http://slow.writerscafe.org/NDReed The original writings of author N.D. Reed en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776101792 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 The lightThat shines beyondIn the darkness that holdsOur deepest fears that haunt us so,Is loveThe actThat proves a pointTo all who watch in aweTo sweep aside their inner fears,CourageThe soulOf all things goodAnd all the greatest deedsThat makes us glad to smile and li.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NDReed/1821425/ ObStAcLeS http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NDReed/1818432/ A short "fairy tale" set in my dark fantasy world. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NDReed/1808962/ Avalon, that tranquil place;Frozen in time.Her waters are still with grace;To deface her is a crime.The beeeze yet keeps her still;A fixed point in life.The twilight on the hill;With magic she is rife.The morning toll and the evening bell;She'll lift you when you fall.That ho.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NDReed/1802906/ Vuk took a sizeable swig from the mug of ale in his hand as he quietly listened to the Tavern Owner’s story. It wasn’t the most tantalising tale but not exactly boring either. Vuk simply listened with only half the amount of interest he was showing, as a matter of courtesy. After some sh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NDReed/1802843/ From my dark fantasy world. Vathelm is a major trading city located on the southern coast of my fictional continent. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NDReed/1802218/ From my dark fantasy world. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NDReed/1799365/ From my dark fantasy world. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NDReed/1797861/ From my dark fantasy world. A dramatised portrayal of an event which triggered a brutal wat between two elven nations. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NDReed/1797561/ A vignette/flash fiction based on an original dark fantasy world I lovingly created. A "Paladin" is a individual who specialises in policing people born with magical abilities. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NDReed/1797558/ It lies in a bubble sealed off from the rest,It lies on the edge of east and west.It's a city of gold and city of darkness,It's a city that loves but also heartless.Like Sodom and Gahmorrah, its a land of vice,Like any such place, we yearn for a slice.It holds many friends, some tr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NDReed/1796556/ The whistling of the breeze,And the autumn fall,They signal the easeInto the cold winter hall.But we have not yet reached the chill,Nor the tidings of frost.The warmth has not yet filled its fill.The sun will not be lost.We won't forget the truth;Our time to reflectOn the bea.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NDReed/1796231/ A vignette included in a collection that I'm currently working on based on a fantasy world of my creation. Feedback would be greatly appreciated, thank you. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NDReed/1793788/ A land turbulent;Those silent sentinelsStand resolute. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NDReed/1789098/ On the brink of Poseidon's hold;The sentinels of stone stand resolute,And shape the poeple in a war torn mold,To render their enemies destitute.Their names echoe through the ages,In the ballads of the past.They break free of any cages,They will fight to the very last.And should t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NDReed/1788718/