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Of Myth and Monsters

2013-04-04T14:45:01-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
Essay
English, Rated: K
Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,690, Reviews: 0, Complete

My second talk on Religion and Mythology. This time I discuss the idea that the monsters in Greek Mythology were once worshiped as Gods in their own right before the shift from Matriarchal to Patriarchal worship. My first talk is called 'Disability and Religion' and can be found on my author page.

But Life Isn't A Fairy Tale

2013-03-04T11:16:45-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
General
English, Rated: T
Angst/Drama
Chapters: 9, Words: 4,399, Reviews: 0, Complete

This is a series of short stories grouped together because of their similarities. Each story stands on its own and concerns one of a series of mental and emotional issues. Now proof read, all remaining mistakes are my own. The series was complete. But then someone gave me a couple of ideas. One was what became 'Spinning the Straw into Gold' and the other is still to be written.

Echidna, The Hunter and The Nature of Evil

2013-03-01T10:13:53-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
Horror
English, Rated: T
Horror/Angst
Chapters: 17, Words: 10,357, Reviews: 0, In-Progress

A thread that combines a few of my short stories including 'The Hunger', 'Come out come out' and 'Tap Tap Tap'. Echidna and a hunter are in a stalemate as they take time away from trying to kill each other to discuss the nature of evil.

The House of Jet

2012-12-03T09:31:35-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
Fantasy
English, Rated: T
Fantasy/Adventure
Chapters: 11, Words: 8,375, Reviews: 0, In-Progress

The rise and fall of Lady Narya, head of the House of Jet and their dragon riders. Her story is told in three parts. The Book of Camille, the Book of Nyoke and the Book of Narya. Will tie in with Sotiera Haliai. Pro and Ep POV of the dragon Ligg-Nye

Thelxiepeia and her Sisters

2012-11-29T11:19:50-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
Mythology
English, Rated: K+
Fantasy/General
Chapters: 44, Words: 49,303, Reviews: 2, Complete

This story started life as a short about a Mythical Creature in the modern day. I am now expanding it into a Novel as my NANO writing month project. Thelxiepeia is the story of a mythical creature come singer/songwriter who goes missing and both the police and her family start looking for her. Actually managed to finish in the month, but still proof reading. Please R&R.

Chimera Medusa

2012-11-01T14:30:26-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
Fantasy
English, Rated: K+
Fantasy/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 25,738, Reviews: 0, Complete

This is a complete story that I finished a while ago and had here for a while before removing it. I am currently preparing it for publish on Kindle so would really appreciate any feedback.

Tap Tap Tap

2012-09-29T13:55:56-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
Horror
English, Rated: K+
Horror/Supernatural
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,556, Reviews: 1, Complete

This story has a strange history, even for me. I was sitting in a hotel room watching a childrens animal documentry about the Aye-Aye. The creature is strangely cute and a little creepy. It was feared by the natives who thought it was a demonic creature. Suddenly I had this idea for a ghost story type narrative involving the strange creature. Suddenly 'Tap Tap Tap' was born.

Miracle Cream

2012-09-29T01:33:11-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
Horror
English, Rated: K+
Horror/Parody
Chapters: 1, Words: 615, Reviews: 1, Complete

Miracle cream is the product of research I was doing for an essay on vampire women. This is a modern day version of a story known to everyone who is interested in vampires.

Disability and Religion

2012-09-01T14:28:04-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
Essay
English, Rated: K+
Spiritual/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,319, Reviews: 1, Complete

This is a copy of a talk I did about my experiences with ME/CFS and my conversion to Paganism. At the age of 14 I developed Myalgic Encephalopathy/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Around this time I turned to religion. In this talk I muse on the perceptions of disabilty in our modern and ancient society.

That Moment

2012-08-29T12:38:52-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
General
English, Rated: K+
General/Angst
Chapters: 5, Words: 1,070, Reviews: 5, In-Progress

A series of short extracts from peoples lives, each describing a single moment. Some of these moments are good, some are bad and some are neither. Hopefully at least one will prove I am not always dark and depressing in my short stories, although most are

Soteira Haliai

2012-04-13T01:49:45-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
Fantasy
English, Rated: T
Adventure/Romance
Chapters: 6, Words: 8,103, Reviews: 0, In-Progress

During the midsummer celebrations an entire race is wiped out. The nymph were invulnerale immortals with a close affinity to nature. Soteira is finally 100yrs old and about to take over as head of her family when her people are killed. Nymphs and Elves

The City It Feeds

2011-10-18T12:22:09-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
Horror
English, Rated: K+
Horror/Drama
Chapters: 2, Words: 319, Reviews: 0, Complete

My take on city life. I started to think about the city as an animal that needs fed by the people who pass through it. THe second chapter was written in my head while walking in very heavy rain and I thought about how empty the streets were.

Of Glasgow and Gormenghast

2011-10-18T12:07:40-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
Essay
English, Rated: K
General/Fantasy
Chapters: 1, Words: 324, Reviews: 0, Complete

Just a jumble of thoughts I had while waiting for the bus one morning. It was a cloudy day and the glasgow skyline against the dull background reminded my of the Gormenghast novel's by Mervyn Peake. A thought I have had quite often all the years I have lived here.

Come out, Come out, Wherever you are

2011-10-15T23:28:36-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
Horror
English, Rated: K+
Supernatural/Horror
Chapters: 1, Words: 566, Reviews: 2, Complete

A girl runs for her life. Yet another story based on a dream and written at stupid o'clock.

Obsession

2011-10-02T21:31:40-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
General
English, Rated: K
General/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 50, Reviews: 2, Complete

Confession of a knitter

Why

2011-09-03T16:19:20-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
Love
English, Rated: K
Romance/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 88, Reviews: 0, Complete

A short poem written in the middle of the night while sleeping on the sofa after an argument with my partner.

Gorgon

2011-07-18T07:58:01-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
Sci-Fi
English, Rated: K+
Adventure/Friendship
Chapters: 9, Words: 8,669, Reviews: 0, In-Progress

Gorgon doesn't just have three personalities, she actually is three people living in one body. At the age of twelve she is taken away to 'The Centre' were she learns how to cope along with other teenagers with special abilities. Not exactly an original concept but 'Gorgon' jumped into my head and wouldn't leave. Re-written for corrections. Please R&R as looking to publish on kindle

I Will Always Love You

2011-07-18T01:44:33-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
Romance
English, Rated: T
Romance/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,910, Reviews: 0, Complete

This story has the alternate title 'Choices' as it is about the choices we make and the people we leave behind. We are never quite sure whether we have made the right decision. This is another of my short stories based on a dream. My longest short story.

The Hunger

2011-07-18T01:27:37-08:00

Author: Persephone Tinkerbell
Supernatural
English, Rated: T
Romance/Horror
Chapters: 1, Words: 546, Reviews: 2, Complete

It is difficult to write a summary for this without giving away the ending. But it is based on a dream I had after reading too much Vampire romance. It could be described as paranormal romance but with a twist.