A Mother and A Monster

Daleyza has slain hundreds of monsters. When the land falls to disease and famine, and beasts forgotten and feared alike arise, she slays hundreds more. But nothing could've prepared her for the kill that would change her. A short story written for the 'Of Monsters and Us' contest hosted by @Fantasy. Cover by @Arden...

Hidden Hearts

AVATAR meets Greek mythology in this fantasy parable in which a dryad reveals herself to protect her best friend from destruction. ___ Dryads have one rule: Never reveal yourself to the enemy. Tied to the tree who loves and guards them until death parts them both, these dryads--or hidden hearts--breathe life and cons...