Under The Big Top

I think I would have loved the glitz and glamour of the old circus - when attending was "the thing" to do in towns across the country as it grew and settled. Townsfolk gathered to see something magical, weird, and breathtaking. How did the performers live and what did the audience think as the circus rolled into town? The show is about to begin - step inside and discover the stories that live in the spotlight...and the shadows.*

*Look for the raven 🐦‍⬛ to mark a scarier story.

The Girl In the Golden Cage

Lyra’s head snapped up, her eyes, usually so veiled, flashing with a desperate hope. She moved to the bars, her fingers clutching them, knuckles white. “They… they bought me,”

May 25, 20257 min read

The Circus Clown, Part 2 (of 2)

Harold listened intently, his expression serious. “Those townies are all bluster. But you gotta be careful. Don’t give them the satisfaction of seeing you scared.” He then grinned, his eyes twinkling. “Though I gotta admit, using Maharani as backup was a stroke of genius!”

May 25, 20257 min read