The Swap Shivering, Erik stood atop the old stone bridge and threw the baby carrier over the thrashing river. A scream pierced the night and he could make out an old woman clutching her chest on the far bank. Why such a frail thing would be out at such a […]
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The White Mask
The young woman called “Snow White” stood over the ancient stone table, sharpened kris in hand, staring down at the kicking, bloody, malformed infant. A vortex of sickly clouds swirled above, its torrential downpour sending rivulets of pinkish water down her ankles. Her stomach clenched to a fist. She gritted […]
Heritage – flash fiction
The swollen meat pie sat in front of me and the sweet smell sickened me. My stomach twisted itself into a ball and I held my arms and clenched my teeth, fighting down the mounting bile. My eyes began to water, and my father smirked. “It’s time to embrace your […]