Seeds of Chaos

Two bored sorceresses decided to play a game of chaos and mayhem while at an outdoor buffet. The rules are simple: to create the most disturbance with the simplest spell. Loser gets the bill. 


A tale of the Daughters of Chaos. Characters by Eric and Maxine Rawlinson. Story by Eric Rawlinson


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Four Years

Brad and Sam - Image by Nicole Connors

Bradley Fisher never believed in anything, until one night he runs into an old friend he hasn't seen in four years who wants to show him all of the wonderful things she has learned...

Written by Eric Rawlinson. Illustrated by Nicole Connors

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Forgiveness

Running through the woods after witnessing his wife's infidelity, Ron's anger convinces him that the only solution is violence. Soon however, he meets a stranger in the woods who tries to convince him that everything is not as it seems and that the best course of action is forgiveness.

(The following story contains course language, sexual references and other subject matter intended for a mature audience)

Magic Show

Maria breaks into her school at night in order to get her rubix cube from her locker, only to find that someone is already there and has been waiting for her...

(The following story contains violence and coarse language)

The Path of Fraglie Souls

A poem by Eric Rawlinson with Maxine Rawlinson

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You're on the path of Fragile Souls
Where many people walk
They move about in tiny groups
And seldom do they talk

And as they walk, their heads are bowed
They do not want attention
For if they do, they will attract
Those we do not like to mention

The ones who tease
The ones who provoke
Who break peoples spirits
Just for a joke

Even inside their little cocoons
The bullies seem to get in
They tease and brag and in the end
They always seem to win

But do they ever consider
The torment that they seed
The souls that have been shattered
For their selfish need

Now you may ask, why these souls
Never escape the bullies wrath
The simple reason is because
They also walk the path

Believer

Susan stood alone in the cold, waiting for the bus

On the coldest night of the year, while waiting for the bus, Susan wishes that there was something else in her life... and has her wish granted.

This is the first short story in the 'Glimpse through the Curtains' series. The following story is intended for mature audiences. Reader's discretion is advised.


Written by Eric Rawlinson. Image by Nicole Connors
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Welcome to Tales of the Dragon Bard

Come one and all and gather round, come hear the songs I sing,

For I am the Dragon Bard, and many the tales I bring

Of heroes brave and foolish fools, and tragedies most vile

So come and read and forget about your troubles for awhile.

Welcome to my humble blog. My name is Eric Rawlinson. I'm a writer, a poet, an avid dreamer and story teller. On this website, you will discover a collection of my short stories, poems, chapters of my older works and other bits of work I wish to share with you and I hope you find amusing. I hope you will find something you enjoyed. Read, comment, share. I hope to hear from all of you soon.

My storytelling journey has been a long road and I have had a lot of help along the way. I want to acknowledge all those who have helped me grow to the point today.

First and foremost to Erin Rawlinson, my lovely cousin, without whom I probably wouldn't be writing today.
To my uncle, Ed Rawlinson, the toughest and best editor I've ever had.
To my friend, Kirstin Daley, for whom most of these short stories were written.
My friend Lynn Holland, who encouraged my writing for so long.
To Etienne Buxton, who has been dragging me through one of the toughest writing projects I've ever tried to tackle and has been an inspiration for a good long time.
To my parents, who have always believed in me.
And last but not least, to Nicole Connors, artist, illustrator, good friend. She who has illustrated many of the pieces that will be on this story blog. I owe her so much more than I ever could repay, but I sure as hell am going to try.

Peace and blessings, share and enjoy
Eric Rawlinson, your Dragon Bard
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