OtherWheres, OtherRealms
The fictional scribblings of Lawrence Harding
Welcome. Here I will be uploading regular pieces of short fantasy fiction, for free. Words deserve to be shared, and the world needs a little enjoyment here and there. I hope you enjoy reading these pieces as much as I enjooyed writing them.
If you like what you find here, and you’re in a position to do so, please consider donate to my Ko-Fi account. This will keep my writing fuelled (or, at least, the caffeine needed to power it), and all tips received in the first week of every month will go to good causes. Follow me on Twitter at @lhardingwrites for updates.
Of Crosswords and Eternity
“Must you do that now, Brainbox?” Witsith didn’t look up from the book of crosswords they were puzzling over. “It keeps me sharp.” Feodore scoffed. “Well, in that case you’d better be sharp now. Perse is pretty sure we’ve found the last puzzle.” Witsith heaved themselves to their feet and pocketed their crosswords. It was…
Clocking Off on the Mortal Coil
Keith Tompkins, ReAP Representative and Psychompomp Third Class, watched his latest client walk away. They walked slowly and carefully, peering about as if in a fog. The Avenue unfolded before them, all grey cobblestones and slate stone walls. Whoever had designed the road to the afterlife up in Head Office had a severe lack of…
OtherWheres, OtherRealms 