy, Quest, Short Stories, Short Story, Sigil, stomach ache, Treasure, ttrpg, Valet, Writing
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Burglar Not Required (A Sir Garfan Tale)-Part Two
“You need my help?” Sir Garfan asked of the dragon. “As was foretold,” Malpolturix replied. The days when someone didn’t inform Sir Garfan that he was destined to aid them in some way were few and far between. However, those … Continue reading →
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Tagged Dragons, Fantasy, fiction, gold, hoard, Humor, impulse control, Knights, Kobolds, Magic, negotiation, Quest, Short Story, Sigil, stomach ache, Treasure, Valet, Writing
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The Writings of Leo Byrne Jenicek 