Author: Avellina Balestri

  • Burnt: A Harry Potter Serial- Chapter 17: Muddled Reactions

    By LastCrazyHorn Word Count: Rating: PG-13 for brief language, violence, and depictions of abuse Summary: A disabled Harry comes to Hogwarts story. Everyone expects him to be like his dad, but how can he be with such a different past? A Slytherin Harry takes on Hogwarts in an unusual way. “All right, Snape,” Moody said as… Read more

  • The Jeweler’s Apprentice- Chapter 9

    BY E. KAISER WRITES “You were busy thinking of a certain young cousin-lad I could mention; whenever you weren’t in serious study with your father.” Read more

  • The Story of Lance and Elaine: A King Arthur Story

    “Your movies are so incredible! My favorite is the Jassasic Park remake. Remember that scene when you had your shirt off by the waterfall? Oh, I almost died! You’re so hot! And you always have the best lines!” Read more

  • Whispers of Wisdom: A Phantom of the Opera Story

    “Look at your joys, your children, the love he bears for you, your life together as man and wife. Put away the ghosts of the past. They were never yours to begin with, and the choice is made, Christine Daae. It is time to live in the present, for him, for your children, and for… Read more

  • A Votive in a Time Of Disquiet

    “Everyone seems to clutch his flag these days In solidarity with a past that wasn’t.” Read more

  • Sword and Bow: Retelling England’s Favorite Myths and Legends

    BY KENDRA ELISE ARDNEK My debut series, The Bookania Quests, is a mash-up of multiple fairy tales, myths, and legends, including Robin Hood and King Arthur. Read more

  • The Voyages of the Asimov- A Star Trek Fan Saga- Chapter 3

    By Ariel Klay and the Members of the Starship Asimov Fan Club Word Count: Story in Progress, to be determined. Rating: PG-13 (minor blood and sensual content) Summary: The Adventures of the Crew of Starfleet Science vessel USS Asimov.  Ship’s counselor’s log: Stardate 8890871.4, Commander James Troi, reporting: I have just accepted the position of chief… Read more

  • Not Less: A Robin Hood Story

    BY KETURAH LAMB “You are not less of a woman, my wife. Satan has lied to you. But you are a daughter of the Mother Mary. Beautiful, kind, loving.” Read more

  • Sherwood at the Dinner Table: The Making of a Robin Hood Role-Playing Game

    BY ELIZABETH AMY HAJEK This structure means that although players can say something like “I want to scale that big wall!” they don’t have automatic success. Read more

  • Burnt: A Harry Potter Serial- Chapter 16: Reparations

    By LastCrazyHorn Word Count: Rating: PG-13 for brief language, violence, and depictions of abuse Summary: A disabled Harry comes to Hogwarts story. Everyone expects him to be like his dad, but how can he be with such a different past? A Slytherin Harry takes on Hogwarts in an unusual way. Minerva McGonagall was enjoying a cup… Read more

  • At Large With Liberty: A Robin Hood Story

    “Is that how you face off a FitzWalter lass, shooting from the bushes at her, eh? How manly, Robin-of-the-hood!” Read more

  • Robin Hood: Fact or Fiction?

    BY MARIA TERESA CARZON With such a rich history and undying popularity, is it possible that Robin Hood really existed? Is he more than a legend? Read more

  • The Voyages of the Asimov: A Star Trek Fan Saga- Chapter 2

    By Ariel Klay and the Members of the Starship Asimov Fan Club Word Count: Story in Progress, to be determined. Rating: PG-13 (minor blood and sensual content) Summary: The Adventures of the Crew of Starfleet Science vessel USS Asimov.  Captain’s log, supplemental, Captain Amanda McCoy reporting: having docked at Starbase 506 in order to take on… Read more

  • Polar Messenger

    “Somewhere on tundra you will sate your life aloft, O Arctic Tern, a rest for you, for you and mate, Through flight and flair you will churn the air and sea, a lifelong date!” Read more

  • A Day in the Life of a Dragonlord and His Charge: A Merlin Story

    “It wasn’t until the dragonlords were amongst the first to be accused of magic and many were the first to burn for sorcery. The start of the purge is when the dragons began to attack. Retaliation for the death of the dragonlords. It is said of dragons that they are like kin.” Read more

  • Lost in The World

         The journey was just as I’d hoped. Each day, I would go up onto the deck to enjoy the scenery. I loved experiencing the heavy rain out in the middle of the ocean. I would watch in awe as the waves swelled up and down, and stare in wonder at the big fish jumping out… Read more

  • Guinevere: A King Arthur Poem

    “Would that I’d been deaf, unheeding of the chorus of the lark, To live my life in silence and in dark, and never heard your name.” Read more

  • Absolution: A Harry Potter Story

    “No,” he whispered. “No. I know I don’t deserve to be forgiven. I cannot forgive myself, and I won’t for as long as I live. I’d give anything – everything – to have you back.” Read more

  • Burnt: A Harry Potter Serial- Chapter 15: Christmas

    By LastCrazyHorn Word Count: Rating: PG-13 for brief language, violence, and depictions of abuse Summary: A disabled Harry comes to Hogwarts story. Everyone expects him to be like his dad, but how can he be with such a different past? A Slytherin Harry takes on Hogwarts in an unusual way.   He was burning. Harry remembered… Read more

  • Cutting the Cord: A Game of Thrones Serial – Chapter 10: Through the Veil

    BY AVELLINA BALESTRI “Life and death are knit together in harmony, as is the radiance of day and the shadowing of night.” Read more