Magic 2013 Stories

Short story by Jenna Helland

A town crier hollered the evening news on the cobblestone street below the open window. “Execution at Bloodless Wall! Tomorrow at sunrise! The Healers of Heron are at Child’s Wall tomorrow…”

June 27, 2012

Short story by Jenna Helland

East of the border, I am called Sentos the Merciful. West of the border, I am called Sentos the Righteous. In the place where east meets west, I am just a man.

July 4, 2012

Short story by Ryan Miller

Bazzle woke with a start. He heard a cry of alarm and the sounds of boots rushing outside. He sat up with some effort and listened to the chimes and ticks of the two hundred twelve clocks around him.

July 7, 2012

Short story by Jenna Helland

Krenko had a strong stomach from a childhood of eating out of gutters, but Mr. Taz made him uneasy. This was the third time they’d met to discuss business, and Taz’s strange appearance was always the same.

July 18, 2012

Short story by Nik Davidson

The inquisitor towered over Brenalt, her face impassive and stern. “Explain to me how you survived, Soldier.”

July 24, 2012

Short story by Jenna Helland

Can you see it? That red dot high in the night sky? It’s a harbinger of destruction. There’s not much in this mad world you can rely on. But if I am certain about one thing, that red dot is headed straight for me.

July 25, 2012

Short story by Ken Troop

The baloth’s enormous body convulsed one last time in Kalyntri’s jaws, its widened eyes giving way from the rage and fear that had marked its last moments to the stumbling resignations of breath and care.

August 1, 2012

Short story by Jenna Helland

The pebble was a hazy green, like the eye of a dead fish. Like the eyes of the girl in the village yesterday.

August 8, 2012

Short story by Jenna Helland

Lia bit the hand that pulled the bag off her head. Something yelped, but didn’t strike her. Instead it set her gently on the ground and backed away.

August 15, 2012