Freja is heading off to college with her best friend Hana, only to find her old crush is also attending! This whirlwind romance has a lot of backstory, so buckle up! Tearing Down the Wall was originally written in Fall 2012 when I discovered the online Hey Arnold fandom. This story was written as a … Continue reading
Fantasy fiction has always been my primary writing genre, but historical fiction is a close second. My obsession with learning about different periods of history and different cultures ties in to my love of learning about different religions and folklore. Quite a bit of research was done on my part to create the unique … Continue reading
It is true what they say about writers putting pieces of themselves in their stories. Love of the Sea has some hidden gems as well. The matronly character Pamela is based on my grandmother who acted as my nanny growing up. I fashioned Pamela’s physical appearance after what I remember most about my nanny – … Continue reading
syn·es·the·sia /ˌsinəsˈTHēZHə/ noun PHYSIOLOGY•PSYCHOLOGY the production of a sense impression relating to one sense or part of the body by stimulation of another sense or part of the body. Synesthesia is a condition where parts of the brain are “crossed”, causing people to smell colours or hear colours in music. Co-editor Little Alice experiences the … Continue reading
Asrai is one of the main characters in my fantasy novel, Love of the Sea. She is a young mermaid from the kingdom of Sulu. Raised by Illyana, the former royal advisor to the great warrior king Tuande and the powerful sea hag Selacante; Asrai is princess in exile looking to regain her title. Sulu … Continue reading
Dreams and Flashbacks is a photography series that captures the beauty of a shared moment. Loving yourself is the most human state, and showcasing the beauty of examining oneself and appreciating a moment in time is truly living. What do you dream of when you’re alone with your thoughts? What forgotten memories resurface when you … Continue reading
L’Art D’Obscurite is for those who want to experiment and push the boundaries of art, beauty, and darkness. L’Art D’Obscurite is an art magazine series about romantic dark art, both visual and written. Photographers, artists, poets, those who document the secrets of the mind and soul. Please share our magazine and help us find new … Continue reading
The Cloud Orchid Publishing team retains their roots as a fashion and art magazine with our sister publication L’Art D’Obscurite. While the Cloud Orchid Magazine issues are officially retired, L’Art D’Obscurite continues to explore art, photography, and writing from indie creatives all over the world. Submissions are always open. We put emphasis on dark and … Continue reading
Mermaids have always been a big part of my life. “The Little Mermaid” was my favourite movie as a child. I must have watched it hundreds of times. I wanted so much to swim like a mermaid and explore the ocean. My parents fed my Dream by enrolling me in swim lessons, and then eventually … Continue reading
We at Cloud Orchid Publishing believe that stories can be so much more. Our latest collection “Swine Flu” combines a photo series with a short story. Together, they creating a thrilling tale of conspiracy and suspense. The photos were originally taken at Che Correa’s photography studio in Wisconsin. Model and co-editor Little Alice spent the … Continue reading
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