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A Lost Art: How to Weave a Proper Wild Child
Learn the lost art of 'How to Weave a Proper Wild Child' with my step-by-step guide.
Ani Birch
Feb 283 min read
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Silhouettes
A story sparked by a memory of gazing out my window one magical night at the silhouettes of deer marching over the freshly fallen snow.
Ani Birch
Dec 30, 20242 min read
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The Barrel
How are you feeling this holiday season? November is very busy in my household. The Barrel is a vivid dream of a future that I will not be e
Ani Birch
Dec 23, 20244 min read
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Where Freedom Reigns, There’s Dancing
Where Freedom Reigns, There's Dancing, is a futuristic dystopian flash story inspired by WW2 wartime freedom "Swing" dancing.
Ani Birch
Dec 5, 20245 min read
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Eyes Wide Open
Experience Clara's world in 'Eyes Wide Open' as she journeys through nature's wonders, showcasing her unique perspective on life.
Ani Birch
Nov 4, 20247 min read
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If You Shall Meet The Billy-Blind
When a small man appears with sage advice, it's wise to listen especially if it's The Billy-Blind.
Ani Birch
Sep 16, 20244 min read
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By Luck or By Miracle
Discover the captivating tale of Jonah, the ringleader of the only traveling circus in the world, in this dystopian/utopian vignette.
Ani Birch
Sep 9, 20245 min read
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Gazing with Eyes Shut
Imagine the fun you could have in a family of avian shapeshifters. In Gazing with Eyes Shut, SJ heads to the skies to search for her sister.
Ani Birch
Sep 2, 20245 min read
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Baby Johann, the Maker of Monsters
Discover the tale of Baby Johann, the Maker of Monsters that begins with an annoying encounter but ends up pure fantasy.
Ani Birch
Aug 19, 20247 min read
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The Towering Poplar Sighs
Explore the dystopian/utopian world in 'The Towering Poplar Sighs' - a short vignette of survival, family, and the blessings of nature.
Ani Birch
Aug 12, 20246 min read
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For What It's Worth
Read 'For What It's Worth' dystopian vignette where tween Elle is bound and left to wait for her pack as a punishment for her rebellion.
Ani Birch
Jul 29, 20245 min read
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Marsh Girl
In Marsh Girl, I fantasize about a beautiful ritual beginning with the sun over a marsh, sparked by my time on Vancouver Island.
Ani Birch
Jul 22, 20245 min read
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After the Train
'After the Train' is a vignette about survival, resilience, and the enduring human spirit in the face of a world forever changed.
Ani Birch
Jul 16, 20245 min read
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Symphony of the Summer Solstice
As the favourite song sparrow nests, a symphony of the summer solstice competes to win her place in the woods.
Ani Birch
Jul 8, 20242 min read
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Joanne's Cabin - Part 17
Join Liz in Part 17 of Joanne's Cabin as she discovers the power of community and is helped out of the sirens' bonds by her new friends.
Ani Birch
Jul 1, 20243 min read
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Joanne's Cabin - Part 16
After falling off a fifty-foot cliff, Liz must fight for survival in the ink-black waters with devastating sirens.
Ani Birch
Jun 25, 20244 min read
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Joanne's Cabin - Part 15
In Part 15 of Joanne's Cabin, Liz must learn how to control her magic quickly before she is swept away by a swirling river of blood.
Ani Birch
Jun 17, 20246 min read
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Joanne’s Cabin – Part 14
In Part 14 of Joanne's Cabin, Liz finds herself alone in Joanne's world with an unusual flock of birds.
Ani Birch
Jun 11, 20244 min read
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Joanne's Cabin - Part 13
After Liz's mom's chilling tale of her time trapped in Joanne's world find out why Liz cannot stay away in Part 13 of Joanne's Cabin.
Ani Birch
Jun 4, 20244 min read
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Joanne's Cabin - Part 12
Uncover the mystery of Joanne's Cabin - Part 12 as Liz's mom reveals the details of her frightening visit to Joanne's world.
Ani Birch
May 29, 20245 min read
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