B. Morris Allen's Blog, page 14
April 10, 2019
Beginnings 010 – After the Fall
The faint sound of music filtered through gauzy curtains and into the reception hall. As far as Rezin was concerned, it could just filter right on out again, through the gracefully arched windows and over the soft green lawn to the shimmering lake in the distance. And take that damnable crowd with it.
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“After the Fall”
About the story: The second story about Rezin Miller – Witness to the death of civilizations.
April 9, 2019
Beginnings 009 – Barren Witness
A low moaning sound floated over the horizon. Another Inchkar, no doubt, sacrificing himself to one pathetic god or other. The moaning was not from the sacrifice, of course. The Inchkar were devout, stoic – they took stoicism to a new level. Rezin spat, precious moisture on the cracked, parched soil. Creeping, crawling creatures converged instantly, met, fought, and died. The drops of spit evaporated, but the fresh corpses drew other creatures, thirsty for the little moisture those husks con...
April 8, 2019
Beginnings 008 – The Devil and Ms Koslovich
The news ended, and Mary Koslovich turned off her television. The knob clicked, and she listened to the odd, high pitched whine that the old set emitted. It faded quickly, and she rose from her comfortable chair. In a moment, the alarm would go off, warning her that it was 6:35, ten minutes until He came.
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“The Devil and Ms Koslovich”
About the story: Lonely Ms. Koslovich has an encounter with a handsome devil.
April 7, 2019
Beginnings 007 – Proteus’ Revenge
I was a garrulous person once, but Bergen Evans changed all that. Words, according to Mr. Evans, are living protean things.
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“Proteus’ Revenge”
Twisted Dreams
Published 01-Oct-2011
About the story: Just as it says – based on running across a Bergen Evans quote.
April 6, 2019
Beginnings 006 – Sophistication
Rick Henson was probably the most sophisticated person I ever met. He was one of those people who can take the last cookie when you offer them around, and then tell you later how good it was. He took candy from his little nephews and nieces regularly.
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“Sophistication”
About the story: Earl Wilson said “Sophistication means the ability to do anything without feeling guilty.” I just built on that.
April 5, 2019
Beginnings 005 – Sacrifice
“I challenge you.”
The words rang out clear and crisp as the air of the cool fall morning. The speaker, a young, dark-haired man, held his staff high above his head in a stiff, formal gesture. Brilliant white robes fell back from slim arms ornamented with silver bands.
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“Sacrifice”
The Deathgod’s Chosen
Published 29-May-2014
About the story: Sometimes, being powerful isn’t all it’s made out to be.
April 4, 2019
Beginnings 004 – Blind
I see her in the pool, colored by the autumn hues around me: hair the deep red-brown of leaves, skin the pale yellow of a late flower. Only her eyes have no color. There is no reflection there, and the clear blue of the pool fills them.
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“Blind”
Absent Willow Review
Published 16-Jan-2011
About the story: My first published story, about a man trapped in his own world. Based on a Deep Purple song.
April 3, 2019
Beginnings 003 – Tarot Woman
A unicorn raised one hoof in salute to the small red snake coiled beside a sparkling stream. In the background, pale pink flowers contrasted with the mossy green of tree roots and trunks.
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“Tarot Woman”
About the story: A anti-hero and the woman who tries to help him.
Inspired by a Rainbow song.
April 2, 2019
Beginnings 002 – Erm the Invincible
“The ogre,” they told Erm, “is unstoppable.”
“Nonsense,” he replied. “Nothing is unstoppable.”
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“Erm the Invincible”
Allenthology
Published 25-Sep-2015
About the story: About a hero who fights monsters with a little too much confidence..
April 1, 2019
Beginnings 001 – The Orange Donkey
My name is Jules, I am a boy, 12 years old, and I live on a farm. When I saw Alfred (that was the only name that fit him), I knew I had to have him. I was on my way back from the town school, and I ran the rest of the way home. I slammed into the house and stood a few minutes panting.
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“The Orange Donkey”
BMorrisAllen.com
Published 24-Feb-2013
About the story: My first ever story – from when I was about six. Spoiler: it’s about a donkey – that gets turned orange.
