Fantasy
The Silver Serpent Society. Chapter One.
The stench hits my nose as I enter the crime scene. Some idiot had left the door open and the July heat had been working on the swollen corpse sprawled across the laminate flooring for days by the looks of it. The rigor mortis had locked the stiff in a pose like he was trying to fend off the devil himself. Uniform cops stand around useless as can be, slack-jawed while CSI techs wander around listlessly in the oppressive heat.
By Tanya Doolin3 years ago in Chapters
An ancient forest stump
Deep in the heart of the Whispering Forest lies an eerie story that has intrigued the local population for generations. It centers around a gnarled and ancient forest stump, which stands like a silent sentinel in the middle of the shadows, making its way through the thickets of the Oak Forest. As the sun sinks below the horizon, casting rainbow shadows, the stump begins to stir, revealing a gruesome secret that gives shivers and chills to those who dare to venture into the forest after dark.
By Nikola Ilic3 years ago in Chapters
The Crux of Waking: A Mortal's Guide to Ascendency
Majia has always existed. As the force of chaos, it is the very essence of existence. This is a brief overview of the history of Majia. As stated by Sage Alyiki, “There was a uniform Eternity within the Sempiternal Mists, but Majia decided this was boring, and forced its way into existence.” With Majia forcing back the Mists, Time was able to enter and with it, Majia’s primordial effects were slowed. Events that followed are uncertain, as they are described differently across a number of ancient texts and oral traditions. By the time people developed memory, the land had settled and all that remained of the Creation Era was the World Spike and the Ma’hari. Majia was initially used in ritual form, harnessing the incredible power of the Ma’hari (or Ritual Sites) to assist the various tribes of people in their endeavours. As culture evolved, use of Majia slowed and eventually ceased, with the exception of the occasional user within the tribal cultures. During the Age of the Daies, Majia was rediscovered as people began tapping into it individually. Religious beliefs sprung from these abilities, which were opposed by part of the population. Two distinct schools of thought were developed, and the resulting mess led to the destruction of Viserys and the sundering of the cultures that had arisen. The history of Majia users is littered with examples of power abuse, systemic oppression, and violent warmongering. As a direct result of continuous oppression at the hands of majs – people capable of tapping into the power of Majia - non-majs rose up in a rebellion led by Zuriel Akarius. This uprising saw almost all majs hunted down and executed, and many ancient sites connected to the majs destroyed before attention was turned to the Ma’hari. The Ma’hari at Naeshys was successfully destroyed, however this resulted in the disappearance of the sun, and the return of the Sempiternal Mists. Brilliant auroras coloured the sky across all the world, apparently slowing the Mists, however these auroras were unable to completely turn the Mists back, and the outer regions of the world were removed from Time as the Mists crept forward. According to the Sages, the world entered a second Creation Cycle during this time. Written records exist only in personal journals, all of which eventually faded after close to a century in this new era. The account given by Sage Kalen is as follows: “It looked like a fast-moving fog, so none of us were too worried when it reached the shoreline. It covered the town quickly, and I got caught in it. That was how I came to know things – in the Mists, you are both everywhere and nowhere, experiencing all time and yet no time at all. I could see all of history laid out, and all possible futures, as well as that exact moment as it felt for every being that existed. That knowledge of the past and present never left when the Mists left.” While it can never be certain how long this period lasted, or exactly how it was ended, the Sages, Seers, and Mystics that arose from it all agreed it was a period of around two thousand years. This period became known as The Lost Age, and gave birth to the Immortal Beings of the world. The Fifth Age saw another interference from the Sempiternal Mists, which resulted in a schism being created through which Wraiths were able to enter existence. While it is uncertain exactly what Wraiths do, the Sages and Mystics have warned that it was caused by people trying to bridge the gap between the Majian school of thought, and the Energy school of thought. For this reason, individuals are not permitted to study both.
By testedTransgressor 3 years ago in Chapters
The Magical Tree
Once upon a time, in the heart of the Enchanted Forest, stood a tree unlike any other. Its branches sparkled with hues of emerald, ruby, and sapphire, casting a mesmerizing glow that captivated anyone who ventured near. This was the Magical Tree, a guardian of ancient secrets and a source of mystical energy.
By Story Today3 years ago in Chapters
The Crux of Waking: A Mortal's Guide to Ascendency
Scholarly debate over majia and its origins has raged for longer than modern society has existed, but this discussion appears that it will not be slowing into future times. According to Seer Grantham, wars will be fought over theology once again in the future; for now, we enjoy a tentative peace between the various peoples of Terosia.
By testedTransgressor 3 years ago in Chapters
The Upside-down Garden Chapter 1
Waking up from the hardest hit to my head, I find myself laying on the ground with my nose in the dirt and feeling like a thrown sack of potatoes. Slowly finding the strength to raise my arms I climb up to a sitting position and rub away the dirt from my face before getting a better look at my surroundings, and man was I lost in all manner of speech and thought. The world around me that I had known and loved for all my life was gone, and in its place was an expansion of the weirdest of wildness that could ever have been concocted. The large plants that resembled trees standing around me jutted out of the ground in reverse palm tree style with leaves on the bottom with roots in the air that gave off a very sweet aroma that was reminiscent of fresh vanilla pudding.
By Toby Heward3 years ago in Chapters
ENDURANCE BEYOUND APOCALYPSE
Days 148-159 witnessed a complex unfolding of events following the overthrow of Billy and his crew. Amidst differing opinions on how to proceed, Ruslana, drawing on her past experiences, vehemently opposed a violent resolution. Instead, she ensured that Billy and his crew faced a makeshift prison for their crimes. The decision, tough but just, left a lingering doubt about the wisdom of confining Billy. Personally, I contemplated a more decisive and lethal solution.
By Okafor Emmanuel3 years ago in Chapters
**Serendipity's Embrace: Whispers of Love Unveiled**
Start writing...**Serendipity's Embrace: Whispers of Love Unveiled** *Introduction: In the City of Serendipity* Serendipity, a city where destiny orchestrates the tales of those who traverse its cobblestone streets, sets the stage for an enchanting love story between Emily and Ethan. Amidst the hushed whispers of forgotten stories, the magic begins.
By Sivakathiravan T.K3 years ago in Chapters
