Asian Fantasy & Science Fiction
New haiku (with illustration) by John H. Dromey! Enjoy 🙂 Equipment Checklist (for a Yōkai P.I.’s Stakeout from behind a High Privacy Fence) John H. Dromey Sticking her neck out. The rokurokubi said Scratch the periscope John H. Dromey was born in northeast Missouri, USA. He enjoys reading—mysteries in particular—and writing in a variety of... Continue Reading →
HAPPY RELEASE DAY!! A huge thanks to all the contributors in this anthology. 🙂 Mythical Beings of Asia is the fourth volume in the Insignia Drabbles series. This anthology includes 60 drabbles (100-word stories) and 2 bonus flash stories inspired by Asian folklore. Release Date: September 30th, 2021 Contributors (drabbles): | Amrita Valan | Celestine Trinidad | | Dawn DeBraal | DJ Elton | Fariel Shafee | | Fusako... Continue Reading →
Please enjoy today's drabble, 'Home of Lyrics' by Maggie D. Brace! Home of Lyrics Maggie D. Brace The waning sun slanted across the yurt, illuminating the protective elemental symbols on each wall: fire, water, earth, metal, and wood. An intertwined design wove its way about the roof’s smoke-stained wooden crown. After sunset, Batu opened the... Continue Reading →
Today's drabble is by new contributor, Kevin Hopson. Kevin has 3 drabbles each in Mythical Creatures of Asia and the upcoming Mythical Beings of Asia (links below story). Enjoy! Sibling Rivalry Kevin Hopson “Go to sleep, or the Gurumapa will come for you,” Keshab said. Mukta gawked at his older brother. “Don’t speak his name.... Continue Reading →
Today's Mythical Drabble by Gabriella Balcom is based on Japanese folktales of the river-dwelling kappa. Enjoy! Come Play Gabriella Balcom Nine-year-old Fumio heard splashing and ran toward the Mogami River. Glimpsing children playing in the water, he smiled. But his eyes widened when he neared them and saw their yellowish-blue skin. Although small, the beings... Continue Reading →
Please enjoy this month's INSTINCTS poem, 'Torrid Turnabout' by regular contributor, John H. Dromey! Torrid Turnabout John H. Dromey Slay a ryu or go Out in a blaze of glory Goku’s plan backfired He turned tail and ran The dragon’s breath scorched the seat Of Goku’s trousers John H. Dromey was born in northeast Missouri,... Continue Reading →
Designing covers for our anthologies is always an equal measure of stress and excitement, but I'm really happy with how this cover turned out 🙂 Mythical Beings of Asia is the fourth volume in the Insignia Drabbles series. This anthology includes 60 drabbles (100-word stories) and 2 bonus flash stories inspired by Asian folklore. Release Date: planned for... Continue Reading →
It's my pleasure to share a Japanese myth-inspired drabble today by Chris Bannor. Chris has 3 drabbles in Mythical Creatures of Asia, and also features in Southeast Asian Fantasy Drabbles. The Feast Chris Bannor They ran from the village, their feast of charcoal and embers complete. They danced in glee, the noisy basabasa of their... Continue Reading →
Today's tempting drabble is by the very lovely Dawn Debraal! It's great to have her join our Insignia Drabbles series. Sweet Tooth Dawn DeBraal Nur hovered in the back of the cave. She had heard of the creature Buto Ijo. If a child misbehaved, he would come and whisk them away. If she did not... Continue Reading →
Our second drabble this week comes from the wonderful Carmen Indalecio! You'll find Carmen's work featured in the 3 published Insignia Drabbles anthologies, and also in our Castles & Kimono anthology. Please enjoy 'The Lung Vase'. The Lung Vase Carmen Indalecio Our most valuable possession was a vase, decorated with nine painted dragons. It has... Continue Reading →
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