J.A. Black
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Been writing for a long time, this is home and my heart
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The Emerald Isles
There weren't always dragons in the Valley. They'd just shown up. No one knew what forced (supposedly?) their migration West but slowly they arrived. They'd abandoned their native homes rumoured to be atop unfathomable peaks in places rarely seen outside of a web search and settled in the mountains and forests of North America. And the humans did as humans do. First there was fear, then there was aggression, then curiosity, then cautious study and finally meandering acceptance. Now dragons were simply there. As if they'd always been, just like our powers. I suppose to an alien it might be impressive that my mom would levitate me out of bed when I was late but I'm sure they'd could do much more impressive things.
By J.A. Black 4 years ago in Fiction
Ring of Darkness
Alters Psychology and Philosophy and Religion Of alters, in the realm of science, little is known about this phenomena that occurs in individuals who have experienced trauma wherein they are able to transform and take on extraordinary abilities in relation to the cause of that trauma. Psychology postulates that the memory of painful event(s) create a psychosomatic response that is somehow able to connect to the genetic makeup of the afflicted. To some, the existence of alters and their ethereal nature is proof positive of the existence of souls and supernatural forces. Research indicates that this is a lifelong condition; those who manifest an alter are encouraged to take control of it with therapy. To date. there is no confirmed 'cure' for alters. See: Mangel
By J.A. Black 4 years ago in Fiction
Within
Go on…you’ll be fine…touch it The snake’s fangs shut on my hand and suddenly I lay flat on my back. It was dark. No there was light, but it wasn’t lit. Like a night with no moon. How did I get here? Where was my sister? Had that even been my sister? Am I awake? Am I dreaming? I’m scared. I don’t know where I am. Nothing hurts but I remember the bite. Why did I do that? I just – I just –
By J.A. Black 4 years ago in Fiction
