by Sara C. Snider | Jan 17, 2017 | History
I like it when the new year rolls around. There’s a sense of optimism that knocks about the pessimism that sometimes follows me around. It’s like crossing a threshold, and that’s exciting. Who knows what’s on the other side? It makes sense that January is named...
by Sara C. Snider | Jan 13, 2017 | Hazel and Holly
Previous: Locks and Shadows, Part Two Holly awoke in darkness. She tried to sit up but banged her head against a wooden plank. “Ow!” She lay back down and rubbed her forehead. The air was warm and stifling and the room jostled to and fro. Where was she? She...
by Sara C. Snider | Jan 6, 2017 | Hazel and Holly
Previous: Locks and Shadows, Part One Hazel’s mind went blank as she seethed in fury. She closed her eyes and forced herself to breathe. Throwing a fit wouldn’t help her here, she needed to think. When she had composed herself, Hazel opened her eyes. The room...
by Sara C. Snider | Dec 30, 2016 | Hazel and Holly
Previous: The Edge of Winter Hazel hurried down labyrinthine stone corridors as she fled from her father and the summoned aspect of her mother. She had no idea where she was going, which was just as well as she’d likely have no idea how to get there even if she...
by Sara C. Snider | Dec 23, 2016 | Hazel and Holly
Previous: Reunions The lead necromancer took a moment longer to express his displeasure at Holly, Hemlock, and Hawthorn. Then he handed the tapestry to the younger necromancer behind him. “Get that to the laundress. Keeper only knows what’s been...
by Sara C. Snider | Dec 16, 2016 | Hazel and Holly
Previous: Return to the Shrine “The moon is a week in its waxing cycle,” Hazel said. “How can you summon Mother without a new moon?” She found herself clinging to a desperate hope her father wouldn’t be able to summon Willow. The...
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