In the dark of my dusty office the light was out. I’d’ve replaced it but it meant sitting up and doing it instead of staring at the chain of emails littering my page. Reports in from around the gulf area of things in the dark, of people disappearing. I didn’t need the coffee to wake … Read moreGale Rising (Part 49)
Pillars of He//aven (Part 2) The Broker laughed as a tendril of darkness flicked across the small space and pointed at an old disheveled map. Had to be over a century old, with small beacons where important places used to be. With a grin, the beast tore it off of the wall and handed it … Read morePillars of He//aven (Part 2)
In a world where magic is powered by emotions, psychologists and counsellors are regarded as highly dangerous. The sword wept sorrow. That was the first thing that went through Roger’s head as he stared at the figure in the distance. Riding over the hillside, long banners trailing behind them, the world rotted and decayed. A … Read moreIn a world where magic is powered by emotions, psychologists and counsellors are regarded as highly dangerous.
You die and find yourself in hell, where apparently everyone spends time to negate their sins before they go to heaven. The guy in front of you, who cheated on his wife, gets 145 years. Feeling like you led a fairly average and peaceful life, you’re not worried. You get 186,292 years. “There is… one … Read more[WP] You die and find yourself in hell, where apparently everyone spends time to negate their sins before they go to heaven. The guy in front of you, who cheated on his wife, gets 145 years. Feeling like you led a fairly average and peaceful life, you’re not worried. You get 186,292 years.
Two warriors engage in battle. One with the power to move superhumanly fast, and the other with the ability to slow down time. They’re both a little confused when it seems like their powers don’t seem to be working. “Annnnnnnd stop right there,” the man said, snapping open his pocket watch. Reality snapped and bucked … Read more[WP]Two warriors engage in battle. One with the power to move superhumanly fast, and the other with the ability to slow down time. They’re both a little confused when it seems like their powers don’t seem to be working.
In the largest, most prestigious magical school in the country you are it’s top healer. You’re making your rounds and teaching your apprentice the MANY stupid and dangerous ways students manage to injure themselves. Broad swords scattered across every available surface. Shields, nicked, shattered, battered from ages of war. A tattered armored padded shirt sat … Read more[WP] In the largest, most prestigious magical school in the country you are it’s top healer. You’re making your rounds and teaching your apprentice the MANY stupid and dangerous ways students manage to injure themselves.
[WP] You spend your days sneaking past mutants and raiders in a post apocalypse world. No one knows who you are, and you doubt anyone would care to know. You have spent your whole life roaming the wastes of the Fallout universe filling empty Nuka Cola vending machines with Nuka Cola. It came faded and … Read more[WP] You spend your days sneaking past mutants and raiders in a post apocalypse world. No one knows who you are, and you doubt anyone would care to know. You have spent your whole life roaming the wastes of the Fallout universe filling empty Nuka Cola vending machines with Nuka Cola.
[WP] A hero fights crime not with extravagant powers of superstrength or flight, but by making the smallest, insignificant actions that eventually cause the tides to turn in their favour. Combining their power of clairvoyance with their intelligence, they defeat any enemy they face. My right eye flashed open, freed from the eye patch, and … Read more[WP] A hero fights crime not with extravagant powers of superstrength or flight, but by making the smallest, insignificant actions that eventually cause the tides to turn in their favour. Combining their power of clairvoyance with their intelligence, they defeat any enemy they face.
Mary was taking visitors in her room when I arrived. Two children sat at the foot on the bed, flicking through tablets. Mary peered over their shoulders inquisitively, only looking up when I made a noise. “Gale,” Mary said, evenly. “Glad you could visit again.” I coughed, turning my head to the side. I hadn’t … Read moreGale Rising (Part 48)
[WP] You live in a world where every time you have a birthday, you get to level up a skill like in video games (intelligence, strength, charm etc.) most people spread their points evenly on each skill. But you put all 30 of your points into that one skill nobody cares about Society broke up … Read more[WP] You live in a world where every time you have a birthday, you get to level up a skill like in video games (intelligence, strength, charm etc.) most people spread their points evenly on each skill. But you put all 30 of your points into that one skill nobody cares about