Brian Bedford: In Memoriam
~ by Avellina Balestri Some voices shape our own In memory, in manifestation In twist of accent, turn of tone In the comfort they give, the hope they plant Those are the voices that form…
Month: May 2019
“May He Live Forever!”: A Casual Muslim Reader Reflects on the Christian Fantasy Works of Lewis and Tolkien
I am a Canadian of Pakistani ancestry and a practicing Muslim. Not a perfect Muslim, as I swear like a sailor, but practicing as best I can. I was born in the 1980s and spent…
Why I Don’t Like Lord of the Rings: A Candid Review
Before I start, I’d like to get one thing very clear: I am not here to trash Lord of the Rings. I am not here to criticize its artistry. I am not here to say…
The Burning of Hobera Chapter 2: Safe Return
By Amanda Pizzolatto alias Aurora Mandeville Word Count: 1490 Rating: G Summary: When evil forces try to prevent a prophecy of peace from coming to fruition, Elves and Hobs must join together to stop them.…
Harry Potter and the Pain of Revenge: Chapter 2
By Brand Spanking New Word Count: 2980 Rating: PG-13 for violence and some language Summary: When Harry looks into Snape's mind during an Occlumency lesson, the professor reacts violently Snape sat hunched at his desk,…
Just A Drop
By Sarah Levesque Word Count: 168 Rating: G Summary: A poem of the importance of a tiny action It may feel like a drop in the ocean, But it is a drop of power. It…
Virtuous Venturing: The Hobbit
Every life is an adventure. It is a perilous journey from this life of shadows on earth to the splendorous treasure of Heaven. In order to get to Heaven successfully, Jesus Christ revealed that we…
Lost Time: Chapter 6
By Jocelyne Ross Word Count: 575 Rating: G Summary: While Joyce lies comatose, she relives her life with her husband and family, as they try to wake her up. Weeks later Joyce’s cloud brings her…