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Lycanthropic Kyrielle

2006-02-14T20:23:56-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Nature
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 146, Reviews: 5 Updated: 2-14-06, Published: 2-14-06
Status: Complete

A werewolf's lauding of her patroness moon - a dark and primal twist on the traditional theme of a kyrielle.

It Giveth All Lovers Courage

2005-05-01T11:21:04-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,076, Reviews: 5 Updated: 5-1-05, Published: 5-1-05
Status: Complete

My annual poem in honour of Beltane, regarding the exploits of a certain couple for whom this holiday is most sacred. Tra la, the lusty month of May!

FlameGet

2005-04-10T10:39:56-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Spiritual
Chapters: 3, Words: 323, Reviews: 4 Updated: 4-10-05, Published: 3-24-05
Status: Complete

Written for the Grandchildren of a Goddess; modified Petrarchan sonnets.

Psychomachia

2005-02-11T12:50:44-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Spiritual/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,045, Reviews: 7 Updated: 2-11-05, Published: 2-11-05
Status: Complete

To be seduced by the darkness, to give in to yearnings she never wanted to admit she had, to let the shadows overthrow the light...

Can't Trust the Girl

2005-01-26T20:29:23-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 410, Reviews: 9 Updated: 1-26-05, Published: 1-26-05
Status: Complete

Four portrait pieces, on four women so powerful that they frighten.

Saeda Sa'del

2004-12-21T13:37:09-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 179, Reviews: 3 Updated: 12-21-04, Published: 12-21-04
Status: Complete

A Yuletide prayer, written in two languages. Happy solstice to all!

Ten Years

2004-12-18T12:23:15-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 353, Reviews: 6 Updated: 12-18-04, Published: 12-18-04
Status: Complete

Just a little musing on the passage of time, and how the years can change you.

Wild Eyed

2004-11-14T10:17:30-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Mythology
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Romance
Chapters: 9, Words: 18,184, Reviews: 154 Updated: 11-14-04, Published: 12-7-03
Status: Complete

(Chapter Eight - the Achaeans) The story of Cassandra of Troy, as I assure you, you've never heard it before - a prophetess cursed never to be believed, a family who thought her mad, and the prince brave enough to love her in spite of that.

Confessions of a Harry Potter Addict

2004-10-02T01:54:21-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Essay
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General/Humor
Chapters: 9, Words: 10,194, Reviews: 241 Updated: 10-2-04, Published: 6-26-03
Status: Complete

Section 8 - Tantric Allure My own personal experiences with the series. Thoughts, ramblings, theories, and other tidbits I found amusing or interesting.

Lux et Nox

2004-09-23T15:20:07-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Spiritual/Drama
Chapters: 4, Words: 1,483, Reviews: 16 Updated: 9-23-04, Published: 3-14-04
Status: Complete

A story of two champions of the Goddesses re-enacting the eternal battle between good and evil. Epic style.

Phoenix

2004-08-25T22:00:57-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 155, Reviews: 5 Updated: 8-25-04, Published: 8-25-04
Status: Complete

A rebirth within a life, trading one existence for another.

The Storm of a Kiss

2004-05-01T22:35:33-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Spiritual/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 525, Reviews: 6 Updated: 5-1-04, Published: 5-1-04
Status: Complete

A poem written in honour of Beltane. Soulmates united in passionate, undying love - what more could anyone wish from this holiday?

Think of Home

2004-03-21T21:40:43-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 264, Reviews: 7 Updated: 3-21-04, Published: 3-21-04
Status: Complete

A look at my faith's view on the afterlife, (or the betweenlives as the case may be). A simple tribute to the green lands of Naduralin.

Goodness and Righteousness

2004-03-16T23:15:43-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 132, Reviews: 13 Updated: 3-16-04, Published: 3-16-04
Status: Complete

A poem written in honour of St Patrick's Day, which of course derives from the exertions of Bishop Patricius.

