"Climb up, climb up," they say, but sometimes it would be better to stop. To be a Master is ok: you don’t need to be a Doctor. A Master can do all kinds of things and become the king of everything. Here’s magic for beginners: things are always simple. It’s the mind of an … Continue reading Magic for Beginners – Paula Puolakka
I am revisiting a favorite set of daily writing prompts inspired by the fabulous- and informative- book Monster, She Wrote: The Women Who Pioneered Horror and Speculative Fiction this month. Revisiting these prompts gives me the opportunity to reshare the diverse and ingenuous responses I received the first time I ran the challenge in 2019, and will … Continue reading Daily Writing Prompt: Magic for Beginners – Kelly Link
Sister Abigail-1 (Nobody had yet figured out why Sisters always appeared in same named threes) surveyed the three new girls. She could feel their gifts, their powers, just beginning to stir, felt it more clearly than they yet could. Still, it was enough to begin, before uncontrolled power would become dangerous, become tempting to abuse, … Continue reading Magic For Beginners – Robert G. Wertzler
Eldest and a lady in another castle spoke on a secure phone line. The lady had had to call him back in response to a message he had left while she was in her original form, not her human shape. Eldest: “I think this young woman has the talent and suitable character, unlike her brother. … Continue reading Magic For Beginners II – Robert G. Wertzler
“I told you,” said the witch, “HOLD THE WAND LOWER!” “Sorry,” said the girl. “What should I do now?” “I know this is Magic for Beginners 101, but you were just supposed to make the water turn purple, not blow up New York!” “I guess I did something wrong.” “No kidding!” said the witch, pacing … Continue reading Magic for Beginners – Georgiann Carlson
“It’s eye of newt, not just the tail!” Joe’s little brother started to wail “Now it will never work, thanks for being such a jerk!” Crying, offered up a toad, couldn’t let his beloved lizard go. Novice cooking of a witches brew Shouldn’t put your friends in a stew. You can read more at The Bag … Continue reading Magic for Beginners – RUGBY843
Brave & Reckless 