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The Teacake Gazette - Fiction
Fiction steeped in whimsy, romance, and cozy magic.
A Promise of Spring
“We survived a winter,” he had told her that morning, pressing a calloused hand against her cheek, “but it will take work to thrive in the
May 35 min read
A Pansy for Eleanor, Epilogue (8 of 8)
A splash of color caught her eye near the garden fence; delicate purple and yellow blooms pushing up through the thawing soil. Pansies.
May 12 min read
Alina & The Greatest Show on Earth, Epilogue (5 of 5)
Alina and Dr. Rigby's happy conclusion.
May 13 min read
Jed's Wild Ride - A Pony Express Tale, part 1 (of 2)
Jed Smith takes his job riding for The Pony Express seriously as he traverses the plains and mountains to deliver the mail.
Apr 303 min read
The Oak and the Nightingale
Nettie meets a young man caught by the fey. Will she set him free so they can be together?
Apr 275 min read
Alina & The Greatest Show on Earth, Part 4 (of 5)
Alina and Dr. Rigby both make wishes. Will they come true?
Apr 247 min read
A Pansy for Eleanor, part 7 (of 8)
She had finally unpacked her gown meant for her wedding. Cream and lavender with lace collar and cuffs, she knew she looked pretty.
Apr 245 min read
Scene From A Maple
Mary and Cindy Lou meet two fairies, much to their delight.
Apr 204 min read
A Pansy for Eleanor, part 6 (of 8)
Eleanor and Henry finally arrive in Thistle Creek, Colorado, to start their new life.
Apr 176 min read
Thistles On The Prairie
Isobel MacLaren is regretting her choice to leave Scotland until she sees a reminder of home.
Apr 175 min read
Alina and The Greatest Show on Earth, Part 3 (of 5)
Will Dr. Rigby be allowed to court Alina, or will Matthias ruin her chances? Find out in this week's installment.
Apr 1710 min read
A Pansy for Eleanor, part 5 (of 8)
The motion of the steam engine, steadily carrying them across a continent, filled her with an unfamiliar sense of calm. Freedom.
Apr 104 min read
🐦⬛ Haunted Reflections
Johnathon's nightmares are back. What will they be tonight?
Apr 93 min read
A Walk in Hyde Park
"Mary," he interrupted gently, "people here are far too concerned with appearances. There is nothing improper about feeding ducks."
Mar 303 min read
A Pansy for Eleanor, part 4 (of 8)
Henry and Eleanor continue their journey on the train to Omaha. Will Lord Rutledge catch up or will they eacape?
Mar 284 min read
Alina & The Greatest Show on Earth, Part 2 (of 5)
Alina finds Dr. Nathaniel Rigby's kindness something she's longed for her whole life.
Mar 277 min read
Alina & The Greatest Show on Earth, Part 1 (of 5)
Three crows sat on the dusty fairway outside of our caravan....I felt my burgeoning middle and felt the sense of panic again.
Mar 237 min read
A Pansy for Eleanor, part 3 (of 8)
Eleanor and Henry race off the boat to head off to the train station.
Mar 202 min read
🐦⬛ Amelia and Mr. Fairweather
Mr. Fairweather has some unfinished business and asks for help from Miss Amelia Reed.
Mar 163 min read
The Florist of Beacon Hill
Charlotte Hartwell helps grieving families with her gift of creating beautiful floral arrangements, but can she find romance amidst the loss
Mar 167 min read
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