Monthly Archives: October 2012

Promise.

Iestyn let out a surprised ‘oof’ as skinny Graham hurtled across the new-plowed field and wrapped his arms tightly around Iestyn’s hips.  Such things never happened back home, of course.  The peasant children would stare and bow or tip their … Continue reading

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Another word for nothing left to lose

The muse is feeling rather dark these days.  This carries a domestic violence and strong language warning label. Fremund remembered the night Forwin grew up.  They sat around the table stiffly as their father smelled of yesterday’s mead and the … Continue reading

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My Love

There’s some naughty bits.  Just so you know. My love?  She is fair and bright and laughs often, like bells.  She is delicate and sunny and everything I will never be, though I tried for her sake.  I lived for … Continue reading

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A Proper Man

When father came home, it was like the best part of a bedtime story when the hero shows up to rescue the prisoners.  His great, hard-soled riding boots would clomp the floor and he’d pretend to look for his son. … Continue reading

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Glass

A Rohan Short She twirled about in another treasure found in the jewel chest in their new tower room.  “Husband!  Look at this!  Is it not elegant and gl…” The older man suddenly slammed his hand against the table in … Continue reading

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