Genres: Modern Fantasy
Cast of Wonders 357: Little Wonders 21: 2018 Flash Fiction Contest Runners-Up
Grounded
by J. T. Nilson
“I can’t,” Sophie sulked. “I stayed out past curfew last week and I’m not allowed to go out.”
“But the gnome army marches onward!” cried Aithne, flitting in circles within Sophie’s window frame, her glowing wings a hummingbird-like blur. “The pixie tribes need our human champion to bring forth the magic. We must triumph!”