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Seeing life spark in Mat's tired eyes brought a grin on what should be my face. In a flash my body ascended into the vent where I originally came in through. Mat called out to me before I was out of earshot, "Are we done Z?" Dipping back into the room one last time I said, "For now".
By Lucy Torralba2 years ago in Fiction
Preparing for War
Tarron’s plan was honestly a good one. They discussed it with Councilor Belanor the next morning and instantly began to implement it. Councilor Belanor sent Ruith back to Malnora with the order to send out a selected number of elves across the Faye Expanse, including himself. Some of them were heading to seek help from elven towns, while the others went to recruit dwarves.
By Rebecca Patton2 years ago in Fiction
Mother Goddess
Sicily | 1943 Rosalie delicately opened the two halves of the puzzle box, which were fabricated together by a well-camouflaged hinge, and removed the chiseled, onyx relic resting within. Afraid of dropping it, she cradled the object in both of her palms, allowing the sunlight to illuminate every inch of its glinting darkness.
By Kale Sinclair2 years ago in Fiction
The Old Wood
It is safest to keep to the old paths that wind their way beneath the canopy of the Old Wood. Those trails are left behind by the deer and foxes that carve their way through the underbrush in patterns unseen. For the animals only tread where the trees let them, whispering to them, guiding them through the maze. Straying from these paths and you may find yourself at the mercy of woods, timeless and unforgiving.
By Kevin McLaughlin2 years ago in Fiction
Invasion of the Hailstones. Content Warning.
Marie was awake. Something had awoken her. She lay there, trying to distinguish what it was. A child crying out? The house creaking? Sometimes, as it cooled down at night after a sunny day, it was almost like it was breathing a sigh of relief, expelling all that warmth in one big crack of sound.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
Mysterious Death of Princess Diana - What Do We And What Don't We Know About It!!
The world was shaken by the inopportune passing of Princess Diana on the terrifying evening of August 31, 1997. Her life was portrayed by marvelousness, debate, and sympathy. Princess Diana's story has excited great many individuals, from her violent union with Sovereign Charles to her lamentable demise in a Paris burrow. Her inheritance is saturated with secret and interest. Show up with us as we examine the bits of hearsay, discusses, and inexplicable problems encompassing Individuals' Princess' passing as we set off on a mission to tackle her secret.
By Abdur Rahman 2 years ago in Fiction
Sins of the Reaper - 9
When I looked up at the sky again the sun was already heading for the western horizon. I was slow to realize I had finally fallen to sleep. But the memory of Portinari's chamber bathed in light refused to let me go. My eyes still heavy with sleep even as the memory stubbornly persisted, I closed them reluctantly, the room trying to slip with me into a subterranean consciousness.
By John Cox2 years ago in Fiction
The Masters
A Terrifying Tremulous Trees story “They’re talking loudly, Twigly,” Charlie said while sitting on my top. “This should be interesting, Muata. Those Karate masters might fight each other,” Honon said from atop Mr. Murder Tree. Honon, Mr. Murder Trees friend, had connected to Mr. Murder tree almost 200 years ago. To keep his friend alive, Mr. Murder Tree put special soil made from a meteorite into Honons food, and now he can live as long as the trees. I gave Charlie the same soil, but Charlie is only in his late thirties.
By Alex H Mittelman 2 years ago in Fiction
Puzzle Box
Sicily | 1943 Rosalie swiped the box from The Monsignor’s fragile hands, then bolted towards Garret who was waiting for her just beyond the door of the sacristy. Two bullets nestled their way into the polychrome marble above her head, and the last thing she remembered before Garret slammed the door shut was the Monsignor - smiling back at her as pieces of the sacristy’s irreplaceable ceiling began crumbling around him.
By Kale Sinclair2 years ago in Fiction
The Enigma of Blackwater Hollow
Nestled deep within the ancient Appalachian mountains, cloaked in the embrace of dense forests and mist-shrouded valleys, lies the sleepy town of Blackwater Hollow. Time seems to move differently here, as if the whispers of the past cling to the very air, weaving tales of mystery and intrigue. Among these whispers, there exists an urban legend that has haunted the town for generations—a legend so steeped in darkness and despair that it has become an integral part of the fabric of Blackwater Hollow.
By Forspiya2 years ago in Fiction
The Quantum Frontier
Title: The Quantum Entanglement Paradox In the year 2048, humanity had reached the pinnacle of scientific achievement. Quantum mechanics had long been mastered, leading to extraordinary technological advancements. Among these breakthroughs was the development of the Quantum Entanglement Device (QED), capable of linking particles across vast distances instantaneously. It was hailed as the solution to communication and travel beyond Earth's limits.
By Yashu2 years ago in Fiction
The Scariest Ghost Stories & Mysterious Occurrences In Antarctica's Frozen Tundra
Antarctica, the frozen, desolate continent at the bottom of the world, holds within its icy grasp some of the most haunting tales ever told. Beyond its breathtaking landscapes and extreme weather conditions, Antarctica harbors a darker side—a realm of ghostly encounters, mysterious occurrences, and eerie phenomena that defy explanation.
By Culture Discovery2 years ago in Fiction