Warm Welcome

"Pathway closed. Rift secure," announced a warm voice, filling the air around two bewildered humans. Adult and child; woman and girl. A different being approached. Human, only in appearance. "Welcome," it said, robes fluttering, "we trust your journey was painless?" "Please help," the woman held the girl close, "she's-" "Yes, we'll take care of the... Continue Reading →

April 16, 2021 18

Selfish Devotion

Fist clenched, Warrick scribbled signatures across paperwork. His wife, face pale, breathed hard on a hoverbed. She looked worse with each day.Labouring took a greater toll.She screamed before the relieved laughter and a nurse placed their child in her arms.Warrick relinquished the papers and nodded.The nurse reclaimed the newborn.His wife turned her head to him, eyes... Continue Reading →