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 3
The descent began at dusk, when the last light touched the horizon like a burnt wick. The mine entrance gaped like an ancient mouth, framed by rusted rails and reinforced with skeletal supports etched in a hybrid of old sigils and modern stabilizing glyphs. The surrounding earth seemed to lean inward, as if trying to reclaim the wound. The stone glimmered faintly, not with ore, but with veins of dormant light, pulsing softly to the rhythm Elira now recognized: not natural tremor, but echo-song. A buried harmony that tugged at magic, memory, and marrow alike.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Chapters
Effective Conflict Resolution Techniques for Couples
Conflict is inevitable in any romantic relationship. Even the healthiest couples face disagreements, misunderstandings, and emotional flare-ups. But what separates thriving partnerships from ones that slowly deteriorate is not the absence of conflict, it's how couples handle it when it shows up.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Humans
Daily and Weekly Task Checklist for Fast Progression in ROX (Ragnarok X: Next Generation)
If you want to level up fast and dominate in Ragnarok X: Next Generation (ROX), you can’t just wing it. Efficient progression comes down to consistency, and that means understanding what needs to be done every single day and every single week.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Gamers
Ashes Beneath Hollowspire - Part 2
The next morning broke with a sky the color of old slate. Clouds churned above Hollowspire like a wounded beast trapped beneath the heavens, restless and clawing. The town sat under that bruised sky like a secret buried too shallow, its edges rimmed in blackened shale and the mine yawning open like a throat carved into the earth. Its scaffolds groaned under their own weight, reinforced with etched sigils that shimmered faintly in the shifting light. No workers moved among them. No carts rolled over the gravel paths. The mine was not abandoned, but it had long stopped belonging to the living.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Chapters
Ashes Beneath Hollowspire - Part 1
The road to Hollowspire twisted like a spine cracked too many times. Fog clung low over the dirt path, thick as breath on glass, curling between ancient trees that stretched like skeletal limbs toward a grey, overcast sky. Each step forward felt like trespass. The woods had long forgotten how to welcome strangers.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Chapters
Top 5 Gears You Should Upgrade First in Ragnarok X: Next Generation – Optimize Power Early
In Ragnarok X: Next Generation, your gear defines your performance. While leveling and grinding are important, it's the right equipment upgrades that separate casual players from power farmers and top-tier PvPers. But with so many options available, armor, weapons, accessories, and headgear, it’s easy to fall into the trap of upgrading the wrong piece at the wrong time.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Gamers
5 Conversation Starters to Reignite the Spark
Relationships are living things. They thrive on connection, communication, and curiosity. But over time, even the most passionate relationships can slip into routine. Days blur together. Conversations turn into logistical check-ins or silent companionship. That electric energy from the beginning? It can fade, unless you actively work to keep it alive.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Humans
Long-Distance Love Tips That Actually Work
Long-distance relationships are often painted as romantic yet impractical. People say love can’t survive the strain of different time zones, busy schedules, and the aching silence between phone calls. But that’s not entirely true.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Humans
Best Solo Farming Builds in Ragnarok X: Next Generation – A Detailed Guide for Maximizing Zeny and Loot
Solo farming in Ragnarok X: Next Generation isn't just about defeating monsters — it’s about doing it efficiently, consistently, and profitably. Whether you're grinding for Zeny, rare drops, or crafting materials, choosing the right class and optimizing your build can dramatically impact your success.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Gamers
