Fantasy

A Closer Look at 'Amsterdam'
"Amsterdam" emerges as a perplexing combination of excess and deficiency, showcasing a chaotic and aimless narrative. The star-studded cast, including Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Robert De Niro, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rami Malek, Chris Rock, Michael Shannon, Zoe Saldana, Alessandro Nivola, and more, seems to have been misused. Merely observing them engage in casual conversations or even maintaining silence would have been more captivating. Regrettably, David O. Russell attempts to occupy his actors with a series of unimpressive adventures, detours, and eccentric diversions, mistakenly believing them to be clever and charming.
By M. K. Anandan3 years ago in Fiction
The Sword Thief - Part 3
Arthur was disorientated and drowsy from the poison as he stumbled his way up the long twisting stairs to his bedchamber. Magically disguised as a pageboy, Morgana le Fay trailed behind him, carrying a jug of wine. Once inside, Arthur struggled to remove his armor. Morgana set the wine jug down.
By Rae Fairchild (MRB)3 years ago in Fiction
The Sword Thief - Part 2
