Fantasy

A New Era
There weren’t always dragons in the Valley. The land had been blighted by disease leaving stunted and sparse vegetation. Then came the flooding and erosion leaving the land scarred. These dragons were the last of the plagues, or so they hoped.
By Tess4 years ago in Fiction
Fallen Wings
There weren’t always dragons in the valley. Dragons are creatures of light and sky, and this sunken landscape extinguishes the brightest flames no matter how fervently they fight to flicker and fly for the heavens. This is a place of shadow and secrets, a mecca for every formed and formless individual who no longer has anything to lose but the whisper of spirit that remains twisted and tattered within their core. Only those who have no other option come to this place to wither away, and these mighty beings are no exception. There are thousands of them in the valley now, and as each day passes the heavy wind beneath their wings drags them down further, until they can no longer leave the barren ground at all. More will come. As the last of them are hunted and driven from their homes, those who survive will make their way here,
By Megara4 years ago in Fiction
The Guardian
There weren't always dragons in the valley. When we arrived, the land was a barren wasteland. But it was Baloryx who restored order. She breathed into the stream's crevice, and I watched the water slowly seep to the surface, gurgling to life. Little green sprouts poked through the dry, cracked soil and quickly covered the valley floor with lush vegetation. While wildflowers traced her path.
By Wren Kingsley4 years ago in Fiction
Hatchling
"There weren't always dragons in the Valley." Nix said in a low haunting voice. Liam's brown eyes grew wide as he leaned closer to his sister, hanging onto her every word. The rain pounded on the roof. Light danced through the room as the crackling fire roared. A mischievous smile crossed Nix's face. "That's right. They used to walk the streets, fly through the air…" she paused and leaned closer to her brother. "Devouring any little boy that didn't listen to his big sister."
By Brandon J Ramey4 years ago in Fiction
The Valley of Dragons
There weren’t always dragons in the Valley. In fact, the valley was a wasteland until they arrived ten years ago. No one knew where they came from. One day, they just appeared and the next, the valley was turned into an oasis. There was a large lake with a waterfall near the far end. The middle was lush grass and forests. There were about twenty dragons living there.
By Eileen Roof4 years ago in Fiction
A Lingering Magic
“There weren’t always dragons in the Valley.” Steph made this supremely obvious observation, then looked at me expectantly.
By Janna Ehrenholz4 years ago in Fiction
A Dangerous Magic
There weren’t always dragons in the Valley. Most people think they arrived there around the time of the Great Fire. Many believe the dragons caused the fire during their migration to the Valley. Only I know the truth.
By Janna Ehrenholz4 years ago in Fiction
The veiled valley
There weren't always dragons in the valley. Then again, Sawyer was finally getting used to the unexpected. Dragons here, little pixies over there, the ever-present glowing orbs. After two years, it was all becoming rather ordinary.
By Celia Hunko4 years ago in Fiction
Prophecy of a Glass Heart
There weren't always dragons in the Valley. At least not that the humans knew. It wasn’t until the first dragon, Cleos, was discovered two centuries after the world, Avardis’s, creation that they were believed to be fantasy. Even more time passed before they were accepted into society, and yet still, they suffered from human fear.
By Gabriela V. Rivera4 years ago in Fiction
Legends of the Dragons
There weren’t always dragons in the valley, but the people have thanked the gods every day since their arrival. Zel is too young to remember a time before the dragons and the magic they brought with them. He is thankful that he has never been in a world where there weren’t dragons because the tales he has heard growing up. Zel has always been told that the dragons showed up just before the corrupted and started choosing humans they deemed worthy as companions. These chosen companions became known as wielders. It is his dream to be chosen by a light dragon even though he hails from the ice dragon clan.
By Zach Oden4 years ago in Fiction
The Dragon Keeper
There weren't always dragons in the valley. But there will be, when you are there. The Keeper will be nowhere in sight, and there will not be a better opportunity.
By lucyjb4 years ago in Fiction
When dragons became pixies
There weren't always dragons in the Valley of the small world of the Freedom pixie sprites. My name is Moonbeam, and long ago I started dreaming of these wonderful flying beings with multicolored wings and beautiful kind eyes that wished to be my friends. When we spoke, we somehow understood each other. They were pleasant dreams, the kinds that made you wake up smiling and wishing that they were real.
By Novel Allen4 years ago in Fiction