Richard Bailey
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I am currently working on expanding my writing topics and exploring different areas and topics of writing. I have a personal history with a very severe form of treatment-resistant major depressive disorder.
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Ashes Beneath Hollowspire - Part 6
Even as the glyphs of the temple dimmed, the hush they left behind was not peace, it was a silence waiting to be broken. The trio climbed the winding stairs back to the surface, each step echoing with ash-soaked finality. The stone underfoot still radiated warmth, the heat of forgotten power bleeding upward through the marrow of Hollowspire. Elira’s hands glowed faintly with residual spellwaltz rhythm, the sigils trailing off her fingertips like fading notes written in flame. Tovik’s palm still bore the shape of the seared mask, a blackened imprint over trembling skin that pulsed faintly like a living wound.
By Richard Bailey6 months ago in Chapters
Personalizing Ketamine Doses: Why Body Composition Matters
In recent years, ketamine has emerged as a powerful tool in the treatment of depression, PTSD, anxiety, and chronic pain. Yet one of the most overlooked elements in its administration is how body composition can dramatically influence the effectiveness of each dose.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Psyche
Ashes Beneath Hollowspire - Part 5
The mask was heavier than it looked. Tovik turned it over in his hands, feeling the obsidian glass flex faintly at his touch, an impossible pliability, like it breathed with him. Its surface shimmered faintly beneath the temple’s flickering glyphlight, catching motes of golden dust in its curves. The DuMonte crest etched in gold was no longer dormant. It glowed as if lit from within, pulsing gently with every beat of his heart, as though answering some ancient rhythm.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Chapters
Best Unity Dialogue System Plugins for RPGs and Visual Novels (2025 Edition)
Great conversations turn a decent game into an unforgettable journey. Whether you’re designing a branching epic worthy of a BioWare‑style RPG or a heartfelt kinetic novel, the dialogue layer drives emotion, pacing, and player agency.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Gamers
Ragnarok X: Next Generation Job Change Guide – How to Reach 3rd Job Fast
If you're playing Ragnarok X: Next Generation and aiming to reach the 3rd Job as fast as possible, you're not alone. The path to your advanced class unlocks greater skills, power spikes, and fresh gameplay opportunities. But reaching that coveted 3rd Job quickly requires strategy, preparation, and efficient grinding.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Gamers
Ashes Beneath Hollowspire - Part 4
The air beyond the gate was thick, not with dust, but with memory. It pressed against them in invisible waves, each step drawing deeper into a space where time folded and meaning unraveled. The corridor curved downward into the earth, its stone walls alive with ever-shifting glyphs. Elira watched them shift as she passed, each sigil reacting to her presence, some flaring briefly, others dimming like ancient spirits holding their breath, whispering old songs in a language of light.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Chapters
Maintaining Romance: 10 Low-Budget Date Ideas at Home
When we think of romance, our minds often drift to candlelit restaurants, weekend getaways, or lavish gifts. But the truth is, romance doesn’t require a hefty budget. In fact, some of the most meaningful and memorable moments can be created right in your own home.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Humans
How to Get and Use COC Cards in Ragnarok X: Next Generation
Maximize Your Potential with COC Cards in ROX In Ragnarok X: Next Generation (ROX), COC Cards, short for “Cards of Combat,” play a pivotal role in enhancing your character’s strength. Whether you're gearing for endgame content or trying to gain the edge in PvP, these cards can make a noticeable difference.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Gamers
