Author's Note: This review was originally written back in 2016, not long after Batman v Superman originally came out. While my ultimate thoughts on the movie haven't really changed all that much, a few details are probably a touch out of date (particularly my speculation on the then-unreleased Justice League movie), or received some acknowledge... Continue Reading →

The Kingdom of Dawnshire: 237 AG  For as long as they could remember, the citizens of the tiny village of Peargrove had always been warned to be wary of cloudy weather. Now, to be clear, this wasn't out of any concern for the weather itself. Dawnshire, the kingdom in which Peargrove was situated, was actually... Continue Reading →

It is rare for a single sentence to signify a change in the course of history. Oh certainly, no-one will deny that words can be a very powerful tool, especially in the hands of those who know how to use and manipulate them to their full effect. The right words at the right moment can... Continue Reading →

Author’s Note: Originally created for the Fantasy-Faction April 2015 Writing Contest. The theme was 'Plot Twist', in case you couldn't tell.   The warehouse was dark. Gloomy. Silent. The only sign of life was the occasional rat or cockroach skittering across the floor, dodging between the many stacked crates littering the room. Suddenly, a loud... Continue Reading →

Author's Note: This short story was originally created for the 2018 Spacebattles 'Spaceship in the Wilderness' Writing Contest.   “Alright, crew.” Captain Matthew Reed said, leaning forward in his chair. “I’m sure you all already know what the situation is here, but let me quickly summarise.” He took a deep breath. “Approximately three days ago,... Continue Reading →

Author’s Note: Originally created for the Fantasy-Faction January 2017 Writing Contest.   The Ventum Toribus Circle, 43 Blackgate Lane. Find your cure there. Jake Woodcastle looked at the address written on the small scrap of paper and shivered. A gust of wind buffeted into him, sending his coat-tails billowing in the breeze. For a brief... Continue Reading →

Author’s Note: Originally created for the Fantasy-Faction March 2017 Writing Contest.   Our name is Cerberus. Guardian of Tartarus, Hound of Hades, Devourer of Souls. We are three heads become one, three minds in perfect co-ordination and design. Three mouths to tear and bite, three noses to smell and sniff, six eyes to watch and wait. We are the strongest among... Continue Reading →

5. The Death of Stalin Now, I suspect some US viewers are probably going to look at me a bit enviously since this movie isn't actually coming out in the US until March. (2018 Edit: Probably less so now, since it's actually finally come out in the US) And, in reference to those people, I'd just like to... Continue Reading →

10. A Silent Voice Okay, this movie may not have gotten much attention outside of anime fans/Japan, but trust me when I say it is really really damn good. Seriously, I saw this all the way back in March and I knew on the spot that it was almost certainly going to make my Top 10. Quite frankly,... Continue Reading →