The mountain range rose high and ominous into the dark night sky, the moonlight illuminating the snowy peaks with an eerie glow. Jutting out of the side of the mountains was a wooden building known as The Refuge, and this was Bacca’s destination. It was meant to be a place of protection if ever there … More A King’s Ransom
This month we’re featuring author of YA contemporary and fantasy fiction (and OG Muse) Joyce Chua, and her novel LAND OF SAND AND SONG, an Asian fantasy published by Penguin Random House SEA! Read the full interview here. … More Writer Spotlight: Joyce Chua (one of our very own Muses!)
SULPHUR & SMOKE Living in a big city means witnessing all kinds of strange things, and Paris is no exception. You get used to the eccentricities of your fellow man pretty quickly. But when this particular man stopped short in front of me with preternatural grace and a fervent grin, it set my teeth on … More Sulphur & Smoke
Teo left the engine running. He leaned back in the driver’s seat, keeping his chin tucked into his jacket collar. Three minutes and twenty seconds. That was how long Vincenzo said it would take. Teo glanced at the dashboard clock, but knew he wouldn’t be able to count down each second without going mad. He … More Getaway
It’s time for a new writing prompt to usher in the new year! And what better prompt than this one? Stay tuned for new stories based it coming your way over the next few weeks. If you’d like to have a go, write your own and link to your blog in our comments! Ready, set, … More January/February 2021 Prompt
The sign made me pull to a stop. “You’ve actually been here before. We just made sure you forgot.” Too big to miss, but too many words to take in if you were careening down this empty, dusty road. … More Highway Star
The billboard says whatever you need it to, there on the side of the road. Some people driving by are leg-crossingly desperate for a potty break, and thank their lucky stars when it displays “Next Rest Stop – 2 Miles”. Some people are nodding off at the wheel, and with the assistance of their guardian … More Hekate’s Billboard
The seasons are turning and it’s looking like autumn here in the northern hemisphere. The Muses are BIG FANS of fall, and we wanted to pick a suitably spooky prompt for the next few months. The world is scary enough nowadays, but we hope our stories provide a little escape and a fun thrill, with … More October/November 2020 Writing Prompt
*Muses’ Note: this week’s story is by a new guest author, Siria De Silva. A content warning for her story can be found at the bottom of the page.* Of all the presents, the doll was the worst. Who gets a grown woman a doll, especially at a time like this? She would never … More Pressed Flowers
Ever onward and ever they come, One by one by one by one. Chivalrous men, knights of the realm, With sword and shield and polished helm. They trudge across moor, fen, and field All for a glimpse of my majesty revealed. My fiery eyes and tight-curled tail, My vicious limbs adorned with scales. … More Two Crowns of Gold
“No Good” cover by Hidden Citizens feat. Rånya “Tribulation” by Matt Maeson feat. VÉRITÉ “The Light We Cast” by Jessica Curry As Leda Revik walked into the meeting room, she reached for the blaster at her hip. Her finger flexed around the trigger both for her own comfort, and to watch Jace’s eyes widen … More The Light We Cast
Zadie hummed. Not with her voice, but with her whole self. Her very cells seemed to thrum with activity, with energy. She had felt it since she was little, and learned long ago that not everyone’s blood sang with this same frequency. She embraced it all, every little thing, like the way the hairs on … More Sparks
Muse in Pocket, Pen in Hand 