Let me say right up front that Gunther was definitely not a young man.I knew he had been around the Santa operation at the North Pole long before I arrived with my bright ideas for cost reduction. I was called in to promote increased toy production by the...
The union of Elf workers Local 6969 has signed a new five year contract with the Claus Industries with the option to extend the terms for a second five year period commencing immediately at conclusion of the first segment. Estimated production increases t...
“Well, Kadren,” the woman said in a husky voice, “is this better?”The woman picked up the Cal overcoat from the ground, which looked like some bizarre flesh-coloured mass of soft wax, and handed it to one of the goblinoids, who held it for her.“Who are yo...
PrologueMagic was once abundant in the world: most agree with that. What people disagree on is how to bring the magic back.Some say the magic will never return, that it is a punishment for past sins. Some say the magic will return once the sins have bee...
It’s Christmas Eve in Christmas Town. The elves are busy getting Santa’s magical sleigh packed with toys for all the good children around the world. Rumor has it Santa traded his sleigh in for a Lamborghini with all the latest bells and whistles. With his...
A tiny chapel, made of wood and painted in a warm, dark red, was perched on one of Iceland’s little rolling hills close to the sea. Small white crosses stood in neat, short rows and made long shadows in midsummer’s endless dawn. An old woman knelt before...
The Dragon SlayersVolume 1: Four Squared Chapter I: The Rogue “Dearest Felicia, I know it must be lonely in that backwater city, but you must be careful of those you associate with! The spirit of your mother lingers in you, don't let her wisdom go unheede...
"Go on boy, Good Old Santa!" Cindy, a precocious eighteen year old in her twelfth grade at high school, smiled sweetly at her mother and assured her that she would not stay out late. Clare, her best friend, also had school in the morning, so they would no...
RedTails: AwakeningsA Night Out, A Night InByScarletdownChapter VIII : Small TalkAfter the girls left for Hot Summer Nights, Frelic reached into his pouch and extracted another vial, syringe, and needle. "Come here, Fuzzbutt," he said, patting the seat of...
RedTails: AwakeningsA Night Out, A Night InByScarletdownChapter VII : Final InstructionsAfter the Kobold lady and Skunk girl were gone and out of earshot, Hansen gave a low whistle and touched a paw to his chest, "Wow! By the Mink's bottom," he swore, "wh...
RedTails: AwakeningsA Night Out, A Night InByScarletdownChapter VI : Stand Off and Stand DownFrelic, with his cypress wizard's staff glowing an eerie blue-white held before him, took point. Karma, short cutlass firmly held in one paw, stood to his right,...
RedTails: AwakeningsA Night Out, A Night InByScarletdownChapter V : Safety BriefingFrelic disengaged himself from his sister, planted a tender kiss on her sweet bottom, sat up on the bed, removed the rose in his hair and put it back in its rightful place...
RedTails: AwakeningsA Night Out, A Night InByScarletdownChapter III : Penance, Passion, and a BathNow alone in the outer lounge, Frelic turned to his sister and gave her a smile that reflected a mix of pure unconditional love, and unbridled feral passion....
RedTails: Awakenings A Night Out, A Night In By Scarletdown Chapter II : Show and Tell The wizard ushered his little entourage into a modest but comfortably appointed third floor corner room, and closed the door behind him. The heavily-laden shopping pack...
RedTails: AwakeningsA Night Out, A Night InByScarletdownChapter I : Back to the HighTailThe trio padded up the cobblestone walk, passing by various shops, inns, and taverns as they headed back to the Hightail Inn to relax and sort out the recent events wh...
