Category Archives: Fiction

5 Favorite Albums and Books

Posted on December 31, 2010 by randomyriad

These are albums and books that I came across this year. Many of them are not new, just new to me. 1. The Suburbs by Arcade Fire: This is such a richly textured mix of instruments, musical ideas, and thoughtful … Continue reading →

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A Strange Introduction to a Truly Odd Tale

Posted on December 10, 2010 by randomyriad

Promantia And they also tell the story of Papadiabolous the Devil and his company, and of two of the hidden lives of Finnegan;  and how it is not always serious to die, the first time it happens. Here is one … Continue reading →

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Two Worlds Touch Here: The End of Cormac McCarthy’s Border Trilogy

Posted on December 6, 2010 by randomyriad

“Two worlds touch here. You think men have power to call forth what they will? Evoke a world, awake or sleeping? Make it breathe and then set out upon it figures which a glass gives back or which the sun … Continue reading →

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River of Dreams #42: The End/Beginning

Posted on November 28, 2010 by randomyriad

Final Chapter The Beginning of Another Story Emmylou was the first one wake, her mind full of the events that seemed more a dream than what had just faded from her mind as she came awake. She stretched cautiously and … Continue reading →

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River of Dreams #40:Into the Restless Night

Posted on November 11, 2010 by randomyriad

II Into the Night The talk died down and looks of dazed shock settled on all the faces. They all looked like they had walked into a major exam on their first day of class. “I don’t think we have … Continue reading →

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