Notes from the Inkpot

Writing, teaching, creating - one ink-stained idea at a time.

The Kindling Collection: A Writing Box of Ritual, Firelight, and Uneasy Traditions

The Kindling Collection: A Writing Box of Ritual, Firelight, and Uneasy Traditions

If you’ve ever wanted to stumble across a forgotten box of secrets, piece together a decades-old mystery, or uncover what a village has tried to forget, this is the one.

The Kindling Collection invites you into the village of Ashwick, where the Longlight Festival burns brighter than reason. What starts with weathered letters and faded photos slowly begins to feel… real. You’ll find cinnamon-scented fragments, unsettling children’s drawings, volunteer lists, and sealed envelopes that beg not to be opened.

Step into something old, strange, and quietly horrifying, and let the story pull you under.

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Creative Writing Prompts Reimagined: A Story in a Box

Creative Writing Prompts Reimagined: A Story in a Box

Creative writing prompts don’t have to be flat. These immersive, tactile storytelling boxes are designed for writers who crave atmosphere, mystery, and a spark of the unexpected — whether you’re writing alone, in a group, or just starting to explore your voice.

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