A collection of poems replete with mythological and fantastical elements, including the tale of a tiger becoming king over the other animals.
The Book of the Dun Cow
Some days you battle yourself and other monsters. Some days you just make soup.
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Posted : October 31, 2021 7:39 pm
A sad story of the very limited library, owned by a cow.
Companion Planting In New Zealand
There, shining in the sunrise, larger than they had seen him before, shaking his mane (for it had apparently grown again) stood Aslan himself.
"...when a willing victim who had committed no treachery was killed in a traitor's stead, the Table would crack and Death itself would start working backwards."
Posted : November 1, 2021 3:09 am
A new Covid-era book about how to grow a companion during lockdown so you will have your very own potted plant friend to converse with at home. This particular edition focuses on plants suitable to the climate of New Zealand.
The Elves and the Shoemaker
Posted : November 1, 2021 11:04 am
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A story about Santa's elves, after revolting and taking charge of the business, force Santa to make shoes day in and day out for their cold feet.
Little Britches
Be still.
The voice repeated the words again and again, like a beating heart, until Janner was at last able to obey and rest, rest, rest. There in the light of the Fane of Fire, Janner Wingfeather encountered -- absorbed -- an abiding peace that he would never forget all the days of his life.
He was still. And he was loved.
Andrew Peterson, The Wingfeather Saga - The Warden and the Wolf King
Posted : November 1, 2021 1:55 pm
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A children's story about a pair of pants that are too small to be of use anymore to its owner.
The House of Arden
Some days you battle yourself and other monsters. Some days you just make soup.
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Posted : November 4, 2021 6:40 pm
In a dystopian future where unlimited bread sticks have long been forgotten, a family struggles to survive in a mysterious structure known only by the word "Arden" that remains on its stucco edifice, the rest of the letters worn away by time.
Charlotte's Web
Posted : November 5, 2021 3:40 pm
A spider and a pig
The Count of Monte Cristo
"And this is the marvel of marvels, that he called me beloved."
(Emeth, The Last Battle)
Posted : November 5, 2021 3:49 pm
The story of a man who opened restaurant that served only Monte Cristo sandwiches.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
These are only shadows of the real world
Posted : November 5, 2021 7:48 pm
A young boy is required to clean a messy bedroom, to find information about the owner's plans after he fails to return from a trip,
Any Given Day
There, shining in the sunrise, larger than they had seen him before, shaking his mane (for it had apparently grown again) stood Aslan himself.
"...when a willing victim who had committed no treachery was killed in a traitor's stead, the Table would crack and Death itself would start working backwards."
Posted : November 5, 2021 11:50 pm
Cyberlucy liked
A story about a doomsday prepper who falls in love with the cashier at the military surplus store, who ultimately convinces them that there's somethings you simply can't prepare for.
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing.
memento mori
Posted : November 7, 2021 1:56 pm
A salesman talks about his latest product, a thing to write on, easily cleaned, and that makes it absolutely remarkable!
Time Cat
We have hands that fashion and heads that know,
But our hearts we lost - how long ago! -- G. K. Chesterton
Posted : November 7, 2021 2:10 pm
Eagle Scout liked
A cat teaches a new generation how to read analogue clocks because he grew up in Big Ben and he likes them better than digital clocks and its tragic that no one can read them anymore.
Call of the Wild
This is the journey
This is the trial
For the hero inside us all
I can hear adventure call
Here we go
Posted : November 8, 2021 7:34 pm
The Rose-Tree Dryad liked
A young man always dreamed of being a forest ranger, but is only able to get a job as a telemarketer for the wild life preserve, asking for donations.
Turtles All the Way Down
memento mori
Posted : November 8, 2021 8:08 pm
Cyberlucy and The Rose-Tree Dryad liked
A submarine is commissioned to do an underwater survey of what has happened to all the world's turtles.
Traveller in time
Posted : November 8, 2021 9:44 pm
There is a railway station located in Time. You can get there if you get on the right train but the schedules don't match any known timetable and if you do get there, you may not get back to where you started. The Traveller has several adventures, and begins to think he's cracked the schedule--but then he gets off the train in a time and place before the invention of trains...
The Missing of Clairdelune
We have hands that fashion and heads that know,
But our hearts we lost - how long ago! -- G. K. Chesterton
Posted : November 9, 2021 7:18 am
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