Do Woolly Sheep Dream of Electric Fish?
The electric fish swam in circles in the farmer’s pond. He didn’t like it much, it was far too confined after the depths of the ocean, but he knew he couldn’t…
April Raines
46 stories written on Ficly, 2009–2013, shared under CC BY-SA 3.0. Their page on ficly.com
Idle No More
He Dreams of Dragons lifted the teepee flap and peered outside. The plain was full. Teepees, fires, horses, and people were all around. He Dreams of Dragons…
A Long Day
Another file. Another woman. Another set of test results saying the same damn thing. Why was he always the one who had to deliver the news? No, that was…
A Long Time Coming
Max and Hank stared at each other across the gaping remains of the Imuno-Tech building. Ragged pieces of metal groaned and settled to the ground. “So,” Max…
Halfway Between
She’d picked up ‘Deathly Hallows’ in the kid’s books section, not the adult’s. The kid’s cover was more cheerful with the trio in the mound of gold, even if…
That Damn Book
“How many times you read that damn book anyways?” Jack said, shaking the thin book in his fist. Chrissie didn’t have to look up and see the edges of the…
When is a Sibling not a Sibling?
A sister is a gift, a joy, someone to share those girly things, or tomboy things, with for all times. You spend those first two years playing with her…
If Only She Knew
C’h’caaa watched, all its eyes focused on the girl as she let go of her human mother’s hand and walked nervously through the muttering crowd. Her eyes, two…
The Beholder's Eyes
The swarthy human with the dashing grin and golden blonde hair was talking agitatedly with a large floating monster. The monster had one enormous central eye…
We Needed A New Muse
“I guess this Internet thing isn’t going away anytime soon,” the Universe said to himself. “Huh?” piped up the Universe’s-Inner-Child. “Sorry, I was reading.”…
When the Clock Stopped
Walters picked up the clock by its base and turned it over in his hands. There was a coating of brown dust on it; the face was smashed. The hands read 10:45…
It's All in the Name
Ms. Ava Rice sat at her oak desk on her leather chair glaring at her stock portfolio. Two percent increase? Did her broker really expect her to be satisfied…
To Spite Her Face
Her boobs were perfect, perky C-cups. Her ass was taut and round. Her hips made that coveted hourglass shape. Her feet were petite, and so were her hands. Her…
The Sacrifice of Saffron Truefoot
“I’ll go,” the halfling said stepping forward. Heads turned, human and elven, but not the half-ogre who stood between her and the devil. A smile spread across…
If You Just Look Hard Enough
If we stare straight ahead with blinders on Minding our own business until they’re gone, We’ll miss them. Those moments, everyday life, The man who cooks…
Poetic Rant
There’s a theory, often stated That rules are made to be broken But then, there’s those folks who never bother. Artistry is not defined by breaking of the…
Bess, the Landlord's Daughter
When the Redcoats burst through her door, Bess knew. Her highwayman would return that night; they meant her to be the bait they caught him with. As they tied…
Caution Children Playing
Mark was driving home from the Supermarket, trunk filled with goodies for the night’s festivities. There was construction on his usual route, reworking the…
Friends with Benefits
I’d agreed when he suggested we be friends with benefits. He was my best friend, and it was easier than the hassle of dating; safer, too as we both knew each…
An Important Purchase
The final slave market before snowfall was the only one of the year held after dark; therefore it was the only one Signore Umbrae could attend himself, and…