Fantasy
Heads Will Roll
The thing about receiving a suspicious package in the mail is that, even if you think you know what’s inside it, they’re frightening enough to leave you chilled. Sometimes they’re frightening enough to freeze you completely, to make you stand there in terror and watch the box. And the longer you watch it the more you expect it to start moving. For something to pierce through the nondescript brown paper and come crawling out. You start to imagine it happening and then you’re not sure if you’re imagining anymore.
By Ace_Strider5 years ago in Fiction
Almost
The warmth in Misko’s hands almost felt like a blessing. It was a cold night in October, and it had been a week since they’d been through a proper town. Darkness sprawled out around them, gentle and cool as the blush of dusk faded from the horizon in the welcoming wave of night. Blue lumbered back to the campsite in the dark. They were strong, but even so, in their small stature, they were dwarfed by the mound of timber in their arms. Misko smiled and Blue approached, a comical heap of sticks with skinny-jeaned legs.
By Quinelle Bethelmie5 years ago in Fiction
Swords and Chocolate Cake
“Beraikah, see my eyes. There is no magic in this.” The voice of Quintis was quiet, but stern. Locked below a heavy, hairy brow, his fiery, gold-flecked eyes held a depth of wisdom that belied his brutish appearance. “Realize, there is no magic.” He winked. “Again, present,” he growled.
By Sam Walker5 years ago in Fiction
The Stolen Artifact
On the surface, tonight appeared to be like all other nights. The crescent lavender moon shown bright in the sky, the colored stars dancing as the magnificent dragons flew overhead with a flock of phoenix, uncaring of any drama happening on land. Nearby the horned, winged horses lay sleeping in their herd, nestled closely with their elven companions of the forest. All around the sounds of nature could be heard, the night doing little to quiet the ever beating pulse of nature. In the distance one could hear the sirens sing their songs near the rocky cliff as the mermaids played in the shallow waters of the sea. Normally U’desa would be taking it all in, basking in the beauty around her as she and her kind mischievously teased the forest imps as they slept, but this was no ordinary night. Tonight U’desa had a mission and she was close to seeing that mission though.
By Angelea Sakai5 years ago in Fiction
Moondays by the Sea
“Hello! Welcome to Sweet Tooth Confections, how can I help you today?” The girl behind the counter at my local bakery when I walked in was new, probably in her mid twenties, and very pretty. I steeled myself for the usual type of interaction.
By Haddessah Anne Brice5 years ago in Fiction
The Queen Is Here
I was awake the whole day trying to accept the fact if what had happened was reality or just what I dreamed in thought. It tore me to pieces emotionally and mentally. If he had kissed me and it was to punish me, he got his cake and ate it too. on the other hand, if it was truth, what do I do? However, if it was only in my head, why now? The list of questions parading through my thoughts kept my train off its rails. This all made as much sense as the thought of the world having people in charge just as pawns. Oh the confusion tormented every nerve in my body. Here is where being in a position like mine gets hard. I wanted to stay in bed for fear of what was unknown, but to lead my protectees by example was to get up make myself presentable and see our guest off. I decided not to to bury my problems but to no longer fight the thoughts on my own. I admitted to myself the I needed help. After getting dressed, I went to the edge of my land with all those that wished to go. I cleared my throat and mind, "Remember everyone,you may see events or activities in hwich you do not agree with, but YOU are from Aqua. You answer to me and the Royals. If anyone else causes issues, report them to King Edward, or Princess Vanaura, and they will handle it." I looked my mom whom had been standing nest to me. By the simmer in her eyes, I know she knew I wanted to talk afterwards. "Or myself." Amerilla and I both whipped our heads to see David had snuck up during my speech. All I could do was stare and ponder. I still could not read his expression. The thoughts came flooding back with revenge. Not far behind was Janyn with the same smirk as the night, well day, before. I lowered my eyes but not my head, so I noticed the rest of Opal approaching as well. I looked back at David slightly leaned my head forward to show respect. I then started saying my farewells and good lucks. As I finally made it to Danq and Charles, they smiled this knowing smile. "What is so amusing friends," I asked. Charles went to the front of the envoy that was forming after bowing. I gave my questioning look to Danq. He said on sentence then did the same. "It was real."
By Cody Kennedy5 years ago in Fiction
