He thought it would make her happy. With a flourish, Kukulcan donned his feather robe and stepped into the circle. He had been working for ages on this long count calendar, and tonight, the first night of the Tzolk’in cycle, he was ready to dedicate it to her. His mother. His lover. His goddess. Continue reading “Apocalypse Now”
Elemental
They were the Weather Men, and they ruled the world. Continue reading “Elemental”
Stargazer
His eyes were shut, his lids and eyebrows squinting with such force that his entire face was contorted. Continue reading “Stargazer”
Kick My Ass
“Wow, you sure walk fast.” Continue reading “Kick My Ass”
Secrets of Eden
“Dr. Brinkley! Come here!”
Dr. Joshua Brinkley stood up and fanned himself with his hat. Six weeks at this dig, and he still hadn’t gotten used to the heat. By this time next month, he mused, I might have sweated enough to get back to my college weight. Continue reading “Secrets of Eden”
La Llorona
She stood outside the store in the pouring rain, just beyond the awning. The first thing Pablo noticed about her was not the way her long hair fell in thick, wet ropes down her back, nor her blotchy red face, nor her unusually slender frame, outlined by the black cotton sundress, now soaked, that clung to her body, leaving very little to the imagination. No, the first thing he noticed was her eyes, bloodshot and tired, devoid of any hint of happiness. Continue reading “La Llorona”
Piquancy
I see you from across the room. That look in your eyes tells me that you mean to devour me whole…and I have a feeling I won’t mind it one bit. Continue reading “Piquancy”
Chrysalis
It was coming. I could neither see nor hear it, but I knew it was approaching. Slowly, deliberately, it was coming for me. Continue reading “Chrysalis”
The Sleeping Lady
Long ago, in the land of gold and fog, there lived a young girl named Tamalpais. She was the daughter of the chief of her tribe, and she was so beautiful that warriors from up and down the coast would travel for miles and miles to try to win her hand in marriage. Continue reading “The Sleeping Lady”
Dragonfall
The tavern door swung open with a bang. Most of the men in the room blinked and recoiled from the bright sunlight streaming in. Some even got up from their seats and went upstairs, shooting nasty looks at the newcomer. Continue reading “Dragonfall”