Fantasy
The Ember and the Crown - Part 2
Rain slashed against the lacquered eaves of the Roseward Gate as the trio passed beneath its snarling gryphon sigils, the storm offering no kindness for returning exiles or outlawed mages. Drevril’s capital, Arlavorn, breathed with veiled menace. Market stalls remained shuttered, their canvas draped like corpses. Crimson banners snapped on parapets above, but beneath them, the scent of burning ink and alchemical ash stained the wind. Something sacred had been disturbed.
By Richard Bailey10 months ago in Chapters
The Ember and the Crown - Part 1
The summons arrived with the quiet weight of a blade unsheathed in darkness. Wrapped in scarlet vellum and sealed with the sun-crowned crest of Drevril, the parchment exuded an unnatural warmth, like paper left too close to flame. The sigil binding it glimmered faintly with threads of memory-ink, a craftwork so precise that even Elira, standing several feet away in the shadowed inn loft, could feel the thrum of imitation power.
By Richard Bailey10 months ago in Chapters
My Neighbor’s Cat Thinks I’m Its Owner Now
It started with a meow. A single, innocent meow. At the time, I didn’t realize that meow was a legal contract in cat law, binding me for life to an arrangement I never agreed to. If I had, I might’ve shut my window, moved to another city, or learned how to meow back in a way that screamed, “Wrong house, furry overlord.”
By shittu adeola10 months ago in Chapters
The Day My Dog Became My Therapist
It all started on a Tuesday. Now, Tuesdays are usually uneventful. But this particular Tuesday, the universe decided to hit me with a whirlwind of chaos, confusion, and cold leftover lasagna. The morning started with me waking up to the sound of my alarm doing its best to imitate a dying robot. I slapped it into silence, stumbled out of bed, and stepped directly into something cold and squishy.
By shittu adeola10 months ago in Chapters
Shadows Over Soravin - Part 5
The once-proud ruin, hollowed halls of learning and vaults of buried arcanum, lay under a bruised sky. Ash still curled from fissures where forgotten magic had been disturbed, and the rain that fell was thick, laced with the taint of alchemical run-off, slicking the blackened stones and whispering like dying words into the cracks. The vault was gone. Collapsed. But its echoes still throbbed in the bones of the city.
By Richard Bailey10 months ago in Chapters
RAVEN'S GAMBIT. Content Warning.
Group Three had seen death before—but not like this. The corridor led them up a dry flight of stairs, the first they'd encountered since entering White Plume Mountain. Their boots, soaked and reeking of swamp water, left no wet prints here. For a moment, they hoped this meant relief.
By W.S. Klass10 months ago in Chapters
Shadows Over Soravin - Part 4
The descent felt like stepping into the marrow of a buried god. No light guided them, only memory. Thin lines of crystalline veinwork pulsed faintly along the vault walls, casting a sickly indigo shimmer over the steps. With every touch of a boot to stone, fragmented echoes burst outward, moments frozen in time, hazy and sharp in equal measure. Vaelin saw a gloved hand dripping with someone else’s blood. Elira glimpsed a page torn from a sigil codex, set aflame before the eyes of a weeping child. And Tovik… Tovik flinched at a laugh that sounded too much like his own, coming from a voice behind a mask.
By Richard Bailey10 months ago in Chapters
Shadows Over Soravin - Part 3
The deeper they pressed into the ruins beneath Soravin, the more the vault abandoned all pretense of architecture. Passageways twisted like veins, breathing faint heat through the stone. Glyphwork on the walls shimmered when touched, alive, reactive, growing. The vault was no longer just a site of research. It had become a living archive of the broken, a body built on fractured oaths and stolen memories.
By Richard Bailey10 months ago in Chapters
Michelin Guide names 4 new budget-friendly gems in Da Nang..
A Culinary Journey Through Vietnam's Hidden Delights: A Culinary Journey Through Vietnam's Hidden Delights The coastal city of Da Nang is the focus of the Michelin Guide's latest spotlight on Vietnam's vibrant and varied culinary scene. Da Nang has long been a favorite among travelers seeking authentic Vietnamese flavors due to its stunning beaches, rich history, and dynamic food culture. Four new budget-friendly restaurants have been identified by Michelin in its most recent update, demonstrating that exceptional dining does not always require a high price tag. These four establishments showcase the best of Da Nang's affordable yet high-quality cuisine, including steaming bowls of ma Quang and succulent seafood grilled to perfection. Whether you're a local foodie or a traveler on a budget, these Michelin-approved spots are a must-visit for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
By parves mosharaf10 months ago in Chapters
Bucket List Seaplane Journeys Around The World
Seaplane Trips on Your Bucket List: 800 Words of Aerial Adventure Seaplanes are undeniably magical because of the way they effortlessly transition from the water to the air, providing breathtaking views and access to remote locations that traditional aircraft are unable to reach. For aviation enthusiasts and travel lovers alike, seaplane journeys represent the pinnacle of adventure, combining luxury, exclusivity, and awe-inspiring scenery.
By parves mosharaf10 months ago in Chapters
