The Razor’s Edge
The Razor's Edge By Eric Kao Estimated read time: 26 minutes Dark red blood filled the expansive sea. Occasionally, the crests of the bobbing waves glittered like rubies. It was…
The Magicoskeletal System
The Magicoskeletal System By Eric Kao Estimated read time: 58 minutes Tiricah nestled himself in the crevice of the guardian tree between a stout branch and the trunk, his usual…
The Ideatrod
By Eric Kao and Nicolin Odel “THIS is the measure of a true man.” Tavin quietly slid along the branch overhanging the meeting. The leaves rustled and Tavin squeezed his…
Sex Shells
By Eric Kao “Sex Shells—we sell sex shells by the sea floor. How can I kelp you?” Fulana nervously swept an errant lock of brown hair back and fumbled the…
Real Estate
By Eric Kao Fly adjusted his cloak—freshly pressed last night—and smoothed his hair—freshly oiled this morning—back for the tenth time that hour. He’d known oil was a risky choice, given…
Sleeper Spell
By Eric Kao Entry 1 Dear diary, Eek! So excited! The king, THE KING!!! Deep breaths, okay, let me start over. It’s been a while, old friend! I have such…
The Soul of the Flames
By Eric Kao Emil crept through the bushes, keeping his head low, though the smell of smoke still stung his nostrils. Fear always made the smell worse. Ahead, the sacred…
Born of the Sea
By Eric Kao Aurvelle plucked a plain-looking shell from the ocean floor as one might a flower from the land. Or at least, so she had heard. How strange to…
Jeld and the Beanstalk
By Nicolin Odel and Eric Kao Acid Rain Fell From the Skies... ... The Beanstalk Withered, the Land it Cries A Hunger Deep, A Darkened Fire... ... To Break the…