DREAMS of a CLOUD
Peruse the many random ramblings of a writer-in-training as I build stories and develop my craft.
15 May 2024
The beast is slain; here lies the demon felled.
And yet thou darest ask yet more of me?
My family to never see again,
Instead to aid the ones that plucked me hence?
24 April 2024
Come, see Atlantis, and join up in our fight!
Gawk at all our wonders, partake in each delight.
There’s a bit of danger, this I won’t deny,
But ‘tis but a smidgeon. What then is thy reply?
20 September 2023 part 2
“How would you like to become a magical girl?”
Sarah blinked twice and tipped her hand to the side. “Why would I want to do that?”
The rabbit-thing froze, eyes fixed on Sarah. “...I was under the impression most young women your age aspired to the position. Quite fervently, in fact. Is that not the case?”
With a shrug, Sarah answered, “I’m not them. I’m me.”
19 September 2023
Sarah wasn’t expecting a familiar to show up in her bedroom that evening. To be honest, she wasn’t expecting one to show up at all. She didn’t exactly fit the “magical girl” profile. And yet, here the thing was, a weird little pseudo-bunny sitting right on top of her AP Calculus homework. They stared at each other for a minute or two, when a male voice echoed inside her head. “How would you like to become a magical girl?”
Sarah blinked a couple times then scowled. “Heck no. Why would I want to do that?”
26 April 2023
The lead cultist gathered their wits and shuffled toward the woman, head bowed. “My, my Lady! Long have we awaited your return!”
With narrowed eyes, the woman simply said, “Have you now?” With a motion so smooth Brinja almost missed it, she spun one of the axes from her belt into her hand. A moment later, the axe-head blazed with an infernal violet flame. “Then I’d better give you the reward you bastards deserve.”