medieval - Stories

The world was shaped to be good and prosperous. The gods were commanded to guard it, and for many an age it was so. But in a night of great conflict the world was shattered by powerful magic and the sky fell upon the mortal realms. 20 years have passed. Ambitions have reignited and armies march once more. Champions must rise to save the mortal realms, for failure means the end of all they know. Ki grew up in this world, and the story of the years to come is also his story.

My first and for now, only attempt at Fantasy. It was before I really began reading YA Fantasy book series. I don't think it is a good example of what a Fantasy should be and it was supposed to have a lot of subsequent parts to it, but I decided to just complete the story as it was. It is about a group of warriors selected to save their Empress who was taken by her sister and her sister's lover. Once trusted advisers to the throne, now looking to usurp it.

The story of Peter Abelard’s affair with and love for Heloise has become legendary. But why did Heloise deny the marriage? Why did she go to the convent of Argenteuil at Peter Abelard's urging? Gilles de Cyenville is fascinated by Abelard and Abelard’s writings. He seeks to speak to Peter Abelard who lives in the Abbey of Saint-Denis. Gilles de Cyenville uncovers the truth. France, 1118.

In the tradition of Rudyard Kipling, a boy who is a thief becomes a spy.

Short stories, poetry and prompts that I write on the whim

Blake is on the pursuit of the solution of his problems. This lead him to a strange manor, a strange Lord and an even stranger deal. It contains acts of mutilation.

Who is this strange boy? What has he done to attract the Royal Guard's attention? Will he be able to escape with his life and freedom?
Only time will tell.

Meet Ghalib: restless as a palace servant, fascinated by something he shouldn't be.

Disinherited by their father, twins Roland and Robert are given to York Cathedral where they come to rely on each other for emotional support. The twins are two sides of the same coin and cannot imagine how they could survive life without the other; but both of their lives change when Roland meets and falls in love with Wulfric, another novice monk. This is a story of love, jealousy and brotherhood interwoven with the downfall of Richard II and a rebellion against Henry IV.

When did what happen? Many people have asked for a timeline for these stories. Here's the best that's available, right now.