Hildegarde concocted a recipe for a stew sure to keep a dragon full for many months and put out the fire inside his belly. It was a rather niche recipe book, but just what Jenny needed.
Dragon Stew (part 1)
Superhero for a Day
I wrote this for my son when he was little. He wanted to be a superhero in the worst way, but sometimes the rewards were not worth the struggle. It was a bright, sunny morning. The kind of day that was just meant for playing and Al knew exactly what he wanted to do. He... Continue Reading →
The Hunter
Queen Gertie, cunning and knowing both her kingdom and children better than Humphrey, found the best hunter. The hunter was given gold and the ransom note, which presented three challenges. The hunter accepted.
The Best Nest
This weekend I didn't write. I let my mind and emotions adjust to my youngest moving away to college. So many worries on my mind - will he like it; will he manage to get along with his roommate (who is admittedly his best friend, but they have never lived together before); does he have... Continue Reading →
The War Council
The lid to the sewing basket was broken, a hinge fell of years ago. Inside the basket were sparse spools of black and white cotton – sturdy and good for mending. Luke, twelve years-old, a practiced hand at Frankenstein stitches, sat cross-legged on the cold and drafty floor. His tongue protruded. One eye closed, the other squinted as he attempted to thread the needle. He missed … again. A breath of frustration escaped his lips, shifting brown, shaggy hair that fell jaggedly over his eyes.
Shannon McCauley - Author 