Solo Flight: Finding Inspiration in the Airport
It was my first solo flight. I’d made it through customs with only two near panic attacks and had now for two solid hours clung to both my backpack and my plane ticket like either…
Year: 2018
Standing at the Crossroads
I stand at the crossroads Of a world gone mad Tossing in the current Of “Great Events” But all the while forgetting The deeper whirlpool Towards which all things flow We gamble on the fringes…
Egalitarian Gal: Feminism, Equality, and How We Treat Each Other
Let’s discuss equal rights. I’m a feminist. At least, I’d like to consider myself one, except for that little but vital bit about feminism where it seems you have to also subscribe to the pro-choice…
The Pomegranate: An Original Fairy Tale
By Amanda Pizzolatto (alias Aurora Mandeville) Word Count: 652 Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Summary: An original fairy tale in the mold of Andersen and Le Prince de Beaumont. Once upon a time, in…
A Slytherin Situation: A Harry Potter Serial – Chapter 3
Young Snape was waiting for Potter just beyond the large fireplace inside the wizard hospital. “Let’s go,” the other Harry said. He led the way to the stairs, and Potter followed him down, down, and…
Superhero Sundays: Batman
By Ian T. Wilson Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Word Count: 311 Summary: A brief biography of the real hero of Batman Good afternoon, people of the internet! This is Ian Wilson, Fellowship and Fairydust’s…
Through Those Eyes: The Light of Divine Mercy
By The Traveling Troubadour Word Count: 705 Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Summary: A reflection on the eyes of Christ for Divine Mercy Sunday. Authors Note: This image of the crowned head of Our…
The Confessional: A Treasure Unlocked
By Ashley Osmera Word Count: 1,263 Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Summary: A fallen-away Catholic meets a priest who explains to him the treasure of the sacrament of Confession Steven cautiously opened the door…
The Admiral
The day I saw the Admiral For the first and final time, My mouth fell wide open, And my eyes blinked with surprise! He looked not like the gallant ‘Hero of the Nile’ That so…
New Beginnings: A Harry Potter Story
“To old friends!” The deep voice boomed out, echoing round the stone walls, and for a moment, Ginny Weasley Potter almost felt she was back at Hogwarts. She caught her new husband’s eye across the…