by Cherise Papa | Nov 23, 2022 | Fantasy, Flash Fiction
The front door was ajar, and Milo clambered inside, searching for the egg. Distant chanting filled the brisk night air beyond his workshop, a warning that the mages knew of the dragon’s existence and craved its power. His dim magic illuminated amethyst debris...
by Cherise Papa | Nov 16, 2022 | Fantasy, Flash Fiction
Gracie rushed after the single gondola as a shadow of a man hefted the long rowing oar from the river of time. It arced over the gondola, water drops shimmering against the background oranges of fall. “Please, sir, I need to go back. I have to change everything!” Her...
by Cherise Papa | Nov 7, 2022 | Fantasy, Flash Fiction
Power builds in the air around me as sparks cut through the blue sky and the weakening barrier. “Get home while you still can, son,” Dad shouts, his robes swirling in the barrier’s winds. I won’t leave you. Unfortunately I can’t talk and maintain a support spell...
