C.L. Holland
C.L. Holland writes fantasy and science fiction.
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C.L. Holland is a British writer of science fiction and fantasy, and has been published in magazines and anthologies such as Daily Science Fiction, Cats in Space, and most recently Nature. She has a BA in English with Creative Writing, and MA in English, and likes to learn things for fun. When not working or writing she can be found making jewellery and reading about history, folklore, or whatever her current obsession is.
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Ode to My Dark Lady
Published May 14, 2019 · 109 words (1 minute) · 96 views
Humor Literary Fiction Satire cats poetry Shakespeare parody
This poem was written in a workshop on parodying Shakespeare. The cat in question is still, seven years later, just as terrible.
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The Owl and Great Cthulhu
Published May 12, 2019 · 307 words (2 minutes) · 62 views
Fantasy Literary Fiction Satire poetry Lovecraft parody Humor nonsense verse edward lear
H.P. Lovecraft meets Edward Lear.
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The Message
Published May 7, 2019 · 999 words (4 minutes) · 90 views
Fantasy Family dark fantasy flash flash fiction
Trying to win approval, Odeled offers to deliver a message to his father's enemies. But at what cost?
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Your Past Life Interferes With My Very Important Studies
Published May 1, 2019 · 625 words (3 minutes) · 80 views
Fantasy Humor flash Shakespeare past lives
A story told entirely through the medium of notes on the fridge.
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The Noise
Published Mar 5, 2019 · 707 words (3 minutes) · 145 views
Horror Strange dark fantasy numbers stations russia flash secrets
Prompted by the ramblings of a numbers station, Svetlana searches for her brother on an abandoned military base.
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Beauty Sleeping
Published Feb 26, 2019 · 982 words (4 minutes) · 1 like · 137 views
Fantasy Romance retelling fairy tale lgbt+ flash
In this fairy tale retelling, Prince Tristan searches for the truth hidden behind the wall of roses.
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The Girl with the Clockwork Heart
Published Mar 17, 2018 · 664 words (3 minutes) · 278 views
Fantasy fairy tale clockwork flash
In this fairy tale, a girl learns what it means to live with a clockwork heart.
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And a Cup of Good Cheer
Published Mar 17, 2018 · 0 words (0 minutes) · 176 views
Fantasy Horror christmas dark fantasy audio flash flash fiction
Santa's sick of Christmas too - but the elves are the ones in charge.
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The Inspection
Published Mar 17, 2018 · 889 words (4 minutes) · 100 views
Fantasy Literary Fiction Strange Family weird fiction flash
Things haven't been right in town since the explosion in the chemical plant. The Inspectors seem to know what's going on, but they're not telling.
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The Silver Spoon
Published Mar 17, 2018 · 0 words (0 minutes) · 192 views
Fantasy Literary Fiction Magical Realism Family christmas Humor flash
It's Christmas, and everyone's found something to moan about.
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