The Fire Sheep

The Oracles wandered off carrying the time incinerator, checking its vitals from moment to moment as they walked or shuffled along. A sheep, with flames running constantly along its back, walked up and stood casually looking at the Sphinx. You are on fire, said the Sphinx quietly, not speaking too loud so as to notContinueContinue reading “The Fire Sheep”

Sheba and the Pillars

So and so, Sheba was made her hair intertwining the pillars together and apart together and apart such that the stone, stacked up with mortar, could try to withstand and stand and stay. But in all the enchantment that remained in the stones, as standing together, never but never was a thought to guard againstContinueContinue reading “Sheba and the Pillars”

At The Temple

It was all quiet on the wide grey temple steps when they reached into the darkness of the temple. If they had arrived, was no voice only silence, to tell the story of forever, in the solidity of the high temple roof and its support pillars. They played their feet about the worn away areasContinueContinue reading “At The Temple”

The Pillars of the Temple

Travelling in the forest, making her way home, the Sphinx came to a clear place where in a Temple of stone was there. Old as the oldest things themselves, nonetheless, cleaned out with brushes and cared for. With wide steps up and grand pillars of painted stones to hold up the great roof, all pickedContinueContinue reading “The Pillars of the Temple”

Exit Tiny Despot

So, will you do it? Is your stick sharp enough? Is your spray can full and shaken? Asked the Sphinx when Melusine came to the river. Why should I participate? I have no affiliation to the dark or the light, replied the La Fee Melusine, fingering the sharpness of her stick. Fair point. Have youContinueContinue reading “Exit Tiny Despot”

Sphinx in the Underworld

Then, and then the Sphinx took leave of all the world of living and made her way deep through the hidden cave to the river Styx. She must not pay as she has no soul, of an elemental being made. Hello, can you take me across the river please. You must pay me, the boatman,ContinueContinue reading “Sphinx in the Underworld”

Many Happy Returns

Az, the great city thereof, had been sliced, diced, mashed and minced by an evil despot far away who kept throwing winged stones to break the wind turbines and diverse energy infrastructure. Everywhere was in cold and dark when Constance and the Sphinx arrived. The people of Az were miserable cold and dark, but strongContinueContinue reading “Many Happy Returns”

Fighting the Liar

Constance, the Sphinx and the Knight Owl, having regained consciousness after the Christmas celebrations, looked out a high window in the chateau. It is cold, said Constance, pulling the tablecloth that she had found herself in tighter about her shoulders. Is it? Said the Sphinx, it is not often that I find myself pleased toContinueContinue reading “Fighting the Liar”

The Gift of Christmas

In the darkened rooms of the chateau lay the Knight Owl in crimson gowns, recumbent upon a chaise long, the shutters closed against life. Very theatrical I’m sure, said Constance upon the entrance threshold, are you to waste away with the sad? Where is my Apple, spoke the Knight Owl, it is the only reason.ContinueContinue reading “The Gift of Christmas”

Blown Away, The Cat That

When they all arrived at the Great City of Az, it was in triumph and glory. Vivainne and Constance, with the Sphinx and Sheba stood beneath the great wind turbines to see that the Wing ed minions might solve the energy crisis. The Wingy ones flew in a cloud to the fore, the three bladedContinueContinue reading “Blown Away, The Cat That”