BlogBattle Word Prompt for March 2023: Miscellanarian Definition: a writer of miscellanies. (obsolete) The Miscellanarium Society by Rachael Ritchey June stood in line rocking from tip toe to heel and back again. She cradled her notebook in its usual place when not in use, between arm and side, tucked close. Her long hair, a twisted… Continue reading The Miscellanarium Society #BlogBattle March 2023
Category: short stories
“Legend of Jerishn” A Twelve Realms Short Story
This is a continuation from January's "Tryst" and February's "Caught" storyline for #BlogBattle! This series of short stories are basically a fun peek into a B(ack) story happening behind the scenes of the prequel I'm currently working on to The Beauty Thief in Chronicles of the Twelve Realms. July #BlogBattle MYTH Genre: sweet romance, fantasy… Continue reading “Legend of Jerishn” A Twelve Realms Short Story
“When O.W.L. Goes Wrong” for April’s #BlogBattle
"When O.W.L. Goes Wrong" A Mad Mona, Monarch of Madonia Short Story by Rachael Ritchey I could feel my muscles cramping up in the cringe pinching my face. "Doyle, do this. Doyle, do that," ran through my brain while my monarch prodded me with the flat of her hand. "Majesty," I said, not carrying how… Continue reading “When O.W.L. Goes Wrong” for April’s #BlogBattle
“Caught” A Twelve Realms Short Story
This is a continuation from January's "Tryst" story for #BlogBattle! This is basically a fun peek into a B story happening behind the scenes of the prequel I'm currently working on to The Beauty Thief. It's soooo fun to explore this backstory! I hope you enjoy it too. This is for February #BlogBattle REVOLUTION Genre:… Continue reading “Caught” A Twelve Realms Short Story
“Tryst” A Twelve Realms Flash Fiction Story
It's time for a new flash fiction story for #BlogBattle! This month's prompt is BLANK, and you can still participate for January. Head over to bbprompt.com for more info on the new changes and updated design after you read this piece inspired by my favorite lady's maid from the small kingdom of Taisce in the… Continue reading “Tryst” A Twelve Realms Flash Fiction Story
Melody of Memories #BlogBattle: FLUTE
Nothing could be more irritating than Cos's terrible playing. Nothing. No, not even the honking of old lady Gleason's pet goose was as bad. Jemma looked at the sky in askance. "Please, Lord, let him learn to play that thing, or for my sanity, let that flute find a home at the bottom of the… Continue reading Melody of Memories #BlogBattle: FLUTE
Executing the Break-In Plan
#BlogBattle December: Innocent Here's my contribution to December's Blog Battle! I hope you enjoy. You're not innocent. Gwen's words rambled through his thoughts and set his teeth on edge. Cole knew this was not the time to get distracted. The wind gusts blasting into his body as he clung to the side of the buildling… Continue reading Executing the Break-In Plan
Only Time Will Tell #BlogBattle #flashfiction #Intercept
August 2019 Blog Battle Word Prompt: INTERCEPT Photo by Adam Muise on Unsplash "Only Time Will Tell" By Rachael Ritchey June glanced at her watch. The analog hands pointed opposite directions. She tapped the glass and frowned. "Three forty-five. Fifteen minutes until--" She gasped. Glancing left and right, June stepped out in the road and dashed to the… Continue reading Only Time Will Tell #BlogBattle #flashfiction #Intercept
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