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Winter Solstice

Stories for and about the Winter Solstice, also known as Midwinter and the Longest Night.

GUARDIANS OF THE FOREST • by Derek McMillan

January 12, 2024Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

The keeper of the shed by the forest met us on the path. She was expecting us because it was Midwinter Eve. “I have lit a fire in the grate and there are plenty of logs stacked up outside.” She… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Stories Derek McMillan, forests, storytellers, Winter Solstice

ONLY GRAY • by Isaac Boekelheide

January 20, 2023Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

On the last day of fall, I confronted my shadow. The sun, dying beneath the silvery clouds, stretched its long arms across my face, and my shadow walked beside me. I scuffed my sneakers along the sidewalk, knocking loose pebbles… Continue Reading →

Stories, Surreal Isaac Boekelheide, shadow entities, winter, Winter Solstice

GATHER THE DARKNESS • by Quinn

December 21, 2022Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

The snap of the twig was always the best part. The scent of the dried wood, dead for months now, would rise to her nose. She would inhale its scent, drinking in lost memories of seasons long since passed. The… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Stories Grim Reaper, magic, marriage, nature, Quinn, sacrifice, Winter Solstice

TWELVE DAYS OF SOLSTICE STONES • by Eve Morton

December 21, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

“Another one!” Jase held a shiny blue rock in hand. “The seventh one in as many days. I have no idea what’s happening.” “That’s a lot of stones,” Margo stated. “You think? I tried to call the local wizard, but… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Romance, Stories Eve Morton, gifts, LGBTQIA+, Winter Solstice

I’LL BE DEAD IN 307 YEARS • by Kathleen McGuire

October 27, 2019Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

My sister Bailey’s breathing is steady at night. I wait for it to change from shallow to the deep breaths of full R.E.M. She sleeps on her side. Her shoulder forms the smoky mountains sloping gently under the sheet. The… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories Kathleen McGuire, lunar eclipse, mothers, teenagers, Winter Solstice

MIDWINTER MEDDLING • by Ben Nein

December 21, 2017Every Day Fiction 6 Comments

Constable Gil Hadrian leaned against the side of a building, taking a break from his weaving walk through the alley somewhere in the Priesthorpe district of Ashford. All these temples looked alike after seven drinks. Or was it eight? He… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Humour / Satire, Stories Ben Nein, demons, Gil Hadrian, police, Winter Solstice

THE NIGHT MAN AND THE FIRST SNOW • by Kella Campbell

December 22, 2015Every Day Fiction 23 Comments

The Night Man walks the winter dark, trailing mist and shadows, too tall and thin for an ordinary man and slightly translucent around the edges. No lock or bar can keep him out, and though a light might hold him… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Stories December Invitational, Kella Campbell, snow, Winter Solstice

LONGEST NIGHT • by Nicole Lavigne

December 21, 2015Every Day Fiction 10 Comments

Gideon’s sword cleaved blindly through the pitch darkness that surrounded him. Sticking ooze splattered and another monster, invisible through the black, gurgled to the ground. When they had started their journey, his sword had illuminated the hunting shadows. How long… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Stories December Invitational, knights, Nicole Lavigne, Winter Solstice

THE CAVERN • by K. Esta

December 21, 2012Every Day Fiction 7 Comments

The sun peeked out over the south-east horizon and cast its golden hue across the frozen expanse. Maria stopped to pull the insulated canteen from the side pouch of her backpack. She took three generous swallows, chasing the granola bar… Continue Reading →

Romance, Stories K. Esta, Winter Solstice

LONG NIGHT OF THE WITCH • by R.F. Marazas

March 3, 2010Every Day Fiction 18 Comments

Charles refused to go. Calliope insisted. Since waking this morning, he understood it had something to do with the witch thing. He sensed Calliope bolting upright in their bed, heard her astonished whisper. “Of course, the Winter Solstice! Return of… Continue Reading →

Stories, Surreal blindness, R.F. Marazas, sacrifice, Winter Solstice, witches

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