Traffic Warden Trev did not enjoy his job. It was difficult to feel needed in one’s career, when one could easily be replaced by a stick with three lights on it. Even so, he returned to the intersection each day. Blow whistle, left palm up, wave traffic through. Blow whistle, right palm up, wave traffic … More The Accurate Tales of Sergeant Scrum
Skycaptain Resourceful stood on the bow of the Nimbus. Damp air pulled at her hair and ruffled the feathers in her wide-brimmed hat. Green hills rolled miles below the ship, stretching to a smooth line on the horizon. The Nimbus passed through a cloud, and for a moment the Skycaptain’s view was obscured by white. … More The New World Adventures of Skycaptain Resourceful
Julius stepped out of the capsule and observed the city before him, sprawled over a number of hills. The locals called it the known world. Julius smiled, as of now, it was his world. “Good morning, sir,” a man said, pausing before Julius. “Your palace awaits you.” Julius grinned. Palace? Yes, investing in an ancient … More Dawn of a New Age
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an overlord? Have you ever been tantalised by the thought of running your own empire? Have you ever dreamt of dominion over the masses? Well, now’s your chance to live out the fantasy and cross one of those pesky “what-ifs” off the bucket list. … More Empire For Sale
The large silver serving platter functioned nicely as a makeshift shield. The automaton’s clockwork hand slammed against it, producing a resounding clang that echoed through the high ceilinged chamber. Skycaptain Forethought, the most renown and respected adventurer in the land, laughed from behind the platter-shield. Shoving back on it, he pushed the mechanical man away, … More The Incredible Adventures of Skycaptain Forethought
“Nobody appreciates Celery,” the leafy green stalk moped. “I have many qualities, you know. I’m good in a salad, and soup. I go well with peanut butter, but all you ever hear is 95% water.” His voice became a high pitched whine at the end. “95% hot air, if you ask me,” Cauliflower muttered. Carrot … More It Ain’t Easy Being Green
It’s officially the start of July, and with that comes the literary venture that is Flash Fiction Month (FFM). For the uninitiated, FFM is an annual writing event run from DeviantArt. It challenges victims participants to write a piece of flash fiction, which is between 55 and 1000 words long, each day from the 1st to the … More Let the Madness Begin!
C. A. Harland 