Wayward Words

Brief crossings, odd encounters, or small windows into larger worlds...short stories are getaways in small packages. Some are polished tales, some are experiments, and some are strange little creatures found under the floorboards of imagination.

Cartoon illustration of a wizard watching a king eat at a table, with a fox tail hidden beneath the king’s robe.

Tails Will Tell

A magical short story where a wizard’s careless spell, a fox curse, and a king’s greed reveal the folly of passing misfortune on.

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Whispers in the Wind

A woman braving the winter wind is guided—and frustrated—by mysterious voices, each reflecting her inner conflict, as she struggles to make sense of their advice.

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Jack Sprat’s Dilemma

Jack Sprat and his wife face the age-old dilemma of sharing a roast so small it’s practically theoretical. With riddles, clever bickering, and an unexpected guest, their Saturday supper proves that in the grand scheme of things, fairness is as elusive as the perfect cut of beef.

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