Dream World Into Reality

2004-02-28T22:57:44-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 107, Reviews: 6 Updated: 2-28-04, Published: 2-28-04
Status: Complete

About knowing the one you love is out there somewhere, but not knowing how to find them, or even if you're looking for the right thing in the right places. Sonnet.

Requiem for a Race

2004-02-19T13:00:23-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Spiritual/Drama
Chapters: 8, Words: 2,915, Reviews: 29 Updated: 2-19-04, Published: 11-3-03
Status: Complete

A pagan religious epic, beginning with the fall of Avalon and following through to modern time. [Part VIII added - la peste and the French Inquisition]

Shadow Self

2004-02-06T22:15:28-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Spiritual/Supernatural
Chapters: 1, Words: 201, Reviews: 4 Updated: 2-6-04, Published: 2-6-04
Status: Complete

On the concept of the shadow self, the variant on one's soul that rests in each of us. The dark face, the other side of the coin, the splintered reflection...

Soul Healed

2004-01-23T22:40:57-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 96, Reviews: 12 Updated: 1-23-04, Published: 1-23-04
Status: Complete

Rebirth and renewal. A look at my faith's version of what follows death. Petrarchan sonnet.

For Modes of Faith II

2004-01-04T20:13:00-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 288, Reviews: 6 Updated: 1-4-04, Published: 1-4-04
Status: Complete

A simple wish for tolerance from those who would do nothing but mock and hate those who are not like themselves. Originally posted 16.6.2003. Revised and reposted, in light of some recent events.

Bring Forth

2003-12-27T21:30:01-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 230, Reviews: 16 Updated: 12-27-03, Published: 12-27-03
Status: Complete

Regarding religious symbolism and holy relics, and the universality thereof.

Elements

2003-12-22T13:59:25-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 372, Reviews: 10 Updated: 12-22-03, Published: 12-22-03
Status: Complete

On the eight Ellaran Elements, their symbols, and their keepers.

Element of Fate

2003-12-13T00:07:47-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Spiritual/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 329, Reviews: 5 Updated: 12-13-03, Published: 12-13-03
Status: Complete

Which is stronger, willpower or fate? The bonds of love or the whims of deities? About fate, destiny, soulmates, hope, faith, and all those other lovely things.

Haunted

2003-11-22T16:51:46-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Supernatural/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 135, Reviews: 22 Updated: 11-22-03, Published: 11-22-03
Status: Complete

A little girl endowed with magical abilities - changeling child, possessed, demonic, or gifted?

Well shone, Moon

2003-11-09T12:29:10-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Nature
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Romance/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 100, Reviews: 8 Updated: 11-9-03, Published: 11-9-03
Status: Complete

Calling on the power of the full moon. Sonnet.

Queen of Storm and Destruction

2003-10-25T00:23:29-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Spiritual/Supernatural
Chapters: 1, Words: 112, Reviews: 7 Updated: 10-25-03, Published: 10-25-03
Status: Complete

Regarding the dual nature of forceful elements, beautiful and terrifying. The second in a series of poems written in honor of the Goddess Chaos.

Relapsa

2003-10-09T14:22:53-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 557, Reviews: 55 Updated: 10-9-03, Published: 10-9-03
Status: Complete

Why I turned my back on the Christian faith, and why my heart is gladder for it.

Light in the Darkness

2003-10-02T22:12:41-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Spiritual/Romance
Chapters: 2, Words: 227, Reviews: 15 Updated: 10-2-03, Published: 9-15-03
Status: Complete

A tributary poem written for my own personal lord and saviour. Complementary poem added.

Shadows Falling

2003-09-24T23:54:47-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Fantasy
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Adventure/Drama
Chapters: 6, Words: 13,482, Reviews: 23 Updated: 9-24-03, Published: 3-30-03
Status: Complete

Rhisaba Emthes, a young noblewoman, may be the key to keeping her country and people from falling under the control of a sorcerer's army of darkness. Full summary within.

