Posts Tagged FlashesofDarkness-year1

Image text: Lord Thibault pounded on the door. He could not fathom why his new wife always took so long in the bath. “My dear, our guests are growing restless. Are you not finished yet?” “Just a few more minutes dear,” her tense voice almost sounded like she was calling from beneath the water. Thibault […]

Image text: As the coven’s chant ended a rumble shook the earth. The ground exploded; fire hurled into the sky. In a roiling cloud, eyes and mouths of flame opened. Lightning flashed and meteors fell from the heavens. The coven leader laughed as the demons began to rise from below. Hell had been released upon […]

Image text: “I’ll take two.” “I fold.” The gambler grinned to hear the telltale sounds of card play behind the door. He rubbed his hands expectantly and threw the door wide. “Room for another?” His words were choked off as his throat constricted with fear. The card players turned with creaking joints to look at […]

  Image text: The young soldier kicked the idle tank as he passed. “Piece of junk. After tomorrow I never have to see you again.” A green light flickered across the chassis and the engine roared to life, growling like an animal. The tank jerked forward, knocking the soldier to the ground. He could hear […]

Image text: “Hmm, Early Dynastic period. Typical of that time,” the archeologist spoke into the recorder as he examined the severed mummified head. “Obviously an executed commoner. Not very useful for study.” The mummy’s eyes began to glow with a dull yellow light and the jaw creaked open. “Fool, I am Djadjaemankh, Wizard to Pharaoh […]

Image text: The beast rose from the pit. Its roar caused the brave knight to doubt the wisdom of his quest. He steeled himself andlifted his shield preparing for the attack. Suddenly the entire beast’s body erupted in blue flame and orange light surged up the monster’s throat. The knight consigned his soul to his […]