Welcome to Litsy!

Visit a Cville that's not quite like the one you know. Charlottesville Fantastic: Arcane Echoes from Virginia's Heartland invites you to explore the mysterious, the supernatural, and the humorous. Meet unforgettable characters including a vampire at a UVA sorority, a four-hundred-year-old dragon hidden in Shenandoah National Park, and an enigmatic tuxedo cat on the Downtown Mall. Twenty tales in total, each delving into the mystical essence of the region, revealing a place where the past, present, and future intertwine in unexpected and enchanting ways. Whether you're a long-time resident or a curious traveler, this anthology promises to captivate and thrill, offering a glimpse into a Charlottesville where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. The line up: James Blakey - "Join the Journey" Caroline Boras - "My House Mother is a Vampire" E.F. Buckles - "Thaw" Julian Close - "The Copper Plates" James Cole - "What's Going on Here?" Tim Freer - "Biodynamic Aeroconducive Gels" K.G. Gardner - "An Accident on Louisa Road" Jordan Garris - "The Gap" Ginger Grouse - "Warriors of Kroas" Kurt Johnson - "Amphibi-Squatch: A Blue Ridge Tunnel Story" Karen M Kumor - "The Untethered Visions of Henry G. in Cville" Deidra Whitt Lovegren - "Clickbait" Genevieve Lyons - "The Book Came Back" Parker McIntosh - "The Girl in the Stream" Liz P - "Transfer Status: In Progress" Kent M. Peterson - "Midnight on Rio Road" Catherine Simpson - "A Hard Bargain" J. Thompson - "Save Our Cryptids - Volunteers Wanted" James Verlon - "The Tree That Smiled" Caitlin Woodford - "Where Do the Old Things Go?"