Mysterious, Mythical, Medieval, Cârța Cistercian Abbey

Mysterious by shape, mythical by reputation, medieval by origin, the Cârța Cistercian Abbey is a place I read about, I dreamed of, returned to, and wrote about in my latest book, Dreamland.

29/09/202208/10/2023

Legends from Peles Castle and a Mysterious Door

Peles Castle legends and mysterious locked wrought iron front door

We return to Peles Castle with a few legends and a striking, yet mysterious locked wrought iron front door – for Thursday doors.

21/07/202214/04/2025

A Story for the Oldest Door of Corvin Castle Transylvania

Enjoy a story for the oldest door found at Corvin Castle, Transylvania, and still in use.

17/05/202230/04/2025

A Clock in a Tower at Sighisoara Fortress #Im4Ro

The Clock Tower Sighisoara fortress, the clock’s face and the statues’ niche as seen from the Lower City, the outside of Sighisoara fortress.

A Clock in a Tower at Sighisoara Fortress, is a 100-word story inspired by the tumultuous history of a land and by the pioneering spirit of its people. Enjoy!

16/12/202114/04/2025

Travelling from Mountain top to Sea side, Doors and Stories #Im4Ro

Medieval Fortress Rasnov Transylvania at sunset

Today we’ll be travelling from mountain top to sea side celebrating Thursday Doors and stories of 2021. I found it difficult to choose a handful of doors, but here are the ones that stuck to my heart…