In the Hebrides, the Storyteller settles in at dusk to tell the ancient tale of the Blacksmith and the Stars. The Blacksmith and the Stars “Let me tell you an ancient tale.” The Storyteller, with the sun sinking behind her strikes up the familiar toll. In front of her is the natural amphitheatre carved from the headlands by the relentless …
Micro-fiction 051 – Chrysalis (Echoes series)
The curious tale of a mother, a wardrobe and the night-time terrors of Gabe. Chrysalis “Well why don’t you want to go to bed?” My Mother kneeled, her lovely eyes peering at me, in that way, you know, I knew should would love me forever. She was everything to me, and I used to watch her move through our wood …
Micro-fiction 050 – Custodian of Giants (Echoes series)
Akycha falls through to a hidden cave, on an Alaskan mountain-top. There, she discovers ancient giants, a custodian and time distorted. Custodian of Giants Alaska. Mount Sanford. Akycha ignored her father’s strict instruction to wait for him at this safe, snowy platform while he trudged ahead into the thin air of the mountain peak. For years they had explored the …
Micro-fiction 049a – Intermission
Elections and lockdowns… Intermission This week sees a short break while greater distractions overtake our lives. Next week, all returns to normal. if you’d like to listem or read to some recent episodes, do take a look at the links below. In the meantime, stay safe and well in these challenging times, and good health to your family, friends and …