Jim Stitzel
Joined Ficlatté in September 2014
144 stories, 6 challenges, 3 prompts, 414 comments, and 55 friends
Coffee beans earned: 5 
I dabble a little in a lot of things — writing, webcomics, gaming, photography, web design, music, and more. I write code full-time and words in the gaps in between.
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Grim Fury
Malika pushed forward into the village, her blade a blur of blue, flaming fury. It took several mome…
Published 5 years ago.
Grim Destruction
Malika took the creature's arms in two quick strokes, toying with the monster in an almost vindictiv…
Published 5 years ago.
Heart Block
The flow of energy was too much - for her and for me. It overwhelmed both our systems, the absence o…
Published 5 years ago.
Grim Determination
Moments later, Malika stepped from the forest and stopped at the top of the hill looking down over h…
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Grim Satisfaction
Malika felt no joy at the destruction she had wrought, only a grim satisfaction. She had spent enoug…
Published 5 years ago.
Grim Focus
Malika pushed forward with single-minded focus. She would complete her task, with Orthael's help or …
Published 5 years ago.
Grim Purpose
Malika stalked away, caring little if the Orthael followed. She had no care for her own life anymore…
Published 5 years ago.
Cold Fire, Hot Fury
At last Malika leaned away from the stranger, shrugging off his embrace like a cloak. She wanted her…
Published 5 years ago.
An Accidental Homicide
Dear Diary,
I killed a man today. At least, I think I did. I was alone in the room one minute, an…
Published 5 years ago.
Burden's Release
"Who be you," Malika whispered once more, her head leaning still against the stranger's chest. "Orth…
Published 5 years ago.
Loopback
And three heartbeats later she was back.
"Impossible," I breathed, my voice barely audible. This sh…
Published 5 years ago.
Rain
It's been raining for two days straight, and I'm afraid to go out. I've seen what those torrents do …
Published 5 years ago.
Rebirth by Flame
Malika was suddenly overwhelmed by the cleansing intent and purity of Flame. It flowed through and o…
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Unwelcome -- but Welcome
Harold skidded to a stop next to the girl, his mass and motion nearly carrying him over her. He stop…
Published 5 years ago.
Battle
With a thought, Carlotta's sword is in her hand instantly, both blades alight with yellow plasma. Sh…
Published 5 years ago.
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