Behind the Florist's Shop
Snapdragon lives behind the florist’s shop in a den of imperfect blooms. The press of the flowers keeps him warm at night.
The Greenhouse, Part 2
He has found another love. A better love. He still visits the greenhouse, still passes time trimming back the greenery so that it cannot...
Winter's End, Part 10
Spring tries to summon the memory of warmth to keep her steady, but it is feeble and fades in and out.
Gods of the Storm
The storm was rolling down from the mountain, grey clouds heavy with rain cresting the slate-coloured peaks and swallowing them whole...
Winter's End, Part 9
She clasps her hands together, allowing the brightness to all but blind her, and implores Summer to let her pass safely through her...
Speaking in Flowers
All the townsfolk are abed and asleep save for those who rise at sunset and grow lethargic at the sun's return. Oh, and Timothy...
Winter's End, Part 8
It is by chance that Spring hears the truth of Winter’s death. The villagers no longer hold the festival of Turning in her name...
Crab Apples
I plunder crab apples from the wayside. They are small and round, each one fitting neatly into the palm of my hand. I hold them up to the...