The Wellspring Chalice
~By Dominic de Souza A series of short, fairy-tale stories to illustrate points of Christian Faith and the Sacramental Life, to be assembled in a book called ‘The Catechism Tales’. Let me know what you…
Year: 2019
Entrance of Journey
~by Amanda Pizzalotto (alias Aurora Mandeville) To be standing here means that you have been chosen To free the people of evil and hearts that are frozen. Achieving this goal is by no means easy;…
Castle Warlock: A Translator’s Preface
In my introductory remarks to Robert Falconer, my first MacDonald translation, I claimed that the hero's search for a father was the novel's central theme. The reason I have chosen Castle Warlock as its successor…
The Best Robe – A Star Trek Story: Chapter 2
~ By Laura Cynthia Chambers A young redheaded woman in a red uniform stood by the captain’s chair as Kirk looked over the clipboard, nodding as he signing it. He handed it back to her…
Slip in Time: Chapter 2
Twelve-year-old Severus Snape sat on his front steps and wondered if his father was going to come home today. Severus hoped that he wouldn't come home, for he was an abusive jerk and they were…
Sun, Sky & Moon Chronicles Chapter 4: Recon & The Chair
~ By Adeel Ahmed Rated PG-13 for violence and language Author’s Note: These are excerpts from a series of stories by Adeel Ahmed. The world is an alternative history Earth where Mythology and humans with special…
Techelah’s Decision
~ by Amanda Pizzolatto “Techelah?” Dahariel’s voice was soft as she placed a gentle hand on Techelah’s shoulder. Techelah’s wings drooped as his head sank further into his chest. Dahariel unclasped her cloak and put…
Tolkien and Restoration: A Look at Catholicism in England during the 19th and 20th Centuries
In his time the City was made more fair than it had ever been, even in the days of its first glory; and it was filled with trees and with fountains, and its gates were…
It Is Morning
~ by Aconitum-Napellus It is morning Catkins gold. Wind sun, Chainsaw sound, a warm buzz I am tired of trying. Past noon really Past noon on this March day Boulders lie. Grass is weak and…
The Fairy Fountain
Most people in every kingdom had heard of the legend of fairies, but only some believed it to be true. The legend said that whenever there was a weary knight coming home from battles with…