Tag Archives: Sorcerer

Impractical Magic

Chief Inspector Dawkins pointed to the decrepit building. “There’s a sorcerer in there. Mayor Cranston wants us to arrest him.” “What did he do?” said Inspector Poole. “It took some investigating to get the truth.” “So…?” “Turns out, Cranston’s mistress … Continue reading

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Strict Adherence to the Rules

Phil Eierkopf was already a peerless engineer before his private plane crashed in Borneo. He spent the following eighteen years with the lost tribe, Yacanang’Ug, becoming a peerless sorcerer. Years with jungle tribes and traveling through the astral planes where … Continue reading

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The Tome of Urquizá

Dr. Olazábal gasped. “Can it be?” Kimmy helped him move the ancient book to a stone table. The cover was made from jaguar hide, the pages from human skin. Carefully, Olazábal opened it. “It’s The Tome of Urquizá!” cheered Olazábal. … Continue reading

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The Ruler – Gargleblaster Micro stories #244

The evil sorcerer Polinticus growled, “Give me the Ring!” “Can’t,” shrugged Simon. “My wife is wearing it.” “You fool! With the Ring she will rule all others.” “Simon Henry Pritchart,” called Simon’s wife. “Get over here!” Simon sighed. “So? She … Continue reading

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Facing Down Evil

Not knowing what to expect, he made his way into the dark of the forest. He wondered if the stories were true. They said the forest was populated Ghouls and Witches and Beasts with no name. It was so full … Continue reading

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Finding Home – Mutant 750

Finding Home Phil Eisenberg stared at the street outside the airport. He hadn’t seen anything larger than a deer path in 23 years. After being accidentally discovered by Seal Team 6 in Borneo, and in return saving a Seal Team … Continue reading

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Permit No Evil – Sunday Photo Fiction

Written for Sunday Photo Fiction. A story, about three very powerful men, begins after the photo by Alatair Forbes. Genre: Horror Permit No Evil Igulutu had never met a white man like Stewart Beurlein before. The Peace Corps worker had … Continue reading

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Candle Burning Bright – Friday Fictioneers

Written for the Friday Fictioneers. A story, about a gamble that didn’t pay off, begins after the photo. Genre: Horror/Humor Candle Burning Bright As flames seared the flesh of Krassicus, he cast one last spell, and his spirit inhabited a … Continue reading

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Ranju Curmantan – Sunday Photo Fiction

Written for Sunday Photo Fiction. A story, about a powerful magical word that must not be spoken, begins after the photo. Hey Al, I’ve gone rather long with this one. Sorry about that. I hope it’s not too much trouble. … Continue reading

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The Cost – Alastair’s Photo Fiction 19May2013

Alastair’s Photo Fiction is a weekly challenge to produce flash fiction from a photo prompt. The word limit is 150 words but actually it isn’t a strict limit. Alastair claims the Word Police will not arrest anyone for “dangerous prolixity,” … Continue reading

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