Fable
Thomas Returns . Content Warning.
A scream echoed through the woods, shattering the silence over the top of the trees. Screams gutted the air like a knife and made your heart ache. It was clear she was afraid, possibly fighting for her life. The screams escaped through hard sobs, begging anyone for help. Ears flicked back and forth as they listened to the screams. Noses twitching, eyes darting through the forest searching for the source of the pain. They scoured until one deep and loud meow alerted the rest of cats that they had found the creature under attack. They scrambled through the forest, darting between rocks and brush. They listened to the trees that grew at Thomas's feet telling them where they could find him. Their yowls echoed, screaming to the trees that someone was in trouble. Soon they could hear him.
By Anjolene Bozeman 2 years ago in Fiction
The Eyesore. Content Warning.
The Kingdom of Sylin was falling apart, and King Gavin was at his wits' end. Ten years ago, the Kingdom of Galvindar had cursed him during their feud. He’d refused to apologize for the wrong he’d done them and laughed at the curse that was cast upon his kingdom. Now, he was not laughing but in complete despair.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Fiction
What If the Wooly Rhino Never Went Extinct?
If you entered your preferred fast food establishment and found woolly rhinoceros on the menu instead of chicken or beef burgers, it might not sound appealing now. However, thousands of years ago, our ancestors relied on the Woolly Rhino for sustenance. The Woolly Rhino has been extinct for over 14,000 years, but today, we are considering bringing it back. What would our world look like if the Woolly Rhino still existed today? Would there be a threat to you and your loved ones, or would humans hunt them for Rhino burgers? Let's explore the possibilities of a world where the Woolly Rhino never went extinct. Get ready for an adventure into the wintry world of the Woolly Rhino. These massive creatures lived during the mid-Pleistocene epoch around 2 million years ago, alongside other animals like the Woolly Mammoth, Saiga Antelope, and bison. The Woolly Rhino survived multiple ice ages, including the last one, before going extinct 14,000 years ago. Standing at about 2 meters tall, these rhinos were comparable in height to an NBA basketball player, but could reach lengths of 3 to 5 meters, similar to a large canoe. Imagine encountering a Woolly Rhino blocking your path on the way to school or work - it would certainly cause delays! Weighing up to 2700 kg, these creatures were heavy and would require a team of strong individuals to move them. Their long, sharp horns were used for foraging in the snow-covered regions of Northern Asia and Europe. Despite unintentionally causing punctures, these horns were essential for accessing vegetation.
By zamai mate2 years ago in Fiction
The Tree of Echoes
I don’t know how long I’ve been lost in this place. Time moves differently here, at a much slower pace. And while I remain a child in body, my mind and heart have continued to grow. I’ve also forgotten what my name used to be. I think it might have started with an A, or maybe a V.
By Emma Edwins (R.T. Edwins)2 years ago in Fiction
The Willow. Top Story - March 2024.
We never spoke to those identified as human. I watched, silently, as many selected my brothers to cull. We watched their amorous youths carve words into our bark. We screamed as fire burned our waists, heating and crackling our sap. We watch as their children gather our fallen branches to make games. We watch as some pick up stone and our seeds to keep. Every now and then, we whisper, making them listen as wind drifts through our leaves and needles, hearing our warnings of the woods.
By Jennisea Redfield2 years ago in Fiction
