Interlude I
An exhausted Erikla Andry, acting Matriarch for the Andry family sat in her elegant leather high backed chair. Exhaustion evident on her face as she could only stare at herself in her dressing mirror.
Silence.
None of the staff would dare to interrupt her wh...
2025-03-11 09:47:32 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 27
Diversion and Aversion
“Keep your cool, and no matter what happens, never let them see you sweat. Unless you are using sweat as a diversion as well.” Marcon, on how not to get caught again.
There are very subtle tells that vary from race to race. Each species has ...
2025-03-11 02:19:50 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 322
When Everyone Wants More Than They Should Handle
I don’t know if I was always this way, or if being a pixie makes me a bit more adventurous with regards to testing people’s resilience.
What I mean by this is, have I always wanted to see how much people will take....
2025-03-09 17:20:33 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 8
Sincerely Demeaning Apologies
(Friday)
To say that I slept through Thursday would be a kind way of explaining what happened.
What really happened, or a better way to describe what happened was, I was dead. Every sense and fiber of my being I had was dull and numb...
2025-03-09 11:11:26 +0000 UTC View PostInterlude VIII
(Dave Hill)
The supernatural, the occult, honestly everything and anything that could send a shiver down your spine, Dave had read it, practiced it, and likely experimented with it at least once.
His wife’s lineage had come from the occult.
Nothing too ove...
2025-03-08 19:29:28 +0000 UTC View PostGood morning everyone,
I wanted to do something rather unique, at least I have not seen it done before.
Basically, we are now 24K+ words into the currently named Multiverse Revenge Story.
Only problem that title is too long and I think we can all agre...
Chapter 7
Noticeable Changes
“What?” Sarina screamed as she drew back her hand from my forehead. A hand that was now caked in sweat.
“Uh, hey, what?” I mumble groggily as I try to pretend like her screaming just awoke me.
Slam.
Of course, my likely a...
2025-03-07 23:21:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 76
Evolving Monsters of Fear And History
The monster took two massive steps, at least that is the action that Frank’s mind associated with the movement.
Yet the movements that Frank witnessed weren’t steps, not truly. The movements were too choppy, too lumbering.
... 2025-03-06 11:21:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 321
Too Much of A Good Thing
(Gabriellaz)
The last twenty-four hours had been a whirlwind of activity for Gabriellaz.
First, she had to reapply for and do a few last-minute competitions to earn the right to be Valeria’s personal guard.
Who was Valeria? Why ...
2025-03-05 20:29:31 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 6
Anomalies
(Two Days Later, Wednesday)
Squeak.
One of the great things about being what is collectively referred to as a second-class citizen is that no one bothers you.
At least, that is how Sarina has taken to handling me.
If I am here, with...
2025-03-05 14:55:28 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 5
The Off-Limits Healer
“I’m fine,” I protest.
“I know, I know, but I was ordered to let you get checked out first. Besides, you love Auntie,” Sarina protests as she pushes me through the right wing of the mansion.
This is the completely opposite wing fro...
2025-03-04 11:08:55 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 4
When Sexism Actually Helps, But Doesn’t
First day, and I’m already at the principal’s office.
I guess I should have expected something like this to happen. My mind and body are all off kilter in this new life.
I’m not certain if it is the different ph...
Chapter 3
A Boy Named Sal
(One Year Later, Age 6)
To say that time flew by would be an understatement.
If anything, life seemed to trudge by at a glacial pace. Especially, with Sarina, my maid, pulling double duty with both my personal care, etiquette, and personal hygiene...
2025-03-04 00:05:30 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 2
A Suegirl
(Five Years Later)
Now that I am up and mobile, I have been even more involved in improving my physical conditioning.
Starting with rolls in the crib, then push up, half rolls, then leg ups, I worked every part of my body. This of course was in addition...
2025-03-04 00:04:29 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 1
My First Day In A New Life
(Seven Months After the Fall of Earth01)
“Master, do you wish to hold your child?” My maid asked the head of the matriarch of the Aberty family.
