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Songs of the Silver Wizard . Top Story - December 2023.
COMPENDIUM “It is a wizard’s duty to be the armor of those who cannot wear it.” The thought struck Thaddeus as his staff of fine white birch whirled around his head. A wall of fire raced down the walls of the stone tower and incinerated the approaching siege tower full of Gothinians. Bodies tumbled twenty feet as the tower became a bonfire. The wizard found it comical that this was the moment the words of his late master bubbled to the forefront of his notedly extraordinary mind. Coddgery old kook.
By Matthew J. Fromm2 years ago in Chapters
Chronicles of the Abyssal War
In the mystical realm of Eldoria, where shadows dance with ancient prophecies, and the echoes of war linger in every gust of wind, a gripping tale unfolds. Welcome to the "Chronicles of the Abyssal War," a saga that transcends the boundaries of time and reality.
By Lacey Morgan2 years ago in Chapters
Precipice Chapter I: The Fall
The first thing Avery Thompson could recall was her body falling through a violent, stormy sky. Below her was nothing but the roiling waves of a disturbed ocean and the shadows cast by each peak and trough. The air was bitterly frigid - slices of cold lanced her cheeks, chest and arms and tangled into her jacket and hiking pants.
By Amanda Starks2 years ago in Chapters
The Legend of LLC
Amidst the sweltering heat of a Florida summer, the sprawling farmlands of the Sunshine State held a tale of heroism and destiny. In the heart of a rustic countryside, nestled among rolling hills and fields, stood an old and weathered farmhouse. This was a place where the sun-kissed fields stretched as far as the eye could see, and the air was thick with both promise and uncertainty. This quaint abode, surrounded by the ever-changing embrace of nature, would become the birthplace of a legend – LLC the Rooster.
By Rivahn P2 years ago in Chapters
A Techno Carol (with Apologies to Charles Dickens) - A Story in Five Parts. Top Story - January 2024.
Part I: “Go to your room!” Dad shouted at him, but it was his mother who was in tears. Jimmy Curtis knew that this was serious when he saw what happened. The presents were being wrapped, and he could have waited in his room…but why bother? His parents knew what he wanted for Christmas, and here it was, Christmas Eve, and they were still getting things ready for the big day. So, why didn’t they get him the system he wanted? Why a stupid-looking 2.0 version of the super Benevolt gaming set? And no extra controllers for it? He had to say something.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Chapters
Environmental Changes
A potential geomagnetic storm may result in the mesmerizing display of the Northern Lights illuminating the skies across the United States.
By Akib2 years ago in Chapters
The Rat’s Tale Part 3/ Prequel
“You know I’m having a Christmas party, right?” Diamond asked in a tone that implied not only that she’d already invited me, but that this was a friendship, not a client/ stylist relationship. I thought that was weird, but it was the holidays, and a Mariah Carey tune can really bring the best out of people.
By scaldingblktea 2 years ago in Chapters
I’ve Always Hated the Water
Note: I wrote this for a particular challenge, but I could not find the right conclusion for it, and it seems to be growing into something much bigger and bolder than I thought it could be. Any critiques or thoughts would be helpful...
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Chapters
A Christmas Fire's Reflection
A week before Christmas, Noelle Everly drove her 4-wheel red Jeep into her snow-packed driveway. The early evening was frost-kiss, and the sky was pregnant with snow. This week at her family's Christmas tree farm had been long. When Noelle Everly exited the car, she saw the front door to her log cabin open.
By Daphsam2 years ago in Chapters
Theo's Sweet-tooth
Chapter One Miss Ulla, despite needing help, refused it. She had lived in her small Swedish village for ninety-two years and wasn't about to leave the house she was born in for an elderly care facility; in fact she would only allow people to leave notes or food on her back porch. The postwoman made one exception for Ulla, that being leaving her mail just inside the mud room door under a weighty stone. The trash collector often skipped her as she rarely threw anything away. In fact, other than a local hunter, Theo, she had not been seen by anyone is the last five or so years.
By ROCK aka Andrea Polla (Simmons)2 years ago in Chapters
Addiction
Note: I felt compelled to start something after a long day of teaching last week... I am not sure, but this feels like the beginning of something much longer. I need your input.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Chapters
Part 1. Mercy | Threads of Destiny
Part 1. Mercy The night enveloped Emily in a shroud of darkness as she awoke from her slumber, the faint glow of her bedside lamp casting a feeble light across the room. A sudden vibration shattered the silence. Her phone, resting on the nightstand, erupted into a series of persistent rings. With a sense of urgency, she reached for it, her groggy eyes adjusting to the harsh light of the screen.
By AZTZA2 years ago in Chapters