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Stories in which characters are turned to stone.
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The Gargoyle’s Patience

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Kailey Alessi
gargoyle

Every night’s the same. The lights turn off, one by one, until there is nothing but a single spotlight above my cage. They use the light to stop me from ripping their heads off. Continue Reading →

Drabbles horror, statue, stone
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Lifelike

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Ospell's Curiosities
marble statue of woman

It was stunning, an absolute marvel, so much so that if Chrissy wasn’t already cold to the core from the rain she would have felt a chill run down her spine. The statue was uncanny. Too lifelike. Continue Reading →

Short Stories fantasy, female, statue, stone
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The Eyes of Medusa

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Jameson Grey
male statue with hand raised

The eyes of Medusa blaze.

Many come for the last of the Gorgons. All will fail. Continue Reading →

Drabbles fantasy, gorgon, male, statue, stone
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Taste of Marble

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Izzy Varju
view from top of ocean cliff

The sun’s finally let go of the old window by the time Ema brings a chalky hand up close, so close, cupping the cheek and pressing dry lips against dryer ones. It doesn’t feel like how she’d imagined it with Angela and her smiling, always-chattering mouth, but Ema can dream and wish and hope. Continue Reading →

Short Stories fantasy, female, statue, stone
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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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