by Silent Draco “Namarith, foxglove tincture, six drops, and a small spoon of fevers-bane. Mix with the arrow’s root.” She sang a rhythm-song to steady mind and heart; taking the proffered soft cake, she deftly placed half under Sam’s tongue. Cradling his head on her lap, she sang on. Sun and Sky and star shall…
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How I Offended a Criminal Street Boss
How I Offended a Criminal Street Boss and Lived to Tell the Tale by Anonymous Child It all started when I befriended a homeless woman at my gym in Southern California. When our paths crossed during a workout, Sharon and I would share small talk. I came to find that she was anti-vaxx, pro-Trump, and…
Chapter 11, Part 1 – The Healing of Lórien
by Silent Draco Book VIII Of Wonders, Fair and Perilous While some wonders of Eldamar would interest the remnant at Rivendell, the Havens, and Lorien, much would confuse others, or arouse lust, greed, and wrath among the mortal races. Such tales are only recalled in the Undying Lands, and in few enclaves on Middle-Earth. Chapter…
Chapter 10, Part 1 – Pause and Remember
by Silent Draco Chapter 10, Part 1 – Pause and Remember Elanor Fairbairn stood outside the damp-room, examining several trays of mushrooms. She wanted a good flavor match for the roast boar and apples, one of Fastred’s favorites, for his birthday dinner. Two of the youngsters bounded down to hall toward her, in alarm. “Ma,…
Chapter 9, Part 1 – A Final Word
Chapter 8 – Part 2 Chapter 8 – Part 1 Chapter 7 – Part 2 Chapter 7 – Part 1 Chapter 6 – Part 2 Chapter 6 – Part 1 Chapter 5 – Part 4 …
Chapter 8, Part 2 – To Please the Gardner
Chapter 7 – Part 2 Chapter 7 – Part 1 Chapter 6 – Part 2 Chapter 6 – Part 1 Chapter 5 – Part 4 Chapter 5 – Part 3 Chapter 5 – Part 2 …
Chapter 8, Part 1 – To Please the Gardner
Chapter 7 – Part 2 Chapter 7 – Part 1 Chapter 6 – Part 2 Chapter 6 – Part 1 Chapter 5 – Part 4 Chapter 5 – Part 3 Chapter 5 – Part 2 …
Chapter 7, Part 2 – The Joys of a Simple Garden
Chapter 7 – Part 1 Chapter 6 – Part 2 Chapter 6 – Part 1 Chapter 5 – Part 4 Chapter 5 – Part 3 Chapter 5 – Part 2 Chapter 5 – Part 1 Chapter 4 – Part 2…
Chapter 7, Part 1 – The Joys of a Simple Garden
Chapter 6 – Part 2 Chapter 6 – Part 1 Chapter 5 – Part 4 Chapter 5 – Part 3 Chapter 5 – Part 2 Chapter 5 – Part 1 Chapter 4 – Part 2 …
Chapter 6, Part 2 – Questions of Heritage
Chapter 6 – Part 1 Chapter 5 – Part 4 Chapter 5 – Part 3 Chapter 5 – Part 2 Chapter 5 – Part 1 Chapter 4 – Part 2 Chapter 4 – Part 1 Chapter 3 – Part 2…