Ian Read

Joined June 2021

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I am an archaeologist and amateur story-teller. On my profile, you'll be in for fantasy, science fiction, and the occasional thriller. History, horror, whimsy, and adventure lie in wait. Feel free to comment and interact.

From New Hampshire

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The Manick Witches: A Tale of an Extraordinarily Average Coven
“Simmer, cauldron, effervesce! Help our magic manifest! Weave our workings something savage…” “…In the pot goes heart of cabbage!”
By Ian Read30 days ago in Fiction
Oh, Thief of Sleep!
Why are you here, oh Thief of Sleep, whispering in my ear? What idle theme of night’s domain enticed you to come near? Heedless of my protest, I know you will not leave.
By Ian Readabout a month ago in Poets
Top Story - October 2023
Salt and OzoneTop Story - October 2023
Waves crash against the rocky shore and the sky darkens. I stand on the edge of the pier -a safe distance above the roiling surf. The riotous wind pulls back the hood of my raincoat, but I do not care. A sea mist dampens my brow as I look to the gray horizon. The crash of thunder is muffled by the howling wind.
By Ian Readabout a month ago in Fiction
Fantasy Shorts: The Man of Glass
The void felt like ink, dancing and swirling into black nothingness. Henri was like the pen, thrust into the inkwell with no sense of direction, but every sense of purpose.
By Ian Read2 months ago in Fiction
Fantasy Shorts: The Mage and the Yeoman
“My vision blurred and my ears rang. When I came to, all that remained of my compatriots was a circle of ashen earth. Our two armies had chosen the field of battle; a rugged pasture along the Kingsroad where we could easily conceal our presence. Our leaders chose the location well, and we were certain we would win the day. Our scouts had reported the enemy was exhausted from the last engagement and not ready to fight.
By Ian Read2 months ago in Fiction
Top Story - September 2023
A White Mountains Mystery: The Cabin - Chapter 1Top Story - September 2023
The van’s radio sputtered in and out of static, “And this… Boston Class… Rock Station… with the greatest hits…” “Damn it,” said Danny, adjusting the tuning dial while keeping one hand on the wheel.
By Ian Read2 months ago in Fiction
Fantasy Shorts: The Tale of Ser Roger and the Bridge of Woe
“Whoa,” shouted Ser Roger to his horse. The horse whinnied to a halt, stamping the earth nervously. Before Roger laid an unassuming stone bridge stretched over a steep gully. By Roger’s recall, this was the place of his quarry. Indeed, Baron Mendacent had seemed most terrified when he beseeched King Faulgrist to send his finest knight here to rid his demesne of some unknown horror that had taken residence.
By Ian Read2 months ago in Fiction
10 Random Things About Me
Kayleigh Fraser has asked me to participate in her September Get to Know Me Challenge. I think it is a brilliant dare as it allows you to get to know me, the man behind the profile. So, without further ado, here are 10 random things about me:
By Ian Read3 months ago in Confessions
The Mortal Masquerade: A Microfiction
Opulence, by its very definition, is cruel. I have watched for hours and hours while these aristocrats have reveled in their frivolous masquerade. All in this place was gathered for them at enormous expense, a novel concept by their reckoning. The orchestra was airy, the dances were joyous, and hundreds of goblets passed many hands, the wine the color of blood. Here in their den of iniquity, they drowned themselves in riches and dulled their senses with pride and arrogance. They have all but forgotten the terrors they abandoned to the world outside their sealed fortress walls. This is why they could never divine my purpose.
By Ian Read3 months ago in Fiction
Welcome to my Library (Table of Contents)
Hello intrepid adventurers! Whether you are longtime friends, newcomers to my profile, or somewhere in between, this article serves as a directory to help you navigate my page. This will be updated when I add new articles.
By Ian Read3 months ago in Writers
A Little Door to Nowhere: a Microfiction
"Ewan!" the girl cried. "Come on, Sara! You ought to see this!" said the boy. "Mother's going to kill us if she finds out!"
By Ian Read3 months ago in Fiction
20000 Leagues Under the Sea - Jules Verne (Review)
Chapter 1 - A Shifting Reef The year 1866 was marked by a bizarre incident, an unexplained and unexplainable phenomenon, which -without a doubt- no one has forgotten.
By Ian Read3 months ago in BookClub

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Stories (38/0)

The Manick Witches: A Tale of an Extraordinarily Average Coven

Oh, Thief of Sleep!

Salt and OzoneTop Story - October 2023

Fantasy Shorts: The Man of Glass

Fantasy Shorts: The Mage and the Yeoman

A White Mountains Mystery: The Cabin - Chapter 1Top Story - September 2023

Fantasy Shorts: The Tale of Ser Roger and the Bridge of Woe

10 Random Things About Me

The Mortal Masquerade: A Microfiction

Welcome to my Library (Table of Contents)

A Little Door to Nowhere: a Microfiction

20000 Leagues Under the Sea - Jules Verne (Review)

Achievements (2)