Hazel and Holly — Aired Affections

Previous: Wyr Weariness   Hazel trailed after Hemlock as they climbed up the steep edge of a rocky cliff. The stones were damp and coated with moss. Hazel grabbed onto a clump of the growth to pull herself up, but it tore free and she had to grab onto a tree root...

Happy Yule… With Goats

In Sweden, Christmas just isn’t Christmas without the traditional Yule Goat—or Julbocken. The origins of the Yule Goat aren’t exactly clear. Some seem to think there’s a connection between the Yule Goat and Thor’s goats, Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr, who pulled the...

Hazel and Holly — Wyr Weariness

Previous: Skyward Promises   Hazel stood in the living room of their cottage as Holly held out a box of crystal vials containing a clear liquid. “Possibility potions,” Hazel said, her voice flat. “That’s what Odd said they were,”...

Hazel and Holly — Skyward Promises

Previous: Odd Possibilities   Hazel and Holly walked along the darkening narrow path as the chirps and croaks of crickets and frogs pierced the warm twilit air. Hazel carried a lamp, but it would need to remain unlit for the time being. “Are you nervous?” Holly...