stories based on tarot cards
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Sunflowers (The Empress, Major Arcana series) by Francesca Astraea
Little Barking wasn’t known for its stunning natural beauty, nor its architectural significance. It was usually described as ‘nice but nondescript’ by people who passed through it on the way to somewhere else. Except for the sunflowers. According to legend and the local newspaper (which was surprisingly accurate), Little Barking was the place to… Continue reading
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The Forums (The Hierophant, Major Arcana series) by Francesca Astraea
THE BAND Official News Latest post: New album news! Last updated by: Ginax, today, 6:57pm 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 NEXT > Page 1 of 13. Posted by: Lisa the Admin [admin], 29th August Hi everyone, We’re so excited to announce the latest offering from The Band: THEMATICALLY DIFFERENT… Continue reading
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Second Thoughts (Temperance, the Major Arcana Series) by Francesca Astraea
‘In conclusion… what should I do?’ Ava put her fancy drink back on its tiny paper mat, winced at the moisture ring left on the bar by the dude next to her and looked up at the rest of the customers. In the light of the neon ‘COCKTAILS’ sign, everyone looked a little washed… Continue reading
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Life is But a Dream for the Dead (The Lovers, the Major Arcana Series) by Francesca Astraea
Once upon a time there was a girl who haunted dreams. Well. They were usually nightmares by the time she was done with them. She was dead, but when you’re dealing with the subconscious that is neither here nor there. Around the same time, there was a boy who haunted daydreams. Unlike the… Continue reading
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Healing Tea (The Tower, Major Arcana Series) by Francesca Astraea
‘You want… What?’ Rilla hadn’t expected to need to repeat herself. ‘A voodoo doll, several pins, something to stop nightmares in children, something to get rid of insomnia in adults and something that allows you to put curses on other people. Oh, and maybe some sort of spell to cause someone to come… Continue reading
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Unexpected Treasures (The Star, Major Arcana Series) by Francesca Astraea
Note: contains themes of depression and suicidal feelings. It wasn’t hope he was looking for when he stepped into Bezzina’s Emporium of Magical Artefacts and Antiquities, it was oblivion. He could have taken a more conventional route, but convention was one of the reasons he felt so low, so if he was doing this, he… Continue reading
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