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…
Category: Original Short Stories
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…
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…
Stormy Skies and Fiery Trees
~by Amanda Pizzolatto ( alias Aurora Mandeville) He turned to look at her, “Then, you claim that you love me?” She nodded slowly, her heart beating fast. She understood what he was really asking ,…
The Nightingale and the Rose
~by Clary Fray There was once a beautiful white Rose (there were only white roses at the time) that bloomed one spring morning. She shone above all her sisters, not a single flaw amongst her…
An Emperor’s Grudge
~ By Adeel Ahmed Author's note: The following is based on a true story about Thomas Dumas, the son of a black slave woman and a French noble father, thus making him of mixed racial…
Spider Trap
~ by Amanda Pizzolatto Ananse’s feet landed lightly on the rooftop. Sensing the arrival of the other three behind him, his eyes focused on a building with a blue light illuminating its bottom floor. “So,…
The Silver-Bound Serpent: A Catechism Tale
~ by Dominic de Souza Author's Note: 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…
Friendship of an Assassin and a Monster
(Rating: PG for mild language) Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from Adeel Ahmed's upcoming series of books about super-heroes and Mythology all combined into a single world. The story follows a trio of three…