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 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...
by Cherise Papa | Oct 2, 2022 | Fantasy, Flash Fiction
I had to finish my Writers of the Future Q4 submission before I could in good conscience work on flash fiction, so this time Wednesday Words is on a Sunday. Enjoy! It was the final test, the last battle of mages. Only three remained in the free for all in the forest...
