Ankou: A Breton Tale
“Ankou is the name given to a messenger of death in Brittany. Each area has its own, who comes to fetch the souls of those called away. He wears a long cloak and a broad…
Category: Original Short Stories
Hill of Tara, Teamhair na Rí
I started as the seat of the Tuatha DeDannan. Nuada gave me to Lugh of the long arm, master of all tasks, slayer of Balor, Lord of Light. Teamhair na Rí is my name, Tea…
Life of Lives
Hi-ri, Hi-ro, Hi-ri. Hoireann is O, ha hi, ra ha, ra ho ra. Hoireann is O, ha hi, ra ha, ra ha ra. Hi-ri, Hi-ra, Hi-ri. I am not Irish, not by a long shot;…
Grandfather
By Greg Manuel Word Count: 2360 Rating: PG for thematic elements Summary: Thomas finds out his mother kept his grandfather a secret for a reason. He stood in front of the mirror, a wan candle…
Beware the Fairies
Our tale begins in the Land of the Dragon, otherwise known as Wales, on a small farm some years ago. Across the rolling valleys and green fields dotted with sheep, sprinkled with flowers and crossed…
The Ravens of the Rhondda
There is a legend in the Rhondda Valley of Wales about a young shepherd named Gafan, whose flaming red hair matched his fiery pride. He was quick with the sling and keen with his knife…
Roses of Mary
By Amanda Pizzolatto (alias Aurora Mandeville) Word Count: 493 Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Summary: A fairy tale about three sisters Once upon a time, in a cottage not far from the town of…
A Different Kind of Tea Party
By Marie Jeanette Word Count: 987 Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Summary: A short story about the Boston Tea Party It was December 16, 1773, just after suppertime. It was cold, and you had…
The Princess and the Merchant’s Daughter
Author's Note: Dedicated to Princess Myriam, from merchant's daughter Kat. Someday, I hope we'll get along. *** Once upon a time, in a small kingdom, now long lost in the mists of time and history,…