Strange Solace

‘It’s a beautiful home you have.’ ‘It was in the middle of nowhere when I built it.’ The Vampyre replied. ‘And when was that?’ Asked the Estate Agent. ‘It was the year 1377. I remember it well. It was the year I created my first progeny. Camilla Karnstein. Perhaps you have heard of her?’ ‘No,… — read more

Follow the road. See where it leads you. The waning crescent moon will be your guide. Stroll over the glass still water. To the other side of the lake. Trek through the ink black forest. Ascend through the whisper white clouds. Summit the raven black mountain. Almost there. Keep climbing. Soon you will reach the… — read more

Welcome to Doone Valley. Follow the path.  Enjoy its wild beauty. Climb its rolling hills. Find your way through its dense dark forests. Admire the glittering waters of the river that winds through the valley. Oh, there are always legends associated with places such as this. Keep vigilant, you may see a wild pony or… — read more

These three sisters reside in the Scottish Highlands.  They are made of the highlands, the wild moors and misty lochs and wide open glens where the stars glitter in the wide night sky.  The three sisters keep themselves to themselves where they can.  For each sister has a unique ability.  The oldest, she can converse… — read more

Follow the stepping stones. Wherever they lead. but be careful where you tread. The first one always feels ice cold underfoot, no matter what the weather. Make sure you jump the second, that’s the vanishing stone. The third one does strange things with time, don’t linger here if you want to stay in the present.… — read more