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The Last Fortress - Chapter 3
Chaos engulfed Valden's streets as the full force of the Blight invasion surged through alleys and climbed sheer structures with unnatural dexterity. Citizens screamed, fleeing the slaughter or being pulled down by the humanoid beasts swarming over the mountain city.
By Ashen2 years ago in Fiction
The First, The Last, My Everything. Content Warning.
I see you; you don’t notice me. You order a latte with a flirtatious smile. That smile should be mine. I caress my switchblade lovingly. Not here, not yet.
By Maria Marandola2 years ago in Fiction
Chronicles of Merlin
In the land of Albion, where magic and wonder intertwined with the ordinary, lived a young sorcerer named Merlin. His story told through generations, would become one of the most cherished legends in the annals of history. It all began in the quaint village of Ealdor, where Merlin was born to a humble blacksmith and his wife.
By Clinton Nnamdi Ugwuegbu2 years ago in Fiction
Ink of the Soul.
In a world of structured lines and uniform rhymes, I found solace in the chaos of my thoughts. Words flowed like rivers unbound, each verse a pulse of my heartbeat, untamed by convention.
By shaista zaid2 years ago in Fiction
Folk Strange Stories Part 1: Miao Township Witch Ancestor Chapter 6 Section 2 Waiting
"Wang Team, give me a cigarette," I reached out to Old Wang. Old Wang reluctantly took out a pack of cigarettes and tossed one to me, "I haven't seen you offer the leader a cigarette; you only know how to mooch off the leader."
By 徐金升2 years ago in Fiction
Folk Strange Stories Part 1: The Witch Ancestor of Miao Township Chapter 6 Section 3: The Appearance of Drug Dealers
"Shen Ge, it's too hot and stuffy here. If the drug dealers don't show up tomorrow, how about you, me, and Wang Team request some time off and go to the waterfall to cool down?"
By 徐金升2 years ago in Fiction
Folk Strange Stories Part 1: Miao Township Wu Zu Chapter 5 Section 4: Eating Man Pond 2
"That would require sealing off this area, right? What if more people drown?" Li Yan spoke up. "Of course we sealed it off," Lin the guide chuckled bitterly. "It was sealed off twelve years ago. They put barbed wire all around the waterfall, but still, people died in the pool under the waterfall every year. They only removed the barbed wire yesterday, saying it was to cooperate with your mission."
By 徐金升2 years ago in Fiction
Translation: Folk Strange Stories Part 1: Miao Township Wu Zu Chapter 5 Section 3: Eating Man Pond
"After walking for about two hours, we could hear the sound of running water ahead. Old Wang asked the guide, 'Old Lin, is there a spring in these mountains? It's a good opportunity to rest for a while.'
By 徐金升2 years ago in Fiction
Folk Strange Stories Volume 1: Miao Township Wu Zu Chapter 5 Section 2: Drug Enforcement
"Two years have passed in the blink of an eye. During these two years, I've been continuously training and going on missions. Although I'm still an ordinary soldier, my rank has gone from Second Lieutenant to First Lieutenant. On the other hand, Uncle Three has gone back to being a civilian— he transitioned to a state-owned enterprise and became the Deputy Director of the Security Department. I visited him a few times during my leaves, and although he was genuinely happy for me, there was an indescribable loneliness in his eyes.
By 徐金升2 years ago in Fiction
Folk Strange Stories: Part 1: The Witch Ancestor of Miao Township Chapter 5 Section 1: A Preliminary Test of the Edge
Three months later, I achieved a miracle. Despite failing in all aspects of training except marksmanship, I was assigned to a team. To my surprise, I, who had earned the reputation of being the weakest special forces soldier in the world, was placed in the elite Hawk 9-member team. I replaced their recently retired sniper.
By 徐金升2 years ago in Fiction
Folklore Chronicles: The Miao Ancestral Shamans," Chapter 4, Section 1, "Shooting Practice
The next day, I was summoned to the regiment headquarters, and the duty soldier there led me straight to the regiment's dedicated shooting range. When I arrived, there was already a group of people gathered. Other than the familiar face of the chief of staff, I didn't recognize anyone else.
By 徐金升2 years ago in Fiction
The Last Fortress - Chapter 2
Dawn emerged muted through veils of gray mist shrouding Valden. Edward stood ready at the top of the central watchtower, ceremonial sword at his side, as final preparations were made in the courtyard below for the Warden induction. Today he would join their storied ranks officially.
By Ashen2 years ago in Fiction