Adventure
Brass Ring Chapter 10: Bruno Gets Back In The Saddle
Bruno loved the Reubens at the Loaded Swallow, and he savored his sandwich. Well, the one he had to order after my idiot boyfriend was gone. He was also scrolling through the paperwork for the Blue Card Program. He also checked to make sure that Paul was still listed as part of the program; while officially it was set up to make life easier for CAPES members, unofficially it was created to fuel a certain speedster while in the field. It was something he was happy to do; nothing was worse than a hungry speedster in an enclosed space. He had found that out when Paul was trapped by Tintran the Terrible several Christmases ago.
By Jamais Jochim23 minutes ago in Chapters
Brass Ring Interlude 3: One Less Orphan
The 25th Annual Overton Orphans Ball had been going well. The LED thermometer tracking donations was almost full. The dance floor was full and the champagne flowed enough to maintain a healthy buzz. Of course there was enough wheeling and dealing for those who continued to work even when they should be playing.
By Jamais Jochim29 minutes ago in Chapters
Sparrow on a Plank Chapter 11: From Surf to Turf
Once the ship hit the deep sea, Captain Taylor felt better. It’s not that he hated the towns, necessarily, it was more that it always felt like a compromise of some sort, and he hated compromise. In the port he was just another businessman, and was afforded the respect any other businessman was afforded. In most ports he was treated as a necessary evil, but in Coldport he was treated as a sign of times past, times that would be better forgotten.
By Jamais Jochimabout 22 hours ago in Chapters
Sparrow on a Plank Chapter 12: Finding Heaven Before Going to Hades
Hajime was smiling. He had just eaten a great meal and had been gifted the leftovers as well as a bag of takoyaki. The sun was in the sky with nary a cloud and he had a great job that involved a lot of travel. Better yet, his fortune cookie had said that his life was looking up.
By Jamais Jochimabout 22 hours ago in Chapters
Sparrow on a Plank Chapter 10: The Sparrow Flees the Scene
There was, of course, a reason that there were no one guarding Hajime. That reason was running toward his old room as quickly as it could. The pair of Sal and Rick were going through guards as quickly as they saw them. The cultists were quickly learning the difference between ritualized duel and the realities of combat. The two of them were not afraid to use any tactic to succeed, whereas the cultists kept relying on their dueling skills.
By Jamais Jochimabout 23 hours ago in Chapters
The Bridge Built from Apologies
The bridge crossed a deep divide, constructed not from stone but from spoken apologies. Each plank represented accountability. Some refused to cross, fearing collapse. Others stepped carefully, discovering the bridge strengthened with each sincere step. Reconciliation proved sturdier than pride.
By GoldenSpeech2 days ago in Chapters
The Clockmaker Who Stopped Measuring Hours
After decades repairing clocks, the clockmaker noticed something unsettling: time felt different depending on how it was lived. He dismantled his largest clock and rebuilt it to measure attention instead of minutes. It moved quickly during distraction and slowed during presence. Customers complained. The clockmaker smiled. The clock was honest.
By GoldenSpeech2 days ago in Chapters
The Village That Forgot the Word “Enough”
The village thrived, yet no one felt complete. Harvests grew larger, homes taller, ambitions louder. Still, satisfaction never arrived. One day, an elder removed a sign from the town square—the one listing goals. With no reference point, people paused. In that pause, many realized they already had what they had been chasing. The word “enough” returned quietly, not spoken, but felt.
By GoldenSpeech2 days ago in Chapters
The Lighthouse That Refused to Warn
Unlike other lighthouses, this one did not flash urgently. Its beam moved slowly, calmly, indifferent to storms. Ships that relied on panic missed it. Ships that trusted rhythm found their way safely. Sailors later understood that guidance offered without fear is often more reliable than alarms shouted into chaos.
By GoldenSpeech2 days ago in Chapters
The Valley That Echoed Intentions
The valley was known for its echoes, but not of sound. Travelers noticed that whatever they arrived with—hope, bitterness, patience, fear—returned magnified days later. Those who entered expecting danger found themselves surrounded by tension. Those who came quietly, without demand, felt an unexpected calm settle around them. Over time, people learned the valley was not reactive but reflective. It simply gave back what had been offered, reminding everyone that the world often answers not to words, but to inner posture.
By GoldenSpeech2 days ago in Chapters
404: Reality not found
*This chapter is a continuation of the story 404: Reality Not Found. Our alliance, ZHSq, was steadily growing. Among the new members, DanSun quickly became an integral part of our crew. She fit perfectly into our circle, her activity and friendliness elevating the energy in the group. Together with EHHHSAN, I kept a close eye on our former alliance, the Dark Lords. We had made a silent vow long ago: One day, we will burn them down.
By Piotr Nowak3 days ago in Chapters
