Sleight of hand
Behind the Scenes
A BUDDHIST TALE FROM THE SUBCONTINENT OR THE PARABLE OF THE PERFECT ANSWER, ACCOMPANIED BY SILLY GESTURES AND BAD ACCENTS It was the season of the monsoon; the great sky dragons fought above the land and their blood rained down unceasingly on the verdant jungle. It was the month of Kober, and the 14 th day, and so the day of petitions for wisdom. Through the hopeful throngs passed the procession of the King of Pradesh. It was proceeded by one hundred dancers, with bells on ankles and wrists, then ten ranks of the Heavenly Guard, striking their bronze...
Short Stories
A collection of short stories, mainly written at the Arvon writing centre in 2011.
Short Stories