Silas woke with a start, sitting up in his bed and drenched in a cold sweat that dripped down his face and neck. He glanced around his room, listening for the screaming, watching for the walls to crumble into black ash. He rose out of bed, hopping on one leg and feeling around for a moment, making s...
2019-01-05 19:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostOne day, you’re coming home from a rather hard day of work. You dealt with some nasty customers and then had to have a meeting with your boss. It was as humiliating as it was unnecessary. A customer complained about something that wasn’t even your fault and you were taken to the manager. Oh s...
2019-01-04 22:00:59 +0000 UTC View Post“I hate that you had to come here under such conditions,” Dhaval replied as Chi and I walked with him through the palace halls. “But it is always good to have family visit.”
“We appreciate you letting us come here,” Chiy...
2019-01-04 20:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostAs the rest of the crew wakes up, we have a quick meal and we’re back on our feet again. I keep Odd with me and away from Heinrik. Both Darius and I had agreed that we would keep our eyes on Heinrik and when the time was right, we would confront him. But for now, we had to keep peace in the mem...
2019-01-03 22:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostI don’t remember much of time before I came to live in Bastat. What I do remember is continuously traveling and seeing the world from my parent’s arms. I can remember their low, hushed whispers as they discussed traveling through Rakshasa Country and how dangerous that...
2019-01-03 20:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostOdd nods his head. “Hydras, dragons in the water,” he replies. “I’ve met one once. Very sweet guy, but still a dragon.” He motions to the water. “Like you said, there has to be a way for fresh water to get in and out of Grattertock, but did you even consider that there might be dragon...
2019-01-02 22:00:59 +0000 UTC View PostYour work with your father’s fur trade had you going back and forth at all times of the year. Winter, of course, was your busiest season. You were traveling almost at a near constant every day. Taking furs over the mountain and returning home to fetch another load.
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2019-01-02 20:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostI'm curious to see what ya'll think. I'd love to try more styles this coming year.
2019-01-02 14:32:46 +0000 UTC View PostDarius returns to the map. “How do you know that?”
“Addor was my best friend,” she replies. “It isn’t science,” she scoffs. “There must be a fresh water source the dragons and creatures there rely on. If not, they would have to come to the mainland in order to find it. But s...
2019-01-01 22:01:03 +0000 UTC View PostHeloise took the key dangling in front of her face, her fingers slipping along the shimmering, purple ribbon attached to it. “What’s this for?” She craned her neck back to look up at Ari smiling down at her.
“It’s to my ho...
2019-01-01 20:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostIsla looked at her phone and sniffed. “William must have went to that deli again,” she laid back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
Sophie and Isla had been listening to records all day while getting things ready for the big date night.
“Do you need permission to leave?” Sophie murmu...
“I can call a plumber,” Sophie huffed as she paced before the bathroom door. She fiddled with her hair, touching and stroking it as she peered inside. “When I asked you what I should do I didn’t mean you should-”
“Just shut up and let me work,” Silas grunted, kneeling down and w...
Which of my characters really deserves another part? Ruby Empire Edition.
2018-12-29 15:05:50 +0000 UTC View PostThat evening when I returned home, Addor noticed my lingering sadness.
“Daughter,” he says, “you usually come home drunk from laughter when Demir visits. What happened?”
“Somethings wrong,” I whispered to him. “Orrick and Vela told us a blood wizard has been attacking vi...
2018-12-28 22:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostMy roommate wakes up at the crack of dawn, and after he does, he wakes me up as well. Sometimes he’ll turn up the radio really loud, or, he’ll push me out of bed, sometimes he’ll rip the covers away. I would rather prefer it sometimes if he’d completely forget abou...
2018-12-28 20:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostUram glares down at you and then takes your horse to the stable, unlatching your wagon and leaving it outside. Once he comes back and sees you still standing there, he grabs you up and places you on his shoulder.
“Let me go!” You yell, kicking and punching him.
He pays you no mind...
2018-12-27 22:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe alliance had been planned ages ago, but for some reason, in the back of your mind, you had assumed that would mean not getting married. The heir to the Glace planet was set to be your betrothed, and the preparations for the wedding were soon underway.
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2018-12-27 20:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe other day I took two old OC I really love and gave them a new story and setting. I hope you like them so I can keep writing them.
Heloise scowled, embarrassed. “You’re far too sentimental,” she averted her eyes. “I’m just a person.”
Ari gave her an extra sharp squeeze ...
2018-12-26 22:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostI’ve been on the road for days now, never really stopping anywhere long enough aside to rest and get what supplies I need. It’s all I can do until I reach the city. Once I’m there, I’ll be able to rest and not worry. But the villages I visit now are poor and small,...
2018-12-26 20:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostWhatever you celebrate or don’t, I hope you’re having a good day with people you enjoy being around, pets included. Just an update, but there will be no new stories today, I hope you will all understand. But new stories will start tomorrow!
2018-12-25 15:38:44 +0000 UTC View PostAnder’s is quick to respond I find myself liking him. He picks me up and carries me. But he’s always so rough about it, especially when he sits me back down in the kitchen. He doesn’t hurt me, but it’s like I’m some sort of rag doll to him.
I remember it’s supposed to be my morning to ...
2018-12-24 22:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe alliance had been planned ages ago, but for some reason, in the back of your mind, you had assumed that would mean not getting married. The heir to the Glace planet was set to be your betrothed and the preparations for the wedding were soon under way.
For the most part, you hid, trying to conv...
2018-12-24 21:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostViolets have started taking over the land surrounding your house as well as your garden. They’ve turned the front yard blue with their overabundance, and they’ve begun to encroach into the neighboring yards.
Not that you’re complaini...
2018-12-24 20:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe doctor ripped the paper and handed it off to Silas. “I think things are alright,” she replied as she hung her chart back on the wall. “You’re in a good place, but that prescription is just me being a worrywart.” She then slid her glasses off her nose and eyed Silas. “You will get it ...
2018-12-22 19:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post“Good morning,” Sophie’s voice broke the silence of the rather cold morning like a crack of thunder.
Silas glanced up, seeing Sophie standing before her door, Persephone beside her on a leash. Sophie waved at him, giving him a big smile.
“Mnh,” Silas grumbled, pulling his hoo...
2018-12-22 18:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostYou rise from the sofa and swallow. “No, I’m fine now. Did you have any plans for the day?” You ask.
“None at all,” Princess replies. “What about you?”
You shake your head and glance aside, trying to avoid eye contact with him.
“Don’t be so nervous,” Princess walks ...
2018-12-21 23:31:45 +0000 UTC View Post“I don’t see why you can’t wear the lovely ball gown I got for you!” Your mother frets about as you pose in front of the mirror.
“I told you, Mother, that’s not my thing. The gowns suit Ella much better anyways.” You c...
2018-12-21 21:44:48 +0000 UTC View PostAmethyst smiles sweetly at me. “I think you’ll like it here, Venial,” she says. “Come morning, I’ll give you the grand tour.” She walks outside and closes the door behind her.
I sigh and lay back, closing my eyes I can still hear the orc and the elf girl going at it. His deep snarls an...
2018-12-20 22:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe town is quiet and dark. All lights have been snuffed out, and the only sound comes from the rain and sleet falling. There is a dread that has fallen over everything like a thick fog. You can feel it in the air, and you know what’s coming.
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2018-12-20 20:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post