Young Elsa’s Despair: A Frozen Poem
By Emily Geerling Word Count: 200 Rated: G (suitable for all audiences) Summary: A frozen poem Here I am, on the floor, All alone in my room. Another day goes by; I can’t escape the…
Year: 2018
Ephraim: A Test of Aptitude
“This is it, Ephraim. You take the lead,” the teacher, Roald, says, his voice echoing into the empty cavern. “The Moonstone is tucked away up ahead. Remember to be vigilant, though. We’ve already gone over…
The Keys of Canterbury: A Reflection on the Murder of St. Thomas Becket
I recently saw it written that the burden of the Church is too unappealing, too much for anyone to be expected to bear: too much blood, too much sin, too much self-abasement, too strict a…
Daisy’s Complaint: A Cow Owner’s Advent Adventures
There comes a time in every cow's life when she decides that grain really isn't a worthwhile bribe. For Daisy, that day came in the fall of 2017. "Come back, Daisy Cow!" I shouted from…
Baring My Soul
By Sarah Levesque Word Count: 85 Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Summary: A poem of why the author writes poetry Baring my soul Again and again, Writing wherever With some random pen, Hoping to…
Elvish Outlaw: A Review of Nancy Springer’s “Tales of Rowan Hood” Series
As most of my loyal readers know by now, I have long had a love affair with Robin Hood since first watching the Disney cartoon at the tender age of six. This love…
Cutting the Cord: A Game of Thrones Serial – Chapter 22: End Game
When Baelish arrived early at the lakeside, he found not Tyrion, but Sansa waiting for him. Her eyes were hungry, her mouth taut, like a leery mother wolf watching the hunter who threatened her cubs.…
Hobbits in Waiting: A Lord of the Rings Story
by Vanessa Parry (alias Elwen) Word Count: 2607 Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Summary: Merry and Pippin won't rest until they know about Frodo's condition. They had refused to leave the hallway outside Frodo’s…
The Battle of the Oak and Holly Kings
A rivalry Many centuries old Since ancient times, The tales were told Of two great kings, One dark, and one light, Who twice a year, Would heroically fight. The Holly King, The darker one, Ruled…
What Really Happened at Dark Island: A Chronicles of Narnia Story
~ by Amanda Tkaczow “Don’t think of anything evil!” yelled Lord Rhoop after Eustace brought him aboard. “It will immediately come true!” Of course, when one yells this, one will do the exact opposite. Though…