Tension.
Even in this state, I could feel the anger and rage radiating f...
2025-03-04 00:03:21 +0000 UTC View PostPrelude
Irony comes in many forms; these are the thoughts that many of the remaining humans are now experiencing.
Everything that could have gone wrong did.
Efforts to clean up the sun, to help prolong its lifetime worked. At least, that is what the calculations are saying.
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Chapter 320
Stalking, But the Good Kind
“You know what?” I begin but then stop myself as I realize that everyone can still hear me from the audition area below.
I stopped but then realized that it would be best to continue.
“You are exceptionally insightful, stalker ...
2025-03-03 10:39:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 319
Class Selection
“For all of you still here, know that I have to get you all down to thirty-nine potential students.” I shout out, my words echoing as the final few students press their final precious few moments towards trying to complete one more of my three impos...
2025-03-01 15:20:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 26
Tinkerer’s Quest
“When life gives you lemons, make spiked lemonade. When life gives you a chance for power, grab it with both hands and don’t let go.” – Marcon’s sales pitch to a mark
Tingling.
The thrum of power is always intoxicating.
<... 2025-03-01 05:17:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 87
Start of The Investigation
(Misha Tulley)
Beep, beep, beep.
The machine that Misha was hooked up to stated that her vitals were now in order. There were multiple hours of concern, all registered and recorded by the monitor, but now she was fine.
F...
2025-02-27 03:46:49 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 75
Hiding In The Mists
In the spirit realm, the rules were different.
Acts as simple as breathing proved the odd nature of the world that Frank now found himself a part of. Each breath was filled with so much energy that it almost felt like his body would burst from inha...
2025-02-25 11:08:44 +0000 UTC View PostGood afternoon everyone,
First off, I wanted to make sure I said thank you all for continuing to be with me and support me during these past few weeks.
I've got good news!
I am pleased to announce that Mango Media has picked up Alex Thyme&nb...
2025-02-24 20:27:37 +0000 UTC View PostInterlude XXV
(Larry Yo-Boy’s BiPrism News)
“Good morning everyone, today is another fantastic day that I get to spend with you. With the people I love, and I get to talk about the things that I love the most, gaming,” Larry began exuberantly. He was clean shaven, wearing a well...
2025-02-23 13:53:50 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 318
When Everyone Tries to Help You, For All The Wrong Reasons
Three things can almost guarantee success.
Being in the right uniform, at the right place, at the right time.
Three conditions passed down by dad that still stick with me.
Though to be historicall...
2025-02-22 13:58:57 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 317
Shift Rotations
(Valeria)
Being with the Midnight Hunters Guild took some time to get used to.
For Valeria’s first month, she never really had any time limits or constraints. Now though, now she was expected to get up at 03:00 AM to be up and ready by 04:00 A...
2025-02-21 01:54:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 25
Distracted Business Dealings
“The moment you stop being vigilant of your surroundings, is the moment you leave your life up to fate. And I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but fate is not that gracious to us.” –Teaching of Marcon
Buzzing.
It star...
2025-02-19 04:49:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 86
Scaffolding
(Misha Tulley)
Misha’s mind was filled with parameters, schemas, and evolutionary flow charts.
There was just one problem, she didn’t speak the language. Well, she spoke two of the three noted languages.
The first and base language was what...
2025-02-17 15:32:45 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 316
When Daughters Surprise You, Only to Then Disappoint You
“Gah, can’t you cause Chaos during regular guild office hours?” Mallory pleaded, her eyes bleary due to lack of sleep. I wanted to comment that she clearly needed to take better care of herself, but then decide...
2025-02-15 20:27:20 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 315
A Day’s Worth of Problems, and More
Long groan.
“Tired?” I ask, already knowing the answer. Both Penelope and Gwen both have been seemingly up all day with me, as I ran around doing various tasks.
I know Gwen and Jhonny both posed as the Ki...
2025-02-15 18:12:24 +0000 UTC View Post