There Arose Such a Clatter: Tales from the Naughty List

by C.M. Nascosta

“Everyone is someone, liebchen. If we weren’t, then everyone would be no one. As far as declarations go, that’s a bit weak. Why don’t you go back to your own table and contemplate the futility of existence, and let me enjoy my dessert.”

Snerk

Worshipers of these asinine new gods mistakenly believed chastity was the mark of goodness, chastity and piousness, but these ancient trees knew better. There was no crime in passion or in loving freely, for seeking pleasure with others was one of the scant ways these humans had to express joy, and worshipers of the old gods knew this.

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