Horror
Sacrifice For The Balance Chapter 6: A Study of Three Women
Lady Astor had assembled her own murder board. unlike Percival's, it showed her the members of the board. She had been working with Lulu, her secretary, to determine who was on the board and how to get them on her side. It was going to be a difficult task, especially considering their usual alliances. Admittedly, the biggest strike against her was one that had put her into this mess in the first place: There were those on the board who hated her due to her very title.
By Jamais Jochim2 months ago in Chapters
The Thief and the Prince – Chapter 3: Peacock
Peacock Morning light broke gently across the forest as Kael and Arin followed a narrow path woven between towering ancient trees. Dew sparkled on the leaves like tiny crystals, and the air was cool enough to sting their lungs. It was the first time since their escape that Kael felt the world breathing again.
By Wings of Time 2 months ago in Chapters
The Thief and the Prince – Chapter 2: Farewell, Paevia
Farewell, Paevia Dawn crept slowly over the kingdom of Althera, painting the sky in faint gold and silver, but the light could not soften what the land had become. Smoke still rose from the lower districts, and the cold wind carried the smell of ashes.
By Wings of Time 2 months ago in Chapters
The Conduit: Chapter 16
Chapter 16 Shelly typed frantically on Susan’s computer, trying to crack into all of the protected files Susan had saved. The ones she worked on the most were the medical files marked Jane Doe and the financial files. As much as Max had been able to learn about Susan, there was more on the computer than he had the skills to uncover. While Susan worked, Max flipped through the hard copies she had in her drawers, looking for anything that would give them a clue to what Susan was up to.
By Jason Ray Morton 2 months ago in Chapters
Sacrifices for the Balance Chapter 5: When Ravens Alight, Witches Pay Attention
He was not happy. While he had been able to sacrifice the boy, the girl had managed to escape. While he could track her down and abscond with her from the hospital where she was currently staying, that would force him to reveal himself. She was an unacceptable risk. He would need to move on, and quickly. He could feel the time backing up.
By Jamais Jochim2 months ago in Chapters
Tattoos & Rail Guns Chapter 5: Two Very Different Celebrations
A skyscraper had collapsed next to Fort Solace, giving an excellent view of the surrounding area, and especially Fort Solace. Three demons had gathered specifically to spy on the fort and created their own little home away from home. They were drinking glasses of wine, one of the few good things they had found in this dimension. There was also a charcuterie board, but the less said about the meats on the board the better.
By Jamais Jochim2 months ago in Chapters
The Universe Written on a Single Leaf
A philosopher discovered a leaf with veins forming patterns identical to star maps. He spent years studying it, realizing the design wasn’t coincidence but a reminder: the universe is not out there—it is in everything, even the smallest sliver of matter. When the leaf eventually decayed, the philosopher smiled instead of mourning. “Infinity,” he said, “doesn’t disappear. It only changes form.”
By GoldenSpeech2 months ago in Chapters
The Cloud Shepherd
A man walked the hills guiding clouds with a long staff. Villagers thought him peculiar until drought struck. He shaped clouds into rivers and forests, coaxing them toward the thirsty fields. One evening, a storm formed too quickly. Unable to guide it, the shepherd lifted his staff and stepped into the tempest. When the sky cleared, he was gone — but the clouds now moved gently across the region, as if remembering his touch. Children said he hadn’t vanished, only become part of the weather’s breath.
By GoldenSpeech2 months ago in Chapters
