A Forsworn Fantasy

All of author Gabriel De Palo’s ramblings, works, WIPs and general discussion.

Tag: short story

  • Thirty-six

    Thirty-six

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    Gabriel De Palo
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    There’s not a single empty seat in the crowd as I take my place on the right of the stage in the centre of the arena. The stench of sweat from the previous bout is still ripe in the air, the hot temperatures only adding to the glorious atmosphere of competition. The cheers are deafening,…

  • Thirty-five

    Thirty-five

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    Gabriel De Palo
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    I knew that seventy percent of the Earth was covered in water, but it wasn’t until I saw it from the station that I truly understood how much that was.  The entire planet looked like it was just blue. A few specks that marked land here and there, some rolling wisps of white in the…

  • Thirty-four

    Thirty-four

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    Gabriel De Palo
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    The midday sun streams through my blinds, golden light piercing my eyelids and finally waking me from my deep slumber. I let out a long, drawn-out yawn, stretching my arms up and letting them flop back down into the bed. I open my eyes, not even needing to rub the sleep from them, and turn…

  • Thirty-three

    Thirty-three

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    Gabriel De Palo
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    CONTENT WARNING: This story contains depictions of domestic violence and child abuse. — — — — — — — — — Mommy and I have been on a big holiday.  It’s the biggest holiday I’ve ever been on. We’ve gone all around the country in Mommy’s old car, sleeping in lots of interesting places. Last…

  • Thirty-two

    Thirty-two

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    Gabriel De Palo
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    CONTENT WARNING: This story contains depictions of graphic violence. — — — — — — — — — — — Charles stood in the doorway, his fingers tapping the revolver on his hip. The smell of blood lingered in the air, mixed with the stench of urine. The light of the setting sun shone through…