The Magdalene Convent

The Magdalene Convent by Ed Neil — What do you mean, four years ? Françoise asked in disbelief. That’s impossible.— Alas, I’m afraid that’s what’s on the line, her lawyer sighed. You are a recidivist, the judge wantsto make an example out of you.Françoise’s mind was going in every direction. Four years, just for selling … More The Magdalene Convent

The Fatimian Church, the new face of catholicism

by AndrĂ© Russau, July 10th 2037 « The devil has succeeded in infiltrating evil under cover of good, and in leading into error and deceiving souls having a heavy responsibility through the place which they occupy…. They are blind men guiding other blind men… Â». These words were supposedly spoken by the Virgin Mary more than a … More The Fatimian Church, the new face of catholicism

Narcisa

by CK Ryder Chapter 1: Veiling Renaissance Italy. Pistoia, a town in the Republic of Florence. Fabio Soffrire had worked hard to negotiate the deal with Marco de Medici, a very distant nephew of powerful family. Fabio had settled everything; Marco was to marry his daughter, Narcisa. Everything, except nobody had asked Narcisa. Narcisa had … More Narcisa

MarĂ­a, Cobijada

Written by Shmabahamoha © 2021 This story is based on the cobijado, a garment that was traditionally worn by cobijadas (“covered women”) in the town of Vejer de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain. The cobijado is limited today to ceremonial occasions. The initial description of it is meant to be accurate, however, the subsequent developments … More MarĂ­a, Cobijada

From the Pulpit

© Shmabahamoha, 2019 “So, this is our new home?” I asked my husband Rhys as we pulled into the driveway of the tidy house, typical of the small town we were moving into. “Yes Jen, this is the one,” he replied, parking in front of the garage. We were moving here because this is where … More From the Pulpit

Iman and Faith

Story and Art by Ukhti Jamila Chapter 1: The Hypnotist At a university orientation, upcoming first year students spent the day familiarizing themselves with the university campus and with their fellow peers. At the end of the night after dinner, the university holds a hypnosis show. As everyone gathers in the auditorium, the hypnotist arrives … More Iman and Faith

The Dare: Part 1

The Dare by Skanderbeg Part 1 – Be careful what you drink 1     What did I say? Michelle and her friends were very drunk. It was the usual Friday night at a bar. Michelle was definitely the most drunk. But even she noticed when three veiled women entered the bar and sat at a table near … More The Dare: Part 1

Bukuria

Bukuria by Skanderbeg 1 Disaster Today is the best day for years. Not the best day in my life but certainly the best day for six years. Six years ago, I was 18. I had gone to choir practice with my friend, as usual. And I had been chosen to do a solo in our … More Bukuria

Reformism Interrupted: Prelude – The Long Game – Part Two

Reformism Interrupted Prelude – The Long Game – Part Two Symphony for a Maiden and a Psychopath by Nick Lucas and Dee This is a part of Reformism Interrupted and follows the part Mena. Having read the previous parts is a prerequisite for fully enjoying this story. London, four months later Mena sighed as she … More Reformism Interrupted: Prelude – The Long Game – Part Two