Asian Fantasy & Science Fiction
The drabbles continue with a Filipino myth inspired story by Dawn DeBraal! Boundless Faith Dawn DeBraal Amelia Valencia climbed Mount Makiling searching for the magical woman, Mariang. The beautiful woman gave gifts to those deserving. Amelia's father was out of work, her mother ill. She had faith that knew no boundaries. Her neighbors laughed at... Continue Reading →
Please enjoy today's drabble, 'On a Foggy Night', by new contributor Vivek Santhosh. On a Foggy Night Vivek Santhosh Rajappan pedaled his bicycle across Vittoor Bridge. A thick fog hung over the surrounding farmland. He noticed an old man hobbling in the darkness. He flagged Rajappan down and asked for a light, his voice raspy... Continue Reading →
We're back this week with more Mythical Drabbles! Enjoy this one from regular Insignia Stories contributor, John H. Dromey. To Catch a Cryptid John H. Dromey A car salesman eyed his bookish, bespectacled customer with skepticism. “Dune buggies?” “Yes. I’m Professor Chinbatiin. I’m planning a cryptozoological fishing trip to the Gobi Desert.” “Hold on! You... Continue Reading →
Please welcome today's drabbler, Amrita Valan! Amrita has 3 drabbles in Mythical Creatures of Asia, and 3 in the upcoming Mythical Beings of Asia anthology. We also featured her recently in our Author Spotlight series. Check out her interview here. Timingila Terror of the Oceans Amrita Valan When the Timingila dreamt, the ocean waves were... Continue Reading →
Kosuke Fujiki is a new Insignia Stories contributor from one of my favorite areas of Japan, Okinawa! I was thrilled to receive 3 Okinawan-myth drabbles for the Mythical Creatures of Asia anthology. Here is one today. Enjoy! She Saw Shisa Kosuke Fujiki When Machiko saw Shisa, a big, mottled viper was about to attack her.... Continue Reading →
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