One Last Loop (185 Words) Jane stood on the sidewalk outside her apartment. The morning air was humid, warming. It felt strange to be standing there. But after everything that had happened she had no choice but to go. It had been quite the adventure and the revelation of a dragon living in theContinue reading “One Last Loop”
Tag Archives: Dragons
Flight Plans
Flight Plan (166 Words) “How can you love dragons and be scared of planes?” It was a legitimate question. After all, planes and dragons both fly. But the very sight of the cylindrical, soon-to-be-airborne machine made Sam blanch. His hands gripped the strap of his carryon and he met his companion’s question with a sicklyContinue reading “Flight Plans”
Egg Thief
Egg Thief (253 Words) “You had one job,” said the fairy. “One job! Watch the nest. And did you do it?” The three trolls squinted at each other. They had watched the nest—sometimes. But they could see how from the fairy’s point-of-view, that perspective could be somewhat skewed.
Crossing the Line
Crossing the Line (99 Words) “You, young lady, have crossed a line.” Mrs. Perkins stood with her arms folded, her heart beating rapidly in her neck. “Can’t we keep it, pleeease–” “No. Go and put that thing back.” Mabel stuck out her lip. “Pleeeeaaaase?”
Finders Keepers
Finders Keepers (178 Words) When Farmer Tye saw the dragon guarding a little brambly nest tucked under a bush, he knew what it meant. Baby dragons. “You leave that nest alone, Farmer Tye,” said his neighbor and friend Jimmy Quinn. Jimmy was a carpenter and very conscious of his crucial role in the village’s upkeep,Continue reading “Finders Keepers”
Inside the Door
Inside the Door (167 Words) At the end of the road was a house. At the front of the house was a door. For a moment Elle stood staring at the door. It was so familiar in memory that it was strange to see it in real life. Even the wreath was the same, althoughContinue reading “Inside the Door”
Uninvited but not Unwelcome
Uninvited but Not Unwelcome (99 Words) Bats are whispering, fluttering creatures. Their furry bodies, their reptilian wings, are such a contrast of the charming and repulsive that they catch the unready mind off guard. For dragons as much as humans, bats are a surprise. “You’re not a little dragon,” said Smoak, “and you’re not aContinue reading “Uninvited but not Unwelcome”
Introducing: Wallie
What is a “Wentletrap”? That is what Wallie would like to know. This is Wallie. Wallie is an Imp.
WALLIE'S WENTLETRAP 