Tagged: historical fiction
Holy Men in Unholy Times
Apocalyptic Short Story My breathing became labored as chilled air pulled through the damp cloth covering my face. It was a formality, as most doctors knew; a small comfort for the dying. Those entering...
Finding Wobbly Doll
Historical Fiction “It’s them Bolsheviks,” Gertrude Delaney overheard a policeman say as he read the New York Times. “They want another bloody revolution.” She bowed her head guiltily when he caught her staring, and...
Giving Thanks – Part One
Short Story Patrick jumped off the side of the ship into the water. Parts of it were ice and cut the flesh of his bare calves as he trod through it, determined to...
Not for Profit Martyrs – Part Two
Historical Fiction Stories Historians cite a multitude of reasons for the occurrence of the 17th century witch trials in Salem and in Europe during the Dark-Middle Ages. A belief in happen stance, luck,...
In the Night
Hadrian had woken up so many nights that by now it felt as if he’d always done so. Outside, a low hanging moon casted its serene glow over their balcony. It must be the...
