Siren
He steps into a quiet forest beneath a hidden sky. His feet press against the soft undergrowth; birdsong fades and the breeze stills. Behind him the portal pulses, flickering towards…
Hyperphagia
'Oi! You hungry, boy?'Oh boy, was he hungry? Yes, he was! He was Hungry, and he was hungry all the time. They tried calling him other names, like Gobbler, Chompah,…
Heart of the Tomb
From the depths of a mountain pass, humanoid figures clad in red robes looked up to scan a darkness so profound that human eyes had no hope of piercing it.
Children of the Hive
Mardrax strode through the streets. His body blending into the shadows, his skin mostly hidden beneath a long coat. The keenest of observers would have seen a strange glow to…
From a Moment of Weakness
Koh didn’t have time to spare him a second thought. The Wirewurm surged forward through the thick fog, every one of its hundred eyes fixed on its intended prey. Koh pivoted away again, bringing the butt of his rifle down hard on the creature’s neck.
Beast Hunting
Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019 The Thunderhawk had been shot down from orbit two hours ago. The vessel’s crimson hull was mostly blackened, laid about in…
Fools and Lovers
She slips from a golden tear in the fabric of night, light feet landing on lifeless white soil. The Little Fools – blind, as always, to consequence – have stripped…
The Bodyguard
Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019 Sweat. Blood. And something that is beginning to die.The scent-sight of what locals call civilisation does not faze me as they…
Dere’s No Such Fing Az ‘Umies
'Dere’s no such fing az ‘umies!' Boss Skumskab spat out the words with the same casual confidence that he’d bite out an opponent's throat. Boss Rutgob and Warboss ‘Eadchoppa stared…
Red’un
Mob Muncha took a wrench to his own teef. One solid blow knocked his remaining tusk free and sent it skimming across the junk strewn floor of his shop. It…