Category Archives: Martha’s Children

Chapter 29 of Martha’s Children

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Brian Bixby

Politics isn’t the only thing that makes strange bedfellows. For the sake of her vampire cop brother, Nora O’Donnell has agreed to carry out two assignments from the very same vampire who “turned” her brother. In doing so, she finds … Continue reading →

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Chapter 28 of Martha’s Children, and dreams

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Brian Bixby

Detective Kammen warned Nora O’Donnell that something bad might happen to him or to her brother. So when Kammen appears to be missing, Nora goes searching for help. And in chapter 28 of Martha’s Children, she find it . . . … Continue reading →

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Chapter 27 of Martha’s Children, and Rick Springfield’s Nick Knight

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Brian Bixby

Martha’s had a bad day. A dead sorceress has hauled her out of her coffin, one of her offspring left behind a dismembered corpse, and she passed out unexpectedly. But it’s now nighttime, and nighttime is the right time when … Continue reading →

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Sillyverse is a year old!

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Brian Bixby

I started the blog on August 21, 2012, promising “stories of magic and mystery.” Since then, I’ve offered you two novel-length serials (one in progress), with a new chapter every week, two posts most week on varied topics, usually related … Continue reading →

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Chapter 26 of Martha’s Children, and ghosts

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Brian Bixby

In all her life, both before and after she was killed, Ivy McIlwraith has prided herself on her extensive knowledge of sorcery and arcane lore, her keen mind, and her ability to handle herself in any situation. But she never … Continue reading →

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Chapter 25 of Martha’s Children a bit ahead of schedule

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Brian Bixby

I’m going to be out of touch for a while, unable to get to the Internet. This is not quite the same as oxygen deprivation, at least not until I step up the voltage of my WiFi connection to electrolyze … Continue reading →

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Chapter 24 of Martha’s Children and sorcerers therein

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Brian Bixby

This week begins Part III of Martha’s Children, entitled “Sorcerers.” The ghostly sorceress Ivy McIlwraith has prided herself on being one of the most knowledgeable sorcerers in the world. But in chapter 24, Ivy finds the root of her problems is a … Continue reading →

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Chapter 23 of Martha’s Children, and the Days of Rage

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Brian Bixby

Public attention in Chicago shifts from the debut of the Vampire Bureau to the arrival of militant radicals and the “Days of Rage” in chapter 23 of Martha’s Children, “Therefore be o’ good cheer, for truly I think you are damned.” Not … Continue reading →

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Chapter 22 of Martha’s Children, and Innocent Blood

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Brian Bixby

The Vampire Bureau goes public! Criminals beware! But Sherlock Kammen is sitting on the sidelines, still trying to track down Martha and her sorceress Make Love Not War. Well, at least until a waitress starts asking questions. Watch Kammen take … Continue reading →

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Chapter 21 of Martha’s Children, and the college trip

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Brian Bixby

Detective Sherlock Kammen is willing to trail his boss to find out where Martha and her sorceress are. But how far will he go when the trail leads to one of Ned’s family members? Find out in “Happy in this, … Continue reading →

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