by Sara C. Snider | Apr 4, 2015 | A to Z Challenge, Short Stories
It is said that there once was a Tree so great that it encompassed the entire world. Its roots drank from the vast oceans, and its branches reached into the heavens and soaked up the silvery light of the stars. It is also said that there once was a dragon queen,...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 3, 2015 | A to Z Challenge, Short Stories
Ailia stood in the darkened forest, staring at a single candle flame that flickered in the shadowed silhouette of a tree. She raised her bow, knocked an arrow and pulled the bowstring taut. She remained still and held her breath, closing one eye as she sharpened her...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 2, 2015 | A to Z Challenge, Short Stories
My Dear Friend Luther, It is sheer madness out here in these God-forsaken provinces. The people here do not hold to sense or reason, and instead let their superstitions govern what few wits they do possess. I will, of course, endeavor to carry out my duties to the...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 1, 2015 | A to Z Challenge, Short Stories
Quick recap: my theme is flash fiction with tree names used as prompts. I cheated a bit for this one, and used two names (ash and anise). And no, I’m not sorry. Ashen Anise Anise knelt to the ground, sifting through the ashes with blackened, soot-stained...
by Sara C. Snider | Oct 31, 2014 | Short Stories
Halloween isn’t really a “thing” here in Sweden. It’s starting to be, mostly because the US does it so the Swedes are like, “Sure, why not?” Interestingly, Easter is when kids traditionally dress up as witches (not scary witches,...
by Sara C. Snider | Oct 31, 2013 | Short Stories
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