Classical

The Reluctant I
The halls of Eastbrooke Manor rang with a demand of a busy clamor. Some of the aristocrats and landed gentry of the county have assembled in the estate today for a quick celebration as the plans to expand the estate’s farmland were approved and underway before the third-quarter’s rental income to be collected to Habersham Thane, Esquire of Eastbrooke Estate and father to Edea Cavendish, Arthur Thane, and Ingrid Thane.
By Omar Al-Mahmeed4 years ago in Fiction
Hearth Pt. 1
Note to Whomever: Good evening. Or morning, or afternoon, depending on when you’re reading this. I’m flattered you would find my story interesting at all.
By htp-di-nsw4 years ago in Fiction
The New Threat to Camelot
Chapter 1 The New King There weren’t always dragons in the Valley, the teenage son of Arthur and Guinevere thought to himself. His first knight hurried into the court to report his findings of the latest threat to the kingdom of Camelot. Romao, King Chancellor's first knight, reported that the prince of Amsterland has been taking over all the small kingdom’s surrounding Camelot with his greatest victory looming overhead. Prince Alexander of Amsterland has his sights set on Camelot with hopes of defeating the new ruler and his prize wizard, Merlin. The prince has found one of his greatest assets in his defeat of a small kingdom surrounding Camelot. Who would have thought that he would have just happened upon this wizard trying to perfect his new craft as he defeated their kingdom? Prince Alexander’s guards found this wizard as he was conjuring dragons and gargoyles as soldiers in Balize were falling one by one to the prince’s indestructible army. His magic was unbelievable and powerful! The prince lost a lot of men to this magic as they pressed through the main gate and into the castle’s walls. As they continued through the kingdom killing soldiers and everything in their path, they finally found the source of the magic. This young wizard tried everything his mentor had taught him, but he was unsuccessful in defeating this indestructible army of men. They captured his brother and in exchange for his brother’s life, the wizard agreed to serve Prince Alexander.
By Amy James4 years ago in Fiction
On the Side-Lines
-Daliah- Eccentric music floats in and out of earshot, as evening gowns twirl and flutter with the equally rich women wearing them.
By D. N. 4 years ago in Fiction
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Analysis
“The 14th century was seen as a time of great concern over idols and idolatry”(141), it almost seemed sinful to have symbols such as the cross, or images of religious beings in the church, which is evidently breaking the first commandment, which forbids to praise or worship of graven images/idols. The poet of Sir Gawain uses a lot of biblical and religious references in the text, but that does not help specify the time period in which the book was written, because religious references throughout the years were and are stated in literature very often, it is not uncommon to do so.So the use of these references does not affect the time of the writing or the text. I suspect that Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was written in the 14th century; there are three common narrative elements that take place: the beheading, exchanging of winnings and temptation, which were constantly repeated in the 14th century literary world. However, some may argue that these literary elements were repeated in the 18th century as well. If you look at Arthurian literature the beheading, exchanging of winning and temptation are all presented in the texts as well.
By Ada Zuba4 years ago in Fiction
Titanic Tango
Charlie loved to dance. Dancing on board a luxury liner took some practice. One had to learn to shift one’s weight with every pitch and roll of the ship. Now, Charlie found that his years of practicing Yoga asna were paying off. His reputation as a dance partner spread quickly, especially among the older women.
By Shamsuddin Jim Norton+*4 years ago in Fiction
Stolen innocence
The school bell rang and it was a race to go home changed into our cut off jeans, and flip- flops. We would check the fridge for snacks and off we go. On any given day you could find seven to ten kids, racing to to beach; jogging at our own pace. Once our feet hit the sands we kicked off our slippers, some would dive into the water like pelicans. We entered the water like rowdy cow-boys.
By Marcia Kernahan 4 years ago in Fiction
Last Arrest
The Police Chief found it difficult to understand the Lady Inspector's adamant stand. He tried to impress upon her that discretion is the better part of valour. Though Brinda did not appear amenable to reason, Mr. Goswami tried his best to convince her against going alone on the mission.
By Alex Trufia4 years ago in Fiction
Monday
Boy monday's are really boring. It is the start of a really long week. Maybe it will end in a spasma of more goodness. The puppy got loose today. It was running all over the lawn, looking for friends to play with. That was just something that I observed this morning. It carried me through the day as an inspriational beacon.
By Alex Jennett4 years ago in Fiction
A Good Wife
I wanted to make a run for the upper deck, but Eric was probably right. We never would have made it. We had seen already how they treated our class on the ship. While the luxury for the first class patrons was so apparent, we were mostly treated like baggage.
By Bonnie Joy Sludikoff4 years ago in Fiction
WET LETTERs
You would have a marvelling laugh if you were here right now at my expense at the kind of odd luck I have. I would also stake my life that if you had the magical ability to turn back the hands of time and repair damages done by it, you would do so in a blink of an eye but alas, you are not here and soon, neither will I.
By Nneka Anieze4 years ago in Fiction
Nova fluctus unda vox libertatis Part 2
George was sitting at his favourite diner, in the back room at the table by the kitchen. Michael, the owner, had come to sit with him. They were enjoying their 'old man important coffee club conversation'. Current events directed the topic to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
By Katherine D. Graham4 years ago in Fiction