Image attribution: EFFLORESCENT by Michael Whelan. Read more about the painting and following story here. You told me you dreamed of flowers. I was tired, energy spent trying to open rifts between worlds. I wanted to run my fingers through the gossamer mysteries hidden there. The next day, you painted wildflowers—snowdrops and flaming orchids. I returned … Continue reading We Dream of Flowers
General Fiction
Monologue – On the Edge
A video reading of my monologue "On the Edge." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfdDvsd08mQ
A Holly, Jolly Christmas Adventure
Eleth lien na falathier al kalenthyir dar latherbethin varnyir marstur da na kaleth falthen zethis puth vantak fen gladith. Eleth na sanganir na maztak do heleth ri walnarthir haled falathiar khar rys. (Translation) Beware the northern land of twisted canes for it is ever-watched and will permit no warrior’s feet to pass its wastes unchanged. … Continue reading A Holly, Jolly Christmas Adventure
The Fall
It’s funny, looking back, I remember that day as being hot. It was late spring, on a Saturday, and the sun was high. It must have been early afternoon. I know the sun was high because it was shining directly in my eyes as I lay on the ground. And I am sure it was … Continue reading The Fall
Aliens and Snowflakes
It was finally over. My boss let me cash in some of my vacation days right before Christmas so, with the days off I had already negotiated, I had almost the entire week free. His scowl as I left didn’t bode well, but that was a problem for another day. He was just upset because … Continue reading Aliens and Snowflakes
Josh Gauthier 