Short Story – Christine Smith

The End of the Beginning Part 2 // Faylinn #13

Post published:October 18, 2021
Post category:Prompts Writing
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As promised, I bring you the next Faylinn story and the FINALE of this story arc! Yes, my dear readers, it is time. It is been long in the making but, finally, the last installment of this first Faylinn story arc is HERE. For Newcomers These continuing short stories started out as pieces inspired by fairy tale prompts, but rather exploded on me and have now turned into a whole continuous story. The tale follows Raylinn, a wingless fairy, Finn, a banished prince, and their tag along sassmaster Zayd the genie as they traverse the world and have all sorts…

The End of the Beginning Part 1 // Faylinn #12

Post published:October 11, 2021
Post category:Prompts Writing
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It is (finally) time for me to present the next "Faylinn" short story! I promise I did not plan to take so many months to write the next installment! A big editing project, a hiatus, and LIFE happened and...yeah. I've gotten so bad at writing these consistently. BUT I was absolutely determined to finish this story arc I've had going since *checks* January 2020??? (good grief) before the year is out. With NaNo (meep) and holidays (more meep) coming I knew I needed to get it done, otherwise it would not happen before next year. *nervous laughter* BUT I HAVE…

Friends, Foes, & Fairy Wars // A Faylinn Short Story – #11

Post published:April 19, 2021
Post category:Prompts Writing
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The time has at last come in which I bring you the next installment of my ongoing fairy tale serial story, fondly called the "Faylinn" stories! So it's, um, been a while since I've given you a new Faylinn story. And by "a while" I mean SEPTEMBER. *hides in shame for eternity* Worse still, I left the last story on a prettyyy bad cliffhanger. I'M SO SORRY. NaNo prep, and then NaNo, and then holidays happened, and I had planned to get this story written for late February or early March but those months positively exploded on me. So...here are…

Royalty, Witches, and Awkward Family Reunions {A Faylinn Short Story – Part 10}

Post published:September 28, 2020
Post category:Prompts Writing
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It has been far, far too long but, at long last, I have the next installment of my ongoing “Faylinn” short story series! We’re not going to talk about how the last story was in May. *hides in shame* Yeah, my summer kind of exploded on me, and somehow poor Raylinn, Finn, and Zayd got put on the backburner. But I’ve left you dear patient readers hanging long enough! If you’re new and have no clue what this is, NO WORRIES. I shall explain. For Newcomers Very often, Arielle Bailey posts a prompt on her writing blog that goes…

Genies Don’t Make Great Babysitters {A Faylinn Short Story – Part 9}

Post published:May 25, 2020
Post category:Prompts Writing
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At last it is time for another Faylinn short story! And I thiiink you guys are going to be pleased with this one. *grins* Let’s get to the info first. For Newcomers Each month Arielle posts a prompt on her writing blog that goes along with Fairy Tale Central’s monthly featured fairy tale. I’ve been writing short stories for it of a continuing story about a wingless fairy and banished prince, Raylinn and Finn, or “Faylinn” as is their designated ship name, and their tag along sassmaster, Zayd the genie. The Previous Stories For a while each story was…

The White Lion {A Faylinn Short Story – Part 8}

Post published:March 23, 2020
Post category:Prompts Writing
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Faylinn has returned! After accidentally leaving you guys on a cliffhanger for almost two months, I finally come to you with the next edition of my “Faylinn” short story series! Let’s get to the info first. For Newcomers Each month Arielle posts a prompt on her writing blog that goes along with Fairy Tale Central’s monthly featured fairy tale. I’ve been writing prompts for it of a continuing story about a wingless fairy and banished prince, Raylinn and Finn, or “Faylinn” as is their designated ship name…and their tag along sassmaster, Zayd. The Previous Stories For a while each…

Royalty is a Cold Business {A Faylinn Short Story}

Post published:January 27, 2020
Post category:Prompts Writing
Post comments:33 Comments

It has been a while, but I at last return with a new “Faylinn” short story! And this one is a extra special. *grins* Let’s get to the info first. For Newcomers Each month Arielle posts a prompt on her writing blog that goes along with Fairy Tale Central’s monthly featured fairy tale. I’ve been writing prompts for it of a continuing story about a wingless fairy and banished prince, Raylinn and Finn, or “Faylinn” as is their designated ship name…and their tag along sassmaster, Zayd. The Previous Stories Deal or No Deal (A Rumpelstiltskin-inspired story and the first…

The Genie Can Dance {A Faylinn Short Story}

Post published:October 14, 2019
Post category:Prompts Writing
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I have a new Faylinn short story, and this one may be my favorite yet! For Newcomers: Each month Arielle posts a prompt on her writing blog that goes along with Fairy Tale Central's featured fairy tale. I’ve been writing prompts for it of a continuing story about a wingless fairy and banished prince, Raylinn and Finn, or “Faylinn” as is their designated ship name…and their tag along sassmaster, Zayd. The Previous Stories: Deal or No Deal (A Rumpelstiltskin-inspired story and the first introduction to these characters) Let Down Your Hair? (A Rapunzel-inspired story) It Ain't Easy Having a Genie…

That’s Definitely Not Granny {A Faylinn Short Story}

Post published:September 16, 2019
Post category:Prompts Writing
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And I am back with this month’s edition of my Faylinn stories! For Newcomers: Each month Arielle posts a prompt on her writing blog that goes along with Fairy Tale Central's featured fairy tale. I’ve been writing prompts for it of a continuing story about a wingless fairy and banished prince, Raylinn and Finn, or “Faylinn” as is their designated ship name…and their tag along sassmaster, Zayd. The Previous Stories: Deal or No Deal (A Rumpelstiltskin-inspired story and the first introduction to these characters) Let Down Your Hair? (A Rapunzel-inspired story) It Ain't Easy Having a Genie (An Aladdin-inspired one,…

Frogs and Bears Make Great Boyfriends {A Short Story}

Post published:August 19, 2019
Post category:Prompts Writing
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It is time for the fourth addition of my ongoing “Faylinn” short stories—a series of short stories inspired by Fairy Tale Central's featured fairy tale! For Newcomers: Each month Arielle posts a prompt on her writing blog that goes along with FTC’s featured fairy tale. I’ve been writing prompts for it of a continuing story about a wingless fairy and banished prince, Raylinn and Finn, or “Faylinn” as is their designated ship name. The Previous Stories: Deal or No Deal (A Rumpelstiltskin-inspired story and the first introduction to these characters) Let Down Your Hair? (A Rapunzel-inspired story) It Ain't Easy…