The Crones

by Stephanie Chenault

On the night before the village's disappearance, the Fishwife and her sisters—the old crones—gather by the lake, performing a ritual to either protect or doom the village. As the fires across the distant shore grow stronger, the Fishwife makes a bold choice, using the lake’s ancient waters to weaken the smoke threatening their home. Though the ritual saves the village for now, she knows the lake will demand a greater price in the near future. - Fortress DuBarry, src

4 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 1, 2024

About the author

Astrophysicist wanders into dark fairy tales and writes what she sees…