“No, you can’t, it’s against the law!” I struggle against the fairies dragging me along, big burly ones too. “Yes we can sweetheart,” the female one says in a sickly sweet voice. “Article 23 of the new constitution never specifies the use of children in time travel.”I continue struggling, new constitution be damned. Fairies andContinue reading “The Time Machine”
Author Archives: Isla McCullough
Fight
There are three reasons I don’t fight demons: they’re rich, they’re arrogant, and they always, always cheat. Without fail. “Lyric,” says a voice behind me. I pause and then resume putting one foot in front of the other. “What’s the bet on me today?” “Thirty gold. And a few silvers thrown in by the moreContinue reading “Fight”
The Story of Great-Great-Grandmother Gisele
When my grandmother was a young woman, she sold emotions. Right there on that very street corner, you see? Where the sign post and the lamp meet. They were usually bottled, of course, by the time they reached her table, and she would line them up one by one, in neat little rows. The womanContinue reading “The Story of Great-Great-Grandmother Gisele”
How to Get Through a Fantastical Maze (without going *that* insane)
First, patience. You’ll need a lot of it because you won’t be able to get a bird’s eye view to see where you are (at least at first). Understand that moving will get you farther than sitting and contemplating every fork in the road. Ignore the secret passages. They are dark, damp, and scary, andContinue reading “How to Get Through a Fantastical Maze (without going *that* insane)”
Writers are the Greatest Devils
Writers are the greatest devils of all. If you don’t believe me, try it out for yourself. See how it takes you over and makes you relish in the control you now have; the power. See how it makes you go just that tiny, teeny-weeny bit insane. Ever seen those villain redemption movies? I hearContinue reading “Writers are the Greatest Devils”
