Adventure
Sparrow on a Plank Chapter 8: A Sparrow on the Altar
Rick smiled at Wastch. The cabin boy was cute and knew it, worse, he had been away from any form of civilization for far too long. This meant that he may as well have been half octopus: The barmaids were doing their best to avoid the teenager, but no matter which way the barmaid approached him his hand ended up on her buttocks. Although his attention had been sort of fun earlier, as the evening grew older and he grew drunker, the attention became less fun. It had hit the point where the tavern keeper's apprentice was serving him, and even he was starting to get worried; the kid had been too long at sea.
By Jamais Jochim25 days ago in Chapters
Earth Beneath Your Feet (CH 12)
The next day dawned bright and sunny, without a cloud in the sky. Avtandil prepared himself and readied gear for his journey. Then he called Shermadin and gave him a letter tied with gold and sealed with wax. This would be read to the armies when they realized their general was gone. Until then, it would be kept away.
By H. J. Buell25 days ago in Chapters
The Lament of Shermadin (CH 11)
Shermadin cried out in denial when he heard what was planned, begging his friend to consider a different course of action. “Why must you face the dangers of our frontier without aid? I will accompany you, and we will ride away from the Kingdom together. Do you not think I would prefer the earth to cradle me beside instead of knowing you were alone when you needed my help most?”
By H. J. Buell26 days ago in Chapters
Avtandil's Confession (CH 10)
For twenty days, Avtandil rode across the Kingdom. He journeyed without pause, often riding through the night. In his heart, every step forward was one closer to Tinatin, the treasure and joy of his world. Nothing would steer him from his course or the fulfillment of his vows. He was neither cold nor tired, as the fires of love within kept him warm and filled with vigor.
By H. J. Buell27 days ago in Chapters
A Meeting with the King (CH 09)
As General of the armies, he could not simply leave the Kingdom without permission from Rostevan, so he went to see him. When he entered the audience hall, Avtandil learned the King was busy. Frustrated, he gave a brief message to the chamberlain.
By H. J. Buell28 days ago in Chapters
Tattoos & Rail Guns Chapter 8: The PT Field of Agony and Triumph
After a quick trip to the PX to obtain a PT outfit for Kev and given the others a chance for the others to get dressed appropriately, the squad all appeared at the PT field. Everyone but Lieutenant Sawyer and Rodriguez were in the basic PT outfit: gray T-shirt, gray shorts, and sneakers. Samuels looked intimidating in his muscle shirt while Lieutenant Prowse looked ready to go. Douglas and Walker were definitely ready for the experience while Kev was amused.
By Jamais Jochim28 days ago in Chapters
Lord of the Flies
[Welcome. Today, we begin an exploration of Lord of the Flies, a powerful and thought-provoking novel. This first chapter serves as an introduction, setting the foundation for the story and its characters. As the chapters progress, the narrative grows darker, deeper, and far more compelling.]
By Sudais Zakwan28 days ago in Chapters
