@sifaswriting.bsky.social"What's the difference between a #cemetery and a graveyard?"
"One is consecrated ground, the other is secular," she said. "In this case, this one is reserved for those poor souls who fit in neither, like fae and the like." The plots were adorned with flowers and cheerful lights.
@sifaswriting.bsky.socialThe #graveyard seemed quiet by day. At night, it came alive, in a sense. The magic rained down on the stones and spirits rose as if from their beds. Death didn't stop these particular townsfolk from concluding their business.
@short-stories.bsky.social@sifaswriting.bsky.social"Mama, look at the #gargoyles up there, on the church!"
"I see them."
"They look hideous! And they're watching to make sure you don't do bad things."
The noblewoman nodded and ushered her girl inside. She was a perceptive one. Those stone creatures saw everything.
@short-stories.bsky.socialThe fields are black
bordering the deserted harbour,
furious dark waves
breach the unopened doors
of an ancient mausoleum,
an abrupt earthquake shakes
crouching gargoyles on ruined spires,
stirring bitter torments
buried in cold tombs.
#FromOneLine #vss365 #vssfantasy #emoetry #inkmine #BSPP58 #poem
@danigracewrites.bsky.social
@thescribblings.com@thescribblings.com
@sifaswriting.bsky.social"Should we be worried?"
"What?"
"As soon as the sun goes down, our magic becomes stronger. It's convenient, but I can't help but be concerned."
"Ah, don't worry about it. It always happens this time of year. Maybe it's just natural."
She wasn't convinced of the fact.
@sifaswriting.bsky.socialHe brushed away the #cobwebs, cleaned the floors, painted the walls. His crew shoveled debris into large bins. Electricians fixed the wiring, plumbers fixed the piping, workers replaced the insulation and flooring.
The old mansion was becoming alive. The ghosts approved.
@short-stories.bsky.social@sifaswriting.bsky.social"Did you see that #apparition?! One moment it's there, the next it's gone!"
"The lady in grey? Oh, that's just Gladys. She still gotta get used to manifesting her presence. Don't worry, she might pop in now and then, but she's not a bad sort."
@sifaswriting.bsky.social"Seriously, they call him a #specter? He's the nicest ghoul in the neighbourhood!"
"He's eight feet tall, lanky, and missing all his teeth. Oh, and he tends to wander around and startle people by accident. But he's a good guy, once you get to know him."
@short-stories.bsky.social
@morganrrhaze.bsky.social#vssfantasy #15WordPoet #micropsycho #microfictionmonday
Migration along Lantern lit Forgotten routes. Following Silver Threads as
if sewn with Golden Needles
JillWellington pixabay.com
@morganrrhaze.bsky.social#InkMine #wss366 #vssfantasy #penstricken
In the Wild, bears to bumblebees get Settled. Preparing for Hibernation. Choosing to Sleep through Winter
Koen Hensgens unsplash.com
