22:7 True Thomas Gather around, rejoice good folks! I’ve come to entertain, as you eat and drink, listen well you may avoid great pain. A threat? No, you misunderstand there’s no need for alarm I meant that I can prophesy, foretelling future harm. A quack? How rude, I speak the truth, calm down and takeContinue reading “True Thomas”
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The White Cat
22:6 The White Cat My tale is not well known, and what is known, is wrong. It has been confused with those of others, part of their lives slipped in to form mine. A mother who craved fruit from a forbidden garden, evil fairies who swindled her baby away, forcing her to choose her ownContinue reading “The White Cat”
22:5
This is based on the Scottish folk tale Thomas the Rhymer, but I’ve changed it to a modern day setting. Again, this is the first draft, I’ve post the polished version later. True Thomas Gather around, rejoice good folks! I’ve come to entertain, in this strange place with these creatures whose sight causes me pain.Continue reading “22:5”
22:4
This fairy tale is from The Blue Fairy Book so is less well known. The twist I’ve added might not be as obvious for that reason, but hopefully it’s still enjoyable either way. (This is also the first draft, I’ll post the more polished version soon) The White Cat My tale is not well known,Continue reading “22:4”
Pea Souper
21:44 Pea Souper The Prince She was the perfect mix of meek and obedience. Raised with manners and an unmemorable presence; something pretty to look at, but didn’t need to be heard. He almost wanted to mount her on the wall where he could admire and preserve her. He congratulated himself on not bending toContinue reading “Pea Souper”
21:59
Handsome & the Hideous XVIII The anguish cry was beyond grief and pain, a sound that signalled the end of all hope. Jeremy sprinted into the west wing for the first and last time, the confining castle walls vibrating with the long, single howl. The bedroom door was open but he bumped against other invisibleContinue reading “21:59”
21:58
Handsome & the Hideous XVII Many years passed this way, and at first she resented the nightly activities he wanted, but time made her understand him better and to this wicked criminal she became bonded. He in turn stopped flinching at her looks and enjoyed the person who lay within. He explained, in the past,Continue reading “21:58”
21:57
Handsome & the Hideous XVI She’d tossed the hat and veil aside, refusing to hide any longer. All was laid bare now, suffering with endless itching seemed a pointless torment. She kept the dress and gloves on, feeling long-forgotten emotions at her previous nakedness: bashfulness and shame. Despite Handsome’s reaction she was hopeful when heContinue reading “21:57”
21:56
Handsome & the Hideous XV He let go of the knife, moving out of reach, expecting retaliation with the creature’s last breath. Instead, she looked at him, pulling out the weapon. No blood flow followed, and no signs of death. Her free hand reached up, removing her hat, revealing the monstrous animal beneath. She stabbedContinue reading “21:56”
21:55
Handsome & the Hideous XIV On the fifth night of tense dinner dates Handsome could bear it no longer. ‘What is this place? What are you?’ He clutched a dinner knife in his hand, waiting for the creature’s reaction. Pain flickered in her eyes, replaced with dark amusement, a chuckle rumbling from her throat. ‘IContinue reading “21:55”
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