Tag Archives: supernatural

The wyrm takes center stage in chapter 4 of As the Wyrm Tyrns

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Brian Bixby

It would be a pity if a story called As the Wyrm Tyrns did not have an appearance by the wyrm. And so, this week, the wyrm raises its head over Breydon Water. This bodes ill for our intrepid magicians: the … Continue reading →

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Questions about relationships in chapter 3 of As the Wyrm Tyrns

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Brian Bixby

What’s a wyrm to do? It just wants to smash through Great Yarmouth and go north to mate with others of its species. Surely the humans should understand that? Well, the humans have relationships of their own to deal with, … Continue reading →

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A new serial – As the Wyrm Tyrns

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Brian Bixby

Sillyverse was begun to tell long stories in serial form over many weeks. For much of this year, the blog has been all but suspended while I attended to family and personal issues. Between some timely important decisions and being … Continue reading →

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Review: Dawn Kurtagich, The Dead House

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Brian Bixby

It was the cover, and the tag line “the girl of nowhere,” that snagged me when I was looking for something light to read, because as we all know, Young Adult horror novels are light reading. Well, Dawn Kurtagich’s debut … Continue reading →

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Women as werewolves: reviewing Ginger Snaps and When Animals Dream

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Brian Bixby

Horror creatures began as men. Varney the Vampyre and Dracula, Universal’s werewolf, even the original mummy monster, they were all guys. “Ah,” but I hear you say, “what about J. Sheridan Le Fanu’s Carmilla?” Thank you for making my point. … Continue reading →

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Chapter 23 of Magician’s Misfortune, and time to take a break

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Brian Bixby

“Resolutions?” is the title of chapter 23 of Magician’s Misfortunes, my weekly serial about a government magician whose life has gone very sour. With a title like that, you can guess that it’s the end of the story (or is it?), … Continue reading →

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Chapter 22 of Magician’s Misfortune

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Brian Bixby

I’m just going to go all meta on you and tell you the title for this week’s chapter of Magician’s Misfortune is deliberately inaccurate, sort of. Hey, it’s the big fight, the action-filled climax, and if you haven’t been reading this … Continue reading →

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Chapter 21 of Magician’s Misfortune

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Brian Bixby

Harry Eberhardt likes sex. Preferably with willing women. Which rules out Deecee Young, who’s a lesbian. And Sanderson, who’s quite unwilling and just helped bust Harry’s nose again. So why is his life revolving around these two women? It’s “SNAFU,” … Continue reading →

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Chapter 20 of Magician’s Misfortune

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Brian Bixby

Tumbling through an interdimensional magical teleportation system isn’t as easy as it sounds. And Harry Eberhardt hates surprises, even in bed. But Harry has a nose for trouble. All of which leads him to the question, “Who can you trust?” … Continue reading →

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Chapter 19 of Magician’s Misfortune

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Brian Bixby

Harry Eberhardt has walked into a trap. People are coming for him and his associates. So we should expect Harry to react with his customary initiative, bravery, quick thinking, and resourcefulness. Which is exactly what he does. Too bad Harry’s … Continue reading →

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