Category Archives: Stories

A Sip from Chalice

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Marion

Here is a scrap from a work in progress, Chalice, a fantasy novel set in Seattle in the 1930s. Magic flourishes and booze is still illegal. Gabe is a blind tattooist who has acquired a set of magical tattoo needles … Continue reading →

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Second Snippet of The New Prophet

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Marion

Here’s a bit more of the desert story: The plant men wore their bright green armor and their black face masks and carried short staffs that spat lightning. They lined up the workers, the elders, the young ones who hadn’t … Continue reading →

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A Snippet

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Marion

Here is the opening of short story I wrote at our writers retreat in September. This story came from two writing prompts. One was given to us by Marta, but the other one had stuck in my head earlier in … Continue reading →

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Between the Lines: A Thought Exercise

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Marion

Scene One: The bulrushes along the banks of a wide, placid river. The land beyond it is flat and green. Egyptian Princess: (Falls back, panting. She is sweating.) By all the gods! Body Slave: (Holds a newborn infant.) It’s a … Continue reading →

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Ragged

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Marion

This is my original work. You are welcome to link to it. If you quote from it, give me credit. Commentary:  I think I do achieve the illusion of a non-human main character in this fantasy story. It’s one of … Continue reading →

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Fiction: Counting the Ripples

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Marion

[This is original fiction by Marion Deeds. If you want to link to it, fine. If you quote it, give me credit.] “I can’t talk to you right now,” Shillaylee said as the volunteer brought Heather into the empty garage. … Continue reading →

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Short Story: Invasive Species

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Marion

This is my original fiction. You have my permission to link to it. If you want to use any part or all of it, give me credit. * Speed Limit: 25 mph Your Speed:  32 Your Speed: 34 Your Speed: … Continue reading →

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Protected by Unicorns

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Marion

This is a silly little story that isn’t very strong. I didn’t spend too much time on it, but I had fun writing it. Brian’s Comics in Petaluma was the inspiration, because of it’s location and unusual floor space. (I’m … Continue reading →

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Littoral Zone

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Marion

This is original fiction. You may link to it if you want. If you cite it or quote it, give me credit. Nina was right on Tim’s heels, striding effortlessly through the horsetail reeds. When they parked in the turnout … Continue reading →

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Morning at the Lake (A Writing Exercise)

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Marion

(This is original fiction by me. It’s okay it you want to link to it. If you quote it, give me credit for it and cite this post.) This is my version of the Contentless Dialogue exercise. I didn’t include … Continue reading →

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