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The Magpie Magician
Animals | Historical

The Magpie Magician

ByManelle October 5, 2018September 6, 2022

A Short Story By Manelle Oliphant I wove my way through the entranced crowd. “Entranced” is what Mr. Marlowe called their state of mind at this point in the show….

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Rumpelstiltskin’s Downfall
Fairy Tale | Historical

Rumpelstiltskin’s Downfall

ByManelle September 5, 2018September 7, 2022

By Manelle Oliphant Rumpelstiltskin scowled at his glass, empty, except for the froth clinging to the corners. He grunted and threw a coin on the table. He stood, and his…

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Buy A Memory
Fairy Tale | Historical

Buy A Memory

ByManelle January 30, 2018September 7, 2022

A Short Story By Manelle Oliphant I had waited in the car for over an hour. Roger still hadn’t come back. That boy! For all he was grown, he never…

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The Mysterious Woman
Dragons | Historical

The Mysterious Woman

ByManelle December 18, 2017September 7, 2022

A short story by Manelle Oliphant The gray day didn’t promise much by way of distraction. Most of the guests of Nuttal’s Inn had left with hopes to travel before…

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The Mean Dowager
Dragons | Historical

The Mean Dowager

ByManelle October 3, 2017September 7, 2022

I’ve had the idea to create a Regency world where dragons exist  for a while now. I had a great time writing the story. I also had fun experimenting with…

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