Evil Doubts
After killing the man who turned him into a living corpse, Crastor was once again on his own. It did not take him long to figure out that the curse was not permanent—at least, not entirely. If he concentrated on …
Unions (part 2)
The daydream of Crastor and Illyrio raises, among other questions, the question of why we stay in unhealthy relationships. I’m not just referring to partner or family relationships, but any relationship. Whatever your dating history, I’d wager that you’ve probably …
The Potions Master
~ Continued from “The Beginning” ~
He knew he could not stay in the village forever. With the ruins of his childhood receding behind him, he marched into the unknown, propelled by terror and necessity.
Crastor had not gone far …
Unions (part 1)
A few years ago, I received a personalized email from a co-worker. She explained how our worker’s union really needed help. They needed someone who could serve as a kind of go-between between the union and our department. She didn’t …
Mother
As the shards of glass scattered around me, I sank to my knees. The wave of emotion that I’d been holding back swelled and then burst out of me. I sat there on the kitchen floor, sobbing and staring at …
The Beginning
Photo by Jaggery https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3273504
My main character was born in Ireland sometime during the second half of the 14th century. His name was Crastor. (Game of Thrones fans will have to separate the name from the repugnant character from …
Prince Charlie
Photo by Rod Long on Unsplash
Before there was my current main character, there was a sort of crude prototype named Prince Charlie. But Prince Charlie didn’t arrive alone. He brought a friend.
It started with a rather obscure piece …
Future Tripping
I have many natural talents. Staying in the present moment is not one of them. Perhaps the most annoying consequence of this is that I’m not a particularly good listener. While you’re talking to me I’m probably busy thinking about …
Unforgettable
When it comes to my daydreams, I always find it easier to dwell in the context than in the content. So for my sake we’ll take it slow. We’ll get to know each other a bit before the clothes come …