“Obscura” is a short story submission for IronAge media’s writing prompt: “The Succession” (WC: ~7,000). Wrote it in two days, so bear with me as I’ll probably be editing a few more drafts on here, but the story is already complete and should be enjoyable as-is! If you enjoyed, please consider voting for the storyContinue reading “Obscura”
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Branches: A Poem
Adam and Eve, life’s first breath drew,A family tree began anew. Their children born, their children warred,The Fall, the Devil’s calling card. Cain slew Abel, jealously,A stain upon their tapestry. And generations came and went.Their progeny in a descent. Then Sodom and Gomorrah came,Their lineage in ruin and shame. They sacrificed to Moloch’s call,And fellContinue reading “Branches: A Poem”
Q&A & Verisimilitude
I’ve gotten an influx of new followers lately. And with that came a surprising number of questions! I thought I’d share some of the Q&A I’ve recently received so you can get to know me better. Who is Nick Enlowe?: I am an author of high fantasy, dark fairytales, and sword & sorcery (heroic fantasy)Continue reading “Q&A & Verisimilitude”
The 200th Post: How it all began, how it’s going, and sure signs of an exciting future
It all started with a tree. Sometimes to figure out where you’re headed, it’s good to look back at where you’ve been. When I started this blog, I owned a house in a completely different state with a pastoral backyard. And this monster of a tree, looming over my former home, has served not onlyContinue reading “The 200th Post: How it all began, how it’s going, and sure signs of an exciting future”
One Last Dream
This is the first time I’ve written a short story based on an image prompt. According to the rules, the story must be self-hosted online. Which is why you’re seeing it here. The way it works is writers submit a tale and readers get to vote on which entry is their favorite. …Wish me luck!Continue reading “One Last Dream”
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