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Author: Veronica Malbec

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Garden of Stone

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Veronica Malbec
back of male statue

The arrow pins me to the door by my cloak. I try to remove it, but a second arrow pins my other shoulder. These are soon followed by two more under my arms. I am trapped.

For the first time, I hear footsteps approaching behind me. Continue Reading →

Short Stories fantasy, gorgon, male, ownership, statue, stone, voluntary
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Immortality Awaits

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Veronica Malbec
female statue

The line of hopefuls is moving faster than expected. Alkem’s reputation as an efficient operation is well-deserved. Winding like a river around brass poles and velvet ropes, the flow of people draws me steadily forward. Within a few minutes, I’ve reached the head of the line. Continue Reading →

Short Stories female, sci-fi, statue, stone, voluntary
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Stone Sacrifice

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Veronica Malbec
woman in robe

The drums continue their rhythmic beat as I savor the final minutes of my mortal life. Standing at the edge of the natural pool, I look around at the assembled followers in their black robes—faces hidden under deep hoods. Continue Reading →

Flash Fiction fantasy, male, statue, stone, voluntary
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