Olympian
Persephone’s Return
Shadows dance from side to side
I can’t ignore them, though I’ve tried
“I’m not afraid,” I yelled but lied
And quiver to the bone […]
Month: October 2019
Goddess
The Mermaid’s Tale Bar and Grill, Part II
I looked at the ceiling above the bar and I saw them: nightgoyles. “WHAT the Hades are they doing here?” […]
God
Death of an Immortal, Part I
“Estrella, this will never work. Even if Ankou is your master, you can’t kill me.” […]
Primordial
With Stars in Her Eyes
The Night was first drawn over the world in a flair of triumph – victory before our dear Nike was ever thought of. […]
Muse
Idle Amusement, or Erato Thinks Too Much
You can give them an idea, inspire them to gaze at the stars – but it’s a thousand steps later that a foot lands on the moon. […]
Olympian
The Deep Wild, Part VII
“Oh, my sweet boy. You are going to do wondrous things. You need a strong name to help you through your life.” […]
Goddess
Some Like It Hot
“Wow! You’ve really done your research, but I don’t understand what you mean by ‘and’? You can’t wear two costumes.” […]
Muse
My Very First Interview
I tilted my head, reflecting on all of the souls of dead children that I’d shepherded through the underworld. […]
Olympian
Something Dark This Way Comes
Why did the nightgoyle need mortal souls? The fact that it was leaving behind the mortal bodies and only collecting the souls perplexed me. […]
Muse
Mrs. Batchalder Takes a Tumble, Part III
My brain was playing tricks on me. I dared to peek across to the other wall, expecting to find the bulging eyes following me. The wall was empty. […]