Short Stories

  • The Tragedy of Aénotén and Nuítalié

    The tragedy of Aénotén and Nuítalié is a foundational myth in the Shíïrífa faith, of the ill fated love between the God of the Loam and the former Goddess of Spring. It explains why weeds and thorns and thistles grow from the Earth during all seasons of the year, and why the flowers have their…

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  • Distant Tales: Legends, Myths and Fables Vol. 1

    Distant Tales is a compendium of legends and myths passed down among the Asékén people of Alcrést. The legends range from creation myths to the tales of the exploits of gods and men.

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  • The First Day

    Below is a side story, set in the world of the Blades of Alcrest. Mages typically receive instruction at the Naralíné College of Illumination in the Ílorísían Empire or the Aríthana Library in Mírésía. This story details one student’s first day at the Naralíné College. Two major characters from the main story make cameos as…

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  • Pieces of Me

    Pieces of Me is a short story I wrote in early 2025 about my experiences with my psychiatrist, addressing some childhood trauma. This story contains child abuse, neglect, and themes of suicide so if you can’t handle that sort of thing, here is your warning.

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