Published inThe Inkwell·PinnedMember-onlyHeaven’s ReckoningOn a dusty dirt road, three miles from the middle of nowhere, the most powerful entity in the known universe walked. Paced was more like it. There were only two beings in all of creation that made MIchael nervous. And he was about to see one of them. The Archangel…Fiction4 min readFiction4 min read
Published inThe Inkwell·PinnedMember-onlyHunting SeasonThe weather was cold. Even with the sun, the air had a bite to it. Which was fine with Jay. He had his Carhartt on. He could sit in the tree stand all day watching his breath waft into the air in little clouds. And that was exactly what he…Fiction4 min readFiction4 min read
Published inThe Inkwell·PinnedMember-onlyThe Curious Case of Emma LeeIt was a rainy day, the day that I met her. I remember the raindrops making their way down the shop windows as I walked along the sidewalk. I clutched my collar, holding it close to keep the precipitation out, and to keep the last vestiges of warmth inside my…Fiction5 min readFiction5 min read
Published inThe Inkwell·2 days agoMember-onlyWolves in the WoodsThe fire crackled and spit. John had a bad habit of putting wet logs in the flames. I’ve told him several times that the dry wood was on the right, but John is both dull and lazy so now I get to watch for popping embers. One ember shot in…Fiction5 min readFiction5 min read
Published inThe Inkwell·3 days agoMember-onlyThe Man Who Couldn’t RememberOn a dark corner of a dark street in a city people don’t talk about there is a man with a curious shop. Most of the people didn’t have a penny to spare. Most didn’t have a penny at all. Food was scarce, clothes too. And most didn’t even bother…Fiction3 min readFiction3 min read
Published inThe Inkwell·4 days agoMember-onlyThe Last MealThe air was cold and the ground was colder. The man pulled his old army jacket tighter. The wool blanket wrapped around him had more holes than thread. The light coming through the small tear in the tent made it hard to sleep. …Fiction3 min readFiction3 min read
Published inThe Inkwell·6 days agoMember-onlyThe First Day of FallHe comes on the first day of Fall. Every ten years. Everyone in town knew the stories. The kids walking home from school had heard the stories. The ghost of Autumn. They knew about the missing people. People attacked at cider mills, and pumpkin patches. Girls out getting their pumpkin…Fiction1 min readFiction1 min read
Sep 19Member-onlyForest GodsI know I’ve seen gods, Because I’ve been, To the forest and met, The trees, And prayed to the morning dew, And fallen leaves.Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Sep 19Member-onlyThe Most Common Writing Advice Isn’t that HelpfulHere’s why — Writing is an interesting profession. It occupies a funny place as it is an activity done by both amateurs, hobbyists, and professionals. Often the lines are blurred between the categories. It is also an activity that everyone has a lot of experience with between school and writing emails, work correspondence…Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
Published inThe Inkwell·Sep 17Member-onlyThe ArtistI was drawing while my friends were in the bathroom. I tried to avoid bars but my friends insisted, especially after making them spend all day at the museum the day before. I was capturing some quick character sketches when the pencil slipped from my hand. But before it hit…Fiction3 min readFiction3 min read