Chains The large thunderhead loomed menacingly over a prison in an older part of the world, a prison which had once been full of thousands of prisoners, but now only held one. The prison might have emptied, but its guard remained the same. A thousand men guarded its walls and its only occupied cell.Continue reading “Flash Friday #24”
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Flash Friday #23
Beneath the Walls Aethshus watched the walls. It was fast becoming a habit. There was little else to do once he had looked over his equipment. Today was a quiet day in the siege, one where neither side tried anything. Most days should have been like that, only this siege was unlike any other. ForContinue reading “Flash Friday #23”
The Quest #27
None up and none down. Not the numbers I need to be doing. I’m going to pump those numbers up in the coming weeks and settle back into a rhythm. I think I’m making good progress on my book this year. I have written a page of fiction every day since 2019. Starting this year,Continue reading “The Quest #27”
Flash Friday #22
Djinn Night fell on Mar-ha-shesh, and in the Apricot Palace silence fell. Tomorrow the host would march out the Sun Gate and win the Qvizartch-Sha-shen the great trading city of Na-ha-lamh. Wealth would be his, and the rich lands of the Begemot would be laid bare before him. All things happened as the Qvizartch-Sha-shenContinue reading “Flash Friday #22”
End of a Chapter
By which I mean a book. Today, only few minutes ago, I finished recording my audio book for my epic fantasy epic poem, The Ring of Dain Thar Duin. This is, of course, not the first time I’ve recorded it, but a persistent audio problem convinced me it was better to redo it. That wasContinue reading “End of a Chapter”
Flash Friday #21 (On a Saturday, oops)
Briefing “Good day pilots,” the commander said, stumping into the room. “Good day, sir,” they all answered. It wasn’t. A miserable rain pattered against the windows. “I have the next assignment for this flight wing.” Nes looked around at her comrades. They were exhausted. Non-stop sorties did that to pilots. Worse was the lack ofContinue reading “Flash Friday #21 (On a Saturday, oops)”
The Quest #26
One up none down. With resetting my query tracks, it looks a little daunting, but I know so much more than I did when I started on the quest. I haven’t been querying much because right now most my energy is spent on finishing the audiobook for my epic fantasy epic poem, The Ring ofContinue reading “The Quest #26”
Flash Friday #20
The Mosaic Her practiced knife carved away the small blue tile in her hands until it was a perfect curve. Paula smiled. When she was just starting out, cutting away a piece felt dangerous. She wasted so many. Now she could do this blind. The little piece slotted into the eye of the dolphin perfectly,Continue reading “Flash Friday #20”
Flash Friday #19
What Now? Shang the Conqueror always took the messages alone. From all corners of his vast empire, messengers came with their news. Each time he heard their words, there were always two messengers there. Because Shang the Conqueror always killed one of them. Tetuto had twice before delivered news to the mighty king. Twice heContinue reading “Flash Friday #19”
The Quest #25
One up, a few down. I didn’t get any rejections in the last few weeks, but I decided to go through my list and assume I got a no from everyone more than four months old. I mean, if they wanted me, they wouldn’t need nine months to make up their mind. Maybe doing thatContinue reading “The Quest #25”
Michael Frutig 