Repression, Intolerance, and Blind Hatred

2003-09-10T20:17:35-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Essay
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General/Spiritual
Chapters: 2, Words: 4,678, Reviews: 110 Updated: 9-10-03, Published: 9-3-03
Status: Complete

-or- Christianity's attitude towards other religions. Nothing more than a heartfelt rant written in response to a news article, regarding the utter disrespect too many Christians show to other faiths. Now with responses to reviewers (because I care).

End of an Age

2003-09-06T14:45:59-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Tragedy/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 186, Reviews: 14 Updated: 9-6-03, Published: 9-6-03
Status: Complete

Regarding the subjugation of the Celtic pagans and the rise of Christianity in Britain, circa 500 ce.

And forget not

2003-09-05T09:59:02-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Nature
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 229, Reviews: 9 Updated: 9-5-03, Published: 9-5-03
Status: Complete

A little poem in tribute of the beauty of a day in late summer. Written while sitting in the grass and wondering why everyone else was inside on such a gorgeous day.

Troy

2003-09-03T14:09:08-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Mythology
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Tragedy/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 6,610, Reviews: 18 Updated: 9-3-03, Published: 9-3-03
Status: Complete

An account of the Fall of Troy, written as a screenplay for a music video. Primarily from the viewpoint of Cassandra. PG-13 for sex and violence. (And other things no good story is without)

Goldheart

2003-08-12T16:20:36-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 194, Reviews: 4 Updated: 8-12-03, Published: 8-12-03
Status: Complete

A portrait-piece regarding a female assassin.

Trespass Sweetly Urged

2003-08-10T21:21:35-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 433, Reviews: 20 Updated: 8-10-03, Published: 8-10-03
Status: Complete

A poem regarding the nature of sin.

Princess of Troy

2003-08-01T23:18:32-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Mythology
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 533, Reviews: 40 Updated: 8-1-03, Published: 8-1-03
Status: Complete

A poem from the viewpoint of the prophetess Cassandra of Troy, detailing her feelings after her city falls and she is handed over to one of its destroyers.

Journey of Eve

2003-08-01T20:47:34-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Spiritual
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama
Chapters: 2, Words: 3,137, Reviews: 26 Updated: 8-1-03, Published: 7-24-03
Status: Complete

*Chapter Two - Adam's choice* A rewrite of the Genesis story, focusing primarily on Eve and her experiences. PG-13 for mature themes.

Lady of Fire and Strength

2003-07-15T20:41:15-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Spiritual/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 133, Reviews: 6 Updated: 7-15-03, Published: 7-15-03
Status: Complete

Regarding the golden virtues of courage, valor, and honor. The first in what will be a series of poems written in honor of the Goddess Chaos.

Hell I can find on my own

2003-06-20T10:04:06-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Spiritual/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 278, Reviews: 35 Updated: 6-20-03, Published: 6-20-03
Status: Complete

I get told I'm going to hell approximately once a week. This is why those threats don't work.

What Grips the Heart

2003-06-09T22:43:05-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Spiritual/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 375, Reviews: 44 Updated: 6-9-03, Published: 6-9-03
Status: Complete

Why Christians strike fear into the core of my soul. Written in response to Heart of the Sword's "Earth Invasion" and the reviews it garnered.

Dreams and delusions

2003-06-09T07:36:36-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 344, Reviews: 13 Updated: 6-9-03, Published: 6-9-03
Status: Complete

For anyone who's ever suffered a crisis of faith...

Beyond Them All

2003-06-02T20:45:12-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 234, Reviews: 19 Updated: 6-2-03, Published: 6-2-03
Status: Complete

People like to make fools of themselves criticizing that which they do not understand. This poem reflects my thoughts about that, and the strength of my beliefs when challenged.

Battle of Earth

2003-05-18T19:57:38-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Play
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Adventure/Spiritual
Chapters: 3, Words: 1,787, Reviews: 16 Updated: 5-18-03, Published: 5-16-03
Status: Complete

(screenplay) Two Goddesses make a bid for Earth and send their minions to conquer it. They succeed, to a point, until a group of dedicated freedom fighters form the Opposition. But will it take more than a war to end the invasion?

