Short Story of the Month
The Procession to the Golden Gnome
In one village—I know exactly where it lies, but I won’t say—they’ve had a lovely tradition for quite a few centuries. Every 22nd of March, the villagers, led by the mayor, set out in a procession to a crevice in the rocks, which for centuries has simply been called the Hole, so that every adult can throw a valuable object into the bottomless darkness, step aside, and wait...
Being of the Month
Erlik
God of the underworld, as known to the Siberian Turkic peoples. Eternal adversary of the Creator Ülgen. He was one of the first among the first, but he fell out with Ülgen and ended up in opposition; connections between early Christianity and the South Siberian faith, sometimes referred to in layman's terms as Turkic (Old Turkic) dualism, have been sought but not confirmed. As such, he is invoked by black shamans and adepts of this craft. Magic does not have to be harmful or damaging in his cult, as he also demands payment for warding off diseases.
Other Stuff
Sherlockiana: Police Officers
Even though Holmes became the patron of all literary detectives that came after him, he didn't consider himself as one. He thought of himself as a higher form of a sleuth.
Quote of the Month
“Nonsense! A good artist is always prepared to learn,” said the Dean. “Interesting thing, these fellows never seem to get the idea of perspective—”
The Bursar thought, or received the thought: that’s because perspective is a lie. If I know a pond is round then why should I draw it oval? I will draw it round because round is true. Why should my brush lie to you just because my eye lies to me?
— Terry Pratchett. The Last Continent
How to Properly Feed a Demon
Twenty-five short short stories for short short breaks. Starring aliens and people, gods as well as demons.
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