Short Fiction

Short Fiction

Love Left in England: An Ivanhoe Story

BY AMANDA PIZZOLATTO

“I apologize for their sharp tongues. Should you ever have any other problems with them, come see me. I will whip them into shape.” 

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Short Fiction

The Dance of the Soulmates

BY UZAIR PARKER

I succumb to emotion, allowing grief to wash over me as my hands trace the outline of a small wooden chair and a few books neatly piled atop a three legged desk.

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To Hold the Mountains in My Hand: A Tale of Bonnie Prince Charlie

BY RAY LIPINSKI The sound of cavalry charging, musket fire and exploding cannon thunder once again rocked the prince from his sleep. His forehead was covered in sweat and his sheets damp with perspiration. It was the third time this week he had experienced the same deafening dream with its haunting visions, and he could …...

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Short Fiction

The Fencing Partner

BY ISABELLA SUMMITT
Prince Hal had been looking forward to fencing class. As he was destined to be Henry the Fifth, he was excited to see how he’d measure up to the other students.

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Short Fiction

Promises: A Liberty’s Kids Story

BY COMMANDER

“No! I will not do it!” Henri Lefevre stared at the parchment in front of him defiantly…

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Luna’s Dilemma: A Harry Potter Story

“He seemed most eager to accompany me wrackspurt-hunting, but even with my Spectrespecs he can’t see them. If the wrackspurts don’t trust him, how can I?”

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The Princess and the Merchant’s Daughter

BY MARY CHAPEL

And so, dear reader, after seeing these two young maidens grow into their separate lives, I would like to ask you this question.

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Strength: A Lord of the Rings Story

“There are different kinds of strength, child,” he whispered, kissing the top of her head.  “It’s more than just swinging swords.”

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The Innkeeper

BY ANASTASIA SANTOSO That month was not usually a busy season for their inn, but trade had picked up tremendously over the past two weeks due to the census.  People who hailed from this town but dwelled elsewhere came and sought lodging, while others stopped by for a night or two before continuing their journey …...

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Christmas 1836: A Sweeney Todd Story

BY SHILA TOZIER

“You wish, Barker! Maybe we’ll let you out for New Year’s! Enjoy your Christmas while it lasts!”

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