Smoke rolled over the farmlands that early spring morning as Julie walked, head bent to the oddly warm wind, toward the barn. The sun attempted to stream through the haze but only succeeded in painting the land with a sickly orange light. The frigid atmosphere of the spring day mixed with the heavy smoke made … Continue reading Short Story: Dragon-Silenced
Tag: Dragon
Flames: A Flash Fiction
The heat was unbearable. He stood there, his eyes in a half-squint, as he stared at the flames, which leaped and twisted like an injured animal. The dancing tongues of heat roared and crackled in his ears. There was the sharp splintering of a wood beam breaking under the stress of the heat. It fell … Continue reading Flames: A Flash Fiction
Short Story: Dragon Ways: Part 2
Grilland was restless. He knew that Ember was training dragons better and faster than he was. He knew that he should start using her tactic, but he didn't want her to see him using it, and then she would boast. Slowly, he slipped outside, making sure Ember was still not back from her dragon ride. … Continue reading Short Story: Dragon Ways: Part 2
Short Story: Dragon Ways: Part 1
“Don't let those claws get you, Roci!” Grilland Olsdo called as he fought to gain control of the dragon he was riding. “He might look soft, but those claws can really kill! Stop bucking, you dang creature!” Grilland grabbed his whip and brought it down hard on the dragon's back. The dragon screeched in pain … Continue reading Short Story: Dragon Ways: Part 1