Either Or

2003-05-13T14:09:22-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 125, Reviews: 8 Updated: 5-13-03, Published: 5-13-03
Status: Complete

An obsessive man coerces a young woman to make a difficult choice.

Eternity in an Hour

2003-05-08T04:16:48-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 189, Reviews: 6 Updated: 5-8-03, Published: 5-8-03
Status: Complete

Musing on the infinite life cycle and the purpose of forever.

Portrait of a Lady

2003-05-06T20:27:19-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 111, Reviews: 6 Updated: 5-6-03, Published: 5-6-03
Status: Complete

The enigma of a woman standing in pale light, and the trouble in learning what's on her mind.

Talked About

2003-05-06T20:25:20-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 170, Reviews: 4 Updated: 5-6-03, Published: 5-6-03
Status: Complete

Philosophical musing provoked by a quotation and a class exercise. Because it really is the little things in life that matter...

When here and now cease to matter

2003-04-30T16:18:06-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 358, Reviews: 8 Updated: 4-30-03, Published: 4-30-03
Status: Complete

Poem regarding the Beltane rites. An eternally matched pair play out the roles of God and Goddess. PG-13 for sexual situation.

Aura

2003-04-24T16:20:04-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 220, Reviews: 16 Updated: 4-24-03, Published: 4-24-03
Status: Complete

Auras in my belief are holy representation of the soul. I have always been able to see them, from the time I was a small child. I get a lot of questions about that -- this is at least a partial explanation.

Pillow Talk

2003-04-23T14:18:27-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 509, Reviews: 19 Updated: 4-23-03, Published: 4-23-03
Status: Complete

Conversation between the Daughter of Flame and her Beloved, contemplating life and the universe on a lazy morning.

We Live As We Dream

2003-04-18T21:46:58-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 161, Reviews: 9 Updated: 4-18-03, Published: 4-18-03
Status: Complete

Moral of the story: love is a rough emotion to deal with.

All That's Best of Dark and Bright

2003-04-18T21:40:05-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 167, Reviews: 3 Updated: 4-18-03, Published: 4-18-03
Status: Complete

Random little poem about an intriguing woman. Thanks to Lord Byron for title and partial inspiration. (God, I love the Romantics...)

Willow Moon

2003-04-15T17:21:25-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Spiritual/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 176, Reviews: 16 Updated: 4-15-03, Published: 4-15-03
Status: Complete

In honor of the Esbat. A personal reflection on the moon.

Tribute

2003-03-29T22:15:57-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Family
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 105, Reviews: 8 Updated: 3-29-03, Published: 3-29-03
Status: Complete

Written on the anniversary of the death of a beloved pet.

They Tell Me You Have No Soul

2003-03-28T20:17:59-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 137, Reviews: 51 Updated: 3-28-03, Published: 3-28-03
Status: Complete

Reading the views of others around the site provoked this poem in my mind. Many Christians hold that animals have no souls... and I can not even comprehend the thought.

Most cruel usage

2003-03-25T19:10:22-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 273, Reviews: 34 Updated: 3-25-03, Published: 3-25-03
Status: Complete

A medieval woman, one of a few million sent to burn at the stake. Her thoughts as she faces the flames, hatred, and hypocrisy of the Church.

Not a lesser, but a greater thing

2003-03-20T20:01:29-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Spiritual/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 776, Reviews: 20 Updated: 3-20-03, Published: 3-20-03
Status: Complete

*revised* My personal look into reincarnation, into what it is to live again and again.

Blaze

2003-03-20T13:32:31-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Play
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama
Chapters: 2, Words: 4,040, Reviews: 24 Updated: 3-20-03, Published: 3-20-03
Status: Complete

Four girls (each rather representative of an element) deal with the ins and outs of intrapersonal relationships. A one-act written for a competition two years ago.

Twilight

2003-02-28T14:10:13-08:00

Author: Alyx Bradford
Category: Nature
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 840, Reviews: 13 Updated: 2-28-03, Published: 2-28-03
Status: Complete

Poem in prose, musing on various things.