Shadowlands
~ by Charles A. Coulombe I have spent the years of my existencewith a blood-induced persistencein a strange New England of the soul -Poe or Lovecraft cast the role.With the old familial band,I have lived…
Month: July 2020
Gargoyles: The Stones That Speak
Gothic Architecture has shaped our view of the Medieval period. It is my belief that church-building achieved its highest point during the Gothic period, and no Gothic structure would be complete without the classic Gothic…
Narnia: Letters from Screwtape: Episode 6 – Edmund
~ by Hannah Skipper My Dear Pillory, I must say, I was shocked when I received your latest update. How could you be doing such a fabulous job and then go and blow it in…
Those Cursed Stones: A Frozen Story
The little princesses sat on the floor of the palace’s great library, giggling and whispering among the floor to ceiling shelves of ancient and modern books, while their parents greeted foreign dignitaries. “Your highnesses?” a…
Judge and Jury: The Complexity of History and the Human Condition
It is my heartfelt belief that history, and historical figures, are as inherently complex as the human condition itself, and need to be viewed in the context of their era, upbringing, and evolution, as well…
Narnia: Letters from Screwtape: Episode 5 – Susan
~ by Hannah Skipper My Dear Brank, I hope that you understand how disappointed I am over your little slip-up. Actually, to say that I’m disappointed would be an understatement. I’m actually livid. I can’t…
Precious Blood, Holy Grail: The History and Legends of the World’s Most Sacred Chalice
Medieval romances generally fell into four categories: the Matter of Rome, which dealt with such classical heroes as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar; the Matter of France, whose tales were inhabited by Charlemagne and…
Spring Drabbles
~ by Hannah Skipper Bridal Splendor The sanctuary doors open and the bride begins her procession towards the altar, beautifully adorned in a white gown and jewels for her husband. She is the embodiment of…