Feb 11 2010

Kiss of Thorns

X. K. Lai
Long ago, when the world was still young and children of the gods walked the land, there lived a man, favored by all the gods. Continue reading

Feb 11 2010

Blood of the Fuir

X. K. Lai

There is a hole in my brain. It bleeds, spilling out… something. Whatever’s coming out, it’s on the warpath. Continue reading


Feb 11 2010

The Smoke Lady

X. K. Lai

Have you ever smelled incense or cigarette smoke, though neither was anywhere near you? Continue reading


Feb 11 2010

Decay

X. K. Lai

It seems my inner muse (my dreams, etc.) likes things that fall apart. Continue reading


Feb 11 2010

Angel

X. K. Lai

I remember being frozen. It wasn’t cold, but fear. I saw him coming at me, but I couldn’t tell you what he looks like. It doesn’t matter anyway, since he’s dead. Continue reading