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Smoke & Magic

Fantasy & urban fantasy stories

Welcome to my website! Here I present my journey as a writer: from my early exercises and short stories to my novels currently in progress. I hope you find something you like among the following posts, which may add something to your day. Enjoy reading!

"Reading is like travel, allowing you to exit your own life for a bit, and to come back with a renewed, even inspired, perspective."
― Laurie Helgoe

The Ages of Hathea

The Origin Myth of Hathea

The world of The Waterweaver's Prophecy

The myth of Hathea's creation, as told around a crackling campfire.

The Moons of Hathea – The Realm of Magic

The world of The Waterweaver's Prophecy

A short tale about the birth of the moons of Hathea.

In the Dragon's Lair

Short story in first person POV (Reading time 10 mins.)

The story of Danna and the dragon in the dragon's cave. We follow the scene first from Danna's perspective, then from the dragon's.

The Screwdriver

Practice

A short conversation around a wardrobe. (Exercise in 10 minutes, reading time 1 minute.)

I Just Wanted to Help!

Practice

The end of the quarter was approaching, and chaos reigned in the project management department... 

The Message (short monologue, 1 minute reading)

Practice

My bed is soft and inviting, but sleep just keeps avoiding me. Who would think of sending a text message at 11 p.m. saying, "We need to talk tomorrow"?

In Prison (short)

Practice

Darkness reigned in the prison, my sweaty hands fumbled for the cell lock. My heart pounded as...