Fool's Tears

By C.L. Cascade

Fool's Tears is a collection of flash fiction stories by C.L. Cascade. Within the stories lay tales of fantasy, slice of life, and the paranormal. 

 

"Cage Me Like a Wild Animal," tells the story of Runehn, a mage who trusts too easily. Those he considered friends no longer view him the same and he must struggle with what that means for him.

 

In "Bleeding Valentine," a young woman named Circus commits adultery and must come to terms with the consequences. 

 

"Fool's Tears," follows Nikolai- an amnesiac who chases a missing friend's voice. As he follows, truths are brought to life and he must find the strength to endure them.

• Language: English
• Publisher: C.L. Cascade
• Release date: Sep 30, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215329832

Book preview

Cage Me Like a Wild Animal

There are bits and pieces that I remember .

For instance, there was a secluded ally, a child with hair like fire, and a dress that cost more than solid gold. She was injured, and I'd thought to help her, foolishly revealing myself as a mage. Then, there was a sudden and sharp pain in my shoulder and the barely audible words,

Forgive me, Runehn.

Moonbell soldiers march through the streets, dragging my body limp, bound, and gagged. That same child is looking at my precession with fear and disgust. Beside her, I remember the flash of tanned skin and moonlight hair as ink-black darkness embraced me. In that quiet pitch, I prayed for their deaths.

Now though, as my eyes focus on the scene around me, I become aware of cold and slimy stone—the pounding of drums against my head. There's the taste of copper at the back of my