In Athena’s Temple
Explore the enchanting world of the Providence Athenæum, where the lines between library and temple blur. Follow a librarian's nightly ritual, paying homage to Athena and the rich tapestry of history woven into every corner. Delve into tales of literary legends, haunted echoes, and the gentle whispers of ancient wisdom, all amidst the cozy embrace of dusty tomes and flickering fairy lights. Step into this magical realm, where even the fountain outside holds secrets and promises of return. Discover the Providence Athenæum: more than just a library, a sanctuary for seekers of knowledge and lovers of stories.
Silver-Eyed Lilínabalén is Charmed from the Sea
Feature Image Credit: Peter Horree / Alamy Stock Photo
He drifted through kelp, broken
scalp diffusing red like squid
ink clouding itself. Crowded, the spiny
urchins hinged their...
Enchanting Interview with Fantasy Author Melissa Herold
We wanted to introduce you to Melissa Herold, fantasy author and herbal alchemist, and her debut fantasy novel Heaven’s Silhouette: Iyarri Chronicles Book 1, which...
Self-Portrait As Mythological Creature
I tore off my skin in the moonlight and became a seal, sleek
and noisy. One day a man put his arms around me, and
my...
Signs You May Have Fallen Through Time
Illustration by Guinevere von Sneeden
• You can lace your own corset without assistance.
• You wear corsets.
• When your friends order cocktails, you prefer a...
A New Twist On An Old Ritual
Now that you have your new tree or shrub firmly planted in your garden, why not bless it with a new twist on an...
Amulet
In the village where they lived everyone knew there was only one way for whomever went to meet the beast in the woods to...
Power and Isolation of Circe: The Artistic Journey of John William...
Feature Image:
Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses (1891), by John William Waterhouse
Image Courtesy Wikimedia CommonsOnce upon a time there was a talented young painter...
An Interview with Briana Saussy
We have something special to share with you from author Briana Saussy, whose new tome Making Magic focuses on making magic in the most lovely,...
Bringing the Macabre Into Your Fiction
Be it tales of wicked fairies, necromancers in their bone palaces, or demons waiting by the roadside to bargain for souls, the macabre has...