Tankas are like haikus but slightly longer, for those with slightly longer attention spans. Syllables go 5-7-5-7-7. Tried to intersperse the serious and the humorous. Originally posted on my blog. All photos used are mine, except when noted.

A collection of short stories, often with a sci-fi theme, though you'll find elements of fantasy, romance, and other genres since most stories are written using prompts from writing contests.

The Noire family curse is out for blood. Zenetra Noire must remain vigilant, especially after joining the Constabulary Force as a cadet-in-training. A distress call radioed in by celebrated explorer Scarlett Burn changes everything. The search and rescue operation over the Ghost Sea puts the team in peril and though led by a powerful alchemic inspector, someone on the airship harbors ulterior motives. To survive, Zenetra relies on haunting childhood stories from her missing sister, but there's no guarantee that her alchemic education is going to solve the secrets of a lost city and the strange, magical phenomenon that encircles it. *SLOWBURN* - *DEEP WORLDBUILDING*