Today's story, based on another writing prompt, features a man with a long, unbroken lineage of heroic ancestors... who is absolutely determined not to follow in their footsteps. However, the fates have other ideas! *** On a lazy, sunny afternoon, everything in the cottage was absolutely perfect — ham sizzling on the stove, flowers blooming … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Refusing the Call to Adventure →

Another story inspired by a writing prompt, this time concerning the unexpected fulfillment of prophecy. *** As the battle raged between the hordes of hell and the alliance of mortals, the Demon Lord met the Hero in single combat. Sparks flew as their ringing blades sang a deadly melody. But the Hero faded, while the … Continue reading Flash Fiction: An Otherworldly Hero →