Cabo de Tormentas

The Cabo de Tormentas has long lured Portuguese sailors. Many have tried to round the cape, but all have failed, for the Cabo de Tormentos is no ordinary cape. Legend says a stormy death awaits any foolish enough to challenge the Adamastor in its own home. *** The mid-afternoon sun glimmered on the crystal blue … Read more

The Archivist’s Adventures: ‘The Turnip That Knew Too Much’

ARCHIVE ENTRY #017 Title: “The Turnip That Knew Too Much” Filed by: Estella Wormwood, Apprentice of Orlin the Wise Date: 4th Bloomtide, Year 623 Location: Turnwell Village Security Level: Moderate —     Sir. Rudius(Rudy) Baga This record details the events involving a sentient root vegetable, a disgraced village, and an attempted sautéing by one … Read more

THE SEA CHILD

THE SEA CHILD The boy dived and caught in his teeth the lobster. He jammed the sharp claws with his hands, to avoid any reaction, and threw a fatal bite to the abdomen of the crustacean. Even this day, the meal was assured. He had fallen from a ship, maybe… but he was not drowned, … Read more

“Oh God, Why?”

“Have a lovely holiday in Sicily, sir.”, said George to his tutor, Mr, Martin “I am sure we shall, young sir. My wife is Sicilian, you see, and she has family there. Her niece is getting married, and in Sicily, a family wedding is a command performance. A Sicilian wedding is nothing if not spectacular.” … Read more