Fantasy
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Sin & Redemption (Song Short: Red Wine Supernova, by Chappel Roan)
“If you want to beat the system, sometimes you have to wallow in the muck with the cockroaches.” Lily smiled, though the expression stopped short of her narrowed eyes. “But I’m sure you’re well aware of that, no? You do know what I did to earn this punishment?” Continue reading
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Dayfall (r/FantasyWriters Summer Solstice ’24 Competition Entry)
Today was a new day, a day of promise: today brought the Feast of Dayfall, and Rica intended to secure a good enough spot in the lower plaza to score a handsome portion of the food. Continue reading
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The Weaver’s Test
Beyond the Loomerie was a dangerous world—one that did not look kindly upon hedge witches and base sorcerers who did not possess the sigil and robes of a Weaver. Continue reading
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The Iron Gate (Abridged)
It was brutally functional, with no decoration: simply bars of rough hammered iron sealing the gap in the witch’s fence. Still, once my eyes had settled on it, I could not tear them away. Continue reading
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Lightning Round 3: Supernatural Spookery
Across the veil, the Angel of Souls stood vigil, ushering soldiers and mercenaries by the dozens onto the many-forking path behind her. I tried to see where it led as I approached, but it was dizzying to look upon. The Angel fixed me with an appraising gaze, and I felt naked before her. Continue reading
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UMBRA – Part 4
Sir Janus von Affeldt, First of his Name, stepped onto the field of the Grand Arena and spread his arms wide, spinning slowly to a smattering of quickly hushed jeering. “You can hate me now, it won’t matter,” he said under his breath. “You’ll shower me with adoration before the day is through.” Continue reading
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UMBRA – Part 3
Nine men, well-fed and armed to the teeth, against him, with only a couple of knives and a lousy human shield. Dun shrugged, and spat on the ground… Continue reading
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UMBRA – Part 2
Lord Alvonso Haversby viewed the storefront from across the narrow street, consuming the advertisements that lounged on cushions and couches behind the window in what he felt was a surreptitious manner… Continue reading
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UMBRA – Part 1
Dun chuckled to himself, recalling with a hint of bitterness how completely he’d bought into the rules of ‘proper’ fighting what now seemed a lifetime ago. He fingered the thick seam of scar tissue that ran from just under his left eye up through his temple to disappear under his hairline. How things do change. Continue reading
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Author of Destiny (full version)
Veils of shimmering light cascaded around the prince in vibrant hues, erupting into sparks about his feet. He bent his knees, set his back, and pulled. The lid did not move. Continue reading
About Me
An avid reader and writer, I grew up making frequent visits to Earthsea and Middle-Earth; I dined in Redwall Abbey; I peered over sea, and under stone, as the Dark rose over Cader Idris. Now I visit worlds of my own creation, as I pen my own tales to offer for your enjoyment.
-KTL
“Hey KT, why can’t I find your books on Amazon?”
The Literary Diversions of K.T. Lazarus 