Folksburywoods

Grunt was the village scavenger. While the villagers tolerated him because he performed a function, no one dared associate themselves with him. Alexander, for that was his given name, was born to a merchant family and, for the first ten years of his life, was given everything a child could…

Lee and Helen lived near a small village and were affectionately known by the children as Pop Pop and Gunk Gunk.  Lee was a miller who collected grain and ground it for the townsfolk. Helen baked bread and pastries, which she gave the children as snacks. The two were known…

In old Russia, when the air is cold, and trees stand naked under a midnight moon, it is unwise to travel the roads alone. The wise ones tell of a tall, dark creature that walks like a tree but bites like a bear.  Tatyana walks the road fearless of the…

Criten Malbar lived on a rock in the middle of a swamp, far from everything Criten hated: people. Rumor had it that Criten had once been a pirate who sailed the seven seas, raiding ports and ships alike. The local elders said that was nonsense and blamed the story on…

Silas Scrum, the keeper of things, lived alone in a dark, dank, and cobweb-filled hole in the side of a tree. He liked it that way. One crisp autumn day, Silas encountered a very unusual dwelling. “Good morning, who are you, and what is your function?” asked Silas. “I am…

They say diamonds are the way to a woman’s heart, but I’m afraid I have to disagree. The way to a woman’s heart is fine dining wear.

Silently it waits Eyes of glowing red search the shore THERE! A farmer fetches water for his sheep Moving slowly, causing no ripples Not a splash to be heard At the bank, rearing high into the air Fear, panic, escape, must escape The Water Horse

Once, there was a time when masters helped those in great need. One of the most famous was Master Norf. Each day, he would arise before dawn, drink two cups of strong tea, and then step out of his dwelling to meet those traveling far and wide to seek his…

Within the Folksburywoods lies a place not visited by most, known as the under-dwelling. The Woodlings and Snafu live here among the fallen trees and rotting vegetation. Gojeck the Elder and his friend Triton spend their days searching the forest floor for lost items forgotten by travelers of enormous size.…

Peapod was the local miller and lived with his cat Precocious and goat Petunia. From time to time, the miller kept chickens for fresh eggs and dinner when they passed on. Living far from town meant folks didn’t stop by much, but that was fine with Peapod. He liked it…

Walking one evening in her favorite meadow The Sneegle sees millions of dancing lights She thinks that they might be unfulfilled dreams From those too frightened to try, so let them fly Sneegle smiles and wishes them well as they seek Those who will embrace them and make them bloom…

The silence was the worst for Anya. The birdsong and insect buzzing had filled her spirit with joy; it had gone since he came. Anya reminded herself it was no one’s fault; the ancient scrolls foretold his coming. Every child knew of the dark one and his forces of evil.…