The Yggdrasil Five: Recent Episodes
Yggdrasil Five
Emerging tales from the Y5. We write fantasy, science fiction, modern gothic, and maybe a nightmare or two. Each story posted here is the intellectual property of the person credited with authorship.
In which three sisters, united by death, begin to unravel their secrets - past and present. An original narrative by Kassie Sarikas, (c) 2020.
In which a team of explorers in space work together—or don’t—during a simulation test that goes wrong. Prologue and chapter one of SEABIRD by McKenzie Taylor
In which a group of royal siblings confront their brother's coronation and their kingdom's turmoil. Chapter One of Traitorous Allies by Darlene Griffin.
In which a siren attempts to interrogate a crew at sea, and discovers an unpredictable ally. Chapter One from Swarm of Scales, by Darlene Griffin.
In which a team of spelunkers, foraging for valuable technology, begin their descent into the abandoned tunnels of an underground civilization. How do they prepare?: With flamethrowers (for killing the rats), electronic goggles (for finding the valuables), and a clairvoyant (for spotting the dead people). An original tale by Angela Goff, (c) 2020
In which an archivist becomes an accidental magician, with unexpected results. An original tale by Blake Bettis, (c) 2015