There was a beauty in growing things. In birth, in bloom, and in age. She was an avid student of it. Of plants and animals, yes, but also of people…
The knight rubbed their eyes tiredly. ‘I’ll be fine.’ Their squire hovered uncertainly. ‘You’re in no state these days –‘ ‘I’m just fat, Lofren. I’m still plenty able to stick…
She lay prone, skirts stained by the damp leaf mulch. Her eyes were distant. The bear considered her. She was trespassing in Vol-Athanar land. The Old Accords were very clear:…
The child picked up a spiky seed every few steps, sometimes dropping more than they picked up. A bear plushie poked out of their backpack. When they arrived at the…
The brothers had been through much together. They had passed through dark forests and escaped only by holding tight to the other’s hand. When separated in the labyrinth, they had…
They stared at each other, boy and unicorn. In the background, his mentor clenched his fists. ‘Look away, boy! Before it imprints! Unicorns are not for you.’ The boy reached…
He skipped the stone across the lake. It bounced twice, three times, then disappeared beneath the glossy black surface. Moments later, the lake disgorged it. It skipped four times, then…
People came from far and wide to seek the guidance of the Great Bear. She was a fey of known importance; an enormous being with rune-carved bark in place of…
Dawn broke, casting a warm glow across the prince and his beast as they cuddled in the wooden bower. The prince curled up more tightly against the enormous black wolf,…
The little boy huddled tighter under the play gym, tears stinging his eyes. It was getting dark and this was the only familiar structure he’d seen. A small furry face…