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142Pha'dora: Green Eye, Blind Eye »
Nichara Eydís is sold, abducted, then made Cerdic's invisible guest. When a band of Mummers visits his castle, she flees and seeks mentorship from Naphtali, a mysterious man intent on keeping his face hidden behind his Mummer's mask. Reviews welcome.Fiction: Fantasy, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 44, words: 89k+, favs: 40, follows: 29, updated: 6/20/2008 published: 5/15/2005
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The Black Jar »
Short story inspired by this: If we were blind and had no choice, would we judge one another by voice? Parts I and II up. Reviews welcome.Fiction: Spiritual, K+, English, Drama, chapters: 2, words: 4k+, follows: 1, updated: 3/9/2007 published: 1/19/2007
2 Insomnia
Original title, I know. A sestina I wrote about not being able to all asleep. Read and review if you please. Thanks.Poetry: Life, K, English, Humor & Poetry, words: 387, favs: 1, 2/3/2007
5 The End
A poem written from book titles. It ended up being about the end of a life, or a reflection of sorts.Poetry: Life, K, English, Spiritual, words: 114, favs: 1, 2/3/2007
83Sweet Miseria »
[Chapter 9 Dawn] In the year 1348, the Black Death ravages the city of Florence, Italy. Newly betrothed Simona Miseria and her family flee to the countryside, where even isolation cannot save them. Please review and I will return the favour.Fiction: Historical, T, English, Romance & Tragedy, chapters: 10, words: 13k+, favs: 13, follows: 6, updated: 1/21/2007 published: 11/6/2005
14The Tower »
Madeleine, accused of a simple crime, is imprisoned in a tower with three others. One by one, her fellow captives are taken from her, and each to a fate meant for someone else. A re-write of La Tour. Please review.Fiction: Historical, T, English, Horror & Tragedy, chapters: 4, words: 6k+, favs: 4, follows: 5, updated: 10/31/2006 published: 1/1/2006
1 In Autumn
Dedicated to my hometown in Ontario, Canada. Every fall I miss the colourful trees across the river, and so this is my writing about it. Constructive feedback welcome!Fiction: Biography, K, English, Spiritual, words: 1k+, favs: 1, 10/28/2006
17Of Sheaves and Spirits »
[Chapter 3- Dark Earth] Ianthe, later known as Persephone, and her cousin, Eurydice, find themselves in Hades- one by choice and one by death and both by love. The myths of Hades/Persphone and Orpheus/Eurydice retold as one intertwining tale. R&RFiction: Mythology, T, English, Romance & Tragedy, chapters: 4, words: 5k+, favs: 9, follows: 6, updated: 10/26/2006 published: 12/27/2005
2 These Empty Streets
A poem about visiting Pompeii. Reviews welcome.Poetry: General, K+, English, Tragedy, words: 183, 10/19/2006
The Unfortunate Princess
A saddened princess wonders what will make her happy.
Poetry: Religion, K+, English, Angst & Spiritual, words: 585, 10/5/2006
20The Dauntless »
(VII The Return) When the thirteen survivors of a shipwreck find themselves on an uninhabited island, they seek shelter in an abandoned castle. There they attempt to recreate an older world–and all of its flaws. Please review and I'll return the favor.Fiction: Historical, T, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 10, words: 11k+, favs: 1, follows: 2, updated: 6/13/2006 published: 8/18/2005
20Channah
I hear the whimpering of a million children. A muffled scream or screaming in water. Like breath in winter, they linger then disappear. Six million yellow stars flung at the feet of a man named Hitler and all I could do was watch.Fiction: Historical, T, English, Tragedy, words: 2k+, favs: 20, follows: 2, updated: 3/3/2006 published: 12/13/2004
12Serpent Tongue »
(The Arrival of Abel) Chavvah was the first woman born of man and woman, daughter of Adam and Eve. She witnessed the death of one brother and the banishment of the other. Her words are cursed because her words killed. Reviews welcome.Fiction: Historical, T, English, Drama & Spiritual, chapters: 2, words: 2k+, favs: 2, follows: 2, updated: 10/21/2005 published: 10/17/2005
37The Coyote »
This is my haiku collection. I've never written haikus before these so I hope they're not too bad. R&R if you want.Poetry: Haiku, K, English, chapters: 6, words: 110, updated: 10/15/2005 published: 1/15/2004
69Sun and Moon »
Thalassa is a young Amazon warrior who is banished from her tribe. Now a servant in King Priam's household, she yearns to rejoin her sisters and fight for her beloved Troy. Troy like you've never read before. Completed.Fiction: Mythology, T, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 39, words: 41k+, favs: 25, follows: 4, updated: 8/7/2005 published: 1/23/2004
2Boy and Beast
Based on a character from William Golding's Lord of the Flies.Poetry: Nature, K+, English, words: 160, 4/22/2005
4The Weird Sisters' Song
The weird sisters' song for Macbeth; From victorious warrior to mere puppet, Macbeth falls under his wife's spells.Poetry: Song, K+, English, Tragedy & Drama, words: 113, 3/10/2005
7Nichara, Nichara
A slice of moon I crave for thee, For nothing of its light I see, Crescent bow of Selene, Selene, Clutched in yonder galaxy, Where are you, moon? Look unto me, Nichara, Nichara, where are you?Poetry: Love, K+, English, Drama & Angst, words: 485, favs: 6, 11/24/2004
10Sticks and Stones
A very short and simple poem on how powerful words are.Poetry: Life, K, English, words: 27, favs: 3, 3/13/2004