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The Day the Clock Stopped Asking. AI-Generated.
The clock on the office wall had been broken for weeks. No one noticed at first. It still looked correct, still hung straight, still blended into the background like it always had. But if you stared long enough, you’d realize the second hand wasn’t moving.
By shakir hamid15 days ago in Chapters
Brass Ring Chapter 9: Bouncing Back From The Pain
Bruno smiled wistfully as he entered the doors of the Loaded Swallow. When he had accepted the position of Assistant Mayor, this had become Paul and his favorite place; it was far enough from the city offices to give him a legitimate break from his duties but close enough that he could run into the offices if the mayor needed a save. The position was perfect for him, especially as he had just retired from being The Corsair. He smelled a Reuben and knew Paul had beaten him here. For once. He smiled.
By Jamais Jochim15 days ago in Chapters
Crossing the Line (CH 40)
“When I finished speaking, I put my hands up in defeat, unsure of what else I might add to the things I already told her. Then, I shared the truth of my mind over the last few days. ‘I am like a wild beast, and a multitude of thoughts assails me. I readied myself to take you away from here a thousand times and fly across the fields, but what life would that be for you? At the same time, I cannot give you to another man and still draw breath. Sometimes I wonder why you should not instead take me, but as Amirbar, I will not ask you to disobey your father.’”
By H. J. Buell15 days ago in Chapters
A Woman Scorned (CH 39)
“I followed, afraid of what I might find until I saw Nestan. Relief flooded every fiber of my being at seeing she was safe, but her light did not melt my heart as it had before. She was no longer a full moon to shine on me. Instead, her eyes were darkened with rage, and she indicated I should seat myself far from her, unlike when we last met.”
By H. J. Buell15 days ago in Chapters
Nestan's Wedding (CH 38)
“In the morning, before the first light of dawn, I awoke to voices outside my chambers. I rose to find my servant, who told me the King and Queen wished to speak with me. Concerned at what might cause them to call me at such an early hour, I dressed and immediately made my way to the palace.”
By H. J. Buell15 days ago in Chapters
One Hundred Keys (CH 36)
“A man from Pharsidan woke me at dawn with a message, ‘My son, I know you desire rest, but you were away for three months. In all this time I have not hunted or eaten game killed in the fields. If you are not too tired, come to the audience hall. I await you.’”
By H. J. Buell15 days ago in Chapters
Enemy Mine (CH 35)
“After I sent my letter to Pharsidan, I appointed advisors and generals to remain behind and oversee the affairs of Khataeti in my absence. Then I set out for India. Though Ramaz was my prisoner on the long journey home, I treated him as an equal. For me, I held everything I wanted in my hand. I was flush with wealth of every kind, yet glory and honor were the currencies I cared most for.”
By H. J. Buell15 days ago in Chapters
