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The Wordsmith's Forge

A place where I share short original fiction and occasionally muse about writing and the state of the writer

By Blake Smith

· Launched 10 months ago

The Phoenix and the Lady- Part Two

In which Catalina learns a great many uncomfortable truths

Jun 19•Blake Smith


The Phoenix and the Lady- Part One

In which a siege is ended, and another battle begins

Jun 5•Blake Smith


The Perils of Dirty Dishes

In which Donnal the apprentice wizard wonders whether he’s made a very small mistake or a very large one

May 15•Blake Smith


A Classical Illusion

Another tale from the gardeners of Wyrd Row

May 1•Blake Smith


To Rescue a Lady- Chapter Three

In which further obstacles to Laura's season in town are explored

Apr 17•Blake Smith


ID10T Errors

In which Donnal the apprentice wizard helps with tech support

Apr 3•Blake Smith


To Rescue A Lady, Chapter Two

In which we get to know Laura and her family a little better

Mar 20•Blake Smith


Footsteps in the Dark

Maybe the house is haunted, maybe it isn’t

Mar 6•Blake Smith