Adventure

Liang Diaries
There weren’t always Dragons in the valley. The roofs of our homes were free of their footprints. The night air was devoid of their whispers. And our streets were spared their violent appetites. But over the years they slowly crept back into existence. I’ve lived my entire life with their mysterious presence but I’ve heard the stories of when they were discovered. Uncovered. At first, they were a myth. Like tales of the magic that coursed through the veins of this city. A shadow to represent the city's anxieties and fears. A threat to scare little children off to bed. But eventually, they stepped out of those shadows. Their influence over us grew, as did their ambitions. They are the economy, the government, law enforcement, criminals, and providers. They steal, they give, they hunt, and they survive.
By Cailyn Elyse4 years ago in Fiction
The Representative.
There weren’t always dragons in the valley. Perhaps it was simply dumb luck. Citizens from the great trade port of Olasethiel to the peaceful glades of Eldeth’s Rest lived in peace, Unaware that to the north of the Great Valley lived creatures so powerful and terrifying that with a single exhale they could immolate an entire town. The few explorers that had ventured towards the mountain range outside the valley hadn’t truly grasped the danger. The dragons were inherently territorial, and inherently selfish. They hoarded wealth and hunted indiscriminately whatever had the misfortune of wandering onto their lands.
By Seb Ross4 years ago in Fiction
A triangle across the sky
Martha Longthorn sat at the reception desk of the Beconsby Chronicle. She opened a desk drawer and took out a black crystal. She lifted her skirt and held the crystal between her legs. Outside, a few passersby went past on their anonymous business. Then she noticed a man on the opposite side of the street, looking across at the Chronicle office. He wore a beanie hat and a long dark-green jacket. A carrier bag dangled from one hand, whilst the other clasped a walking stick. He started to cross the road towards her. She hurriedly replaced the crystal in the drawer.
By Aiden Turnbow4 years ago in Fiction
The Ember in the Dark
We are the descendants of the old gods, and we carry their magic in our blood. We hold the secrets of humanity in our hearts and the truth in our minds. These messages have been passed down and translated through generations in secret. We were once fiercely respected and listened to. We were once deeply loved, and we were feared and admired. We were advisors, guardians, and defenders to great leaders and the greatest legends. We were the protectors of humanity, and yet we hide from it.
By Rosie J. Sargent4 years ago in Fiction
The New History of Dragons
There weren’t always dragons in the valley, I would say there weren’t many dragons in the world since the last war so many years ago, which almost wiped out the humans. The history books made it seem like the dragons, monsters and the unknown areas were the most dangerous things out in the world, but I knew better. Before we begin this tale of mystery, adventure and the shift of a new world’s order I would like to introduce myself. Hi, I’m Genevieve Athens, I’m sixteen years old and I come from a family of merchants and travelers.
By Christina Sweat4 years ago in Fiction
Seed of Change
There weren't always dragons in the valley. So it came as a shock when one swooped down over Cal to steal two of his family's prized alpaca . It happened so fast he didn't even register what was going on till the dragon had lifted back off the ground. Cal exhaled in a sigh of defeat, blowing discordant notes through the pipe still placed against his lips, while he watched the dragon glide effortlessly down the mountain side. He could hear the alpacas bleating fade as they soared onward and away. The rest of the flock seemed to be as shocked as himself not having had time to properly digest the terror that should have been coursing through them. They all stared down at the rapidly dwindling mass before turning as one to face him as the sound faded to nothing, clearly wondering what he would do about it.
By Dan Santin4 years ago in Fiction
There weren't always dragons in the Valley.
There weren't always dragons in the Valley. They only started appearing in the last month or so. It seemed as though the more people who disappeared because of moving or dyeing , the more dinosaurs appeared. I hadn’t really paid much attention because we were in the middle of a pandemic and our whole world was turned upside down. Going to school was different because we stayed at home and got our lessons from our teachers on video calls. We ordered our food from the grocery store and had it delivered instead of going into the store to get it. Our friends couldn't come over because we didn't want to spread the disease that was going around. As the restrictions were started to be lifted I began seeing more and more of them. They didn't really bother anybody. The only complaints people had about them was that they are eating food out of our gardens and sitting in the tops of trees at night and singing at the top of their voices. But because of the nuisance they were becoming, the authorities put out a contest on social media. Anyone willing to capture one of these dragons and take a picture standing next to one of these dragons would win the new Sony Play system 5! I had been wanting one of these game systems for forever!
By Randi Merritt4 years ago in Fiction
Fledgling prince
Small rays of sunlight pierced through the treetops, illuminating the leafy forest floor. The sounds of birds and insects, created an orchestra of nature that felt like music to the elves ears. A small grin across his face, as he felt the leaves and twigs crumble beneath his bare feet. His brown hair an unruly mess, hanging down by his collar. The wind blew across the tree's causing the branches and leaves to dance and sway; Upon seeing this, the grin grew into a fit of laughter as he decided to join in.
By Deshon Armstrong4 years ago in Fiction
The New History of Dragon
There weren’t always dragons in the valley, I would say there weren’t many dragons in the world since the last war so many years ago, which almost wiped out the humans. The history books made it seem like the dragons, monsters and the unknown areas were the most dangerous things out in the world, but I knew better. Before we begin this tale of mystery, adventure and the shift of a new world’s order I would like to introduce myself. Hi, I’m Genevieve Athens, I’m sixteen years old and I come from a family of merchants and travelers.
By Christina Sweat4 years ago in Fiction
Return of the Dragons
There weren't always dragons in the Valley, but the sight of the titanic scaled creatures had become commonplace since the barriers fell two months ago. Nestled in an idyllic alpine valley, the town of Drakefall had known peace and contentment for centuries. Gleaming beneath the snow-capped peaks of the mountains the prosperous town perched delicately on the bank of the White Arrow river flowing down from the glaciers above. The thunderous tumult rushing from the eponymous Drake Falls hundreds of feet above into the walled pool at the town's centre dominated the landscape, the roar of the falls echoing through the frigid air drifting through the snow-laced pines. Some distance outside the town, enormous stone megaliths channelled cerulean light into a dazzling barrier of magical energy encompassing the entire valley in a protective field. This is how it had always been.
By Alex Gray4 years ago in Fiction
Running the Valley
There weren't always dragons in the Valley. Tryna remember what version it was; 9.13? When they got added in? 9.15 You know better than I.
By Hugh Ebdy4 years ago in Fiction
Mimer
There weren’t always Dragons in The Valley. There wasn’t always such an empty pit in my stomach either. Which one is more tragic is up for debate, perhaps.
By Will4 years ago in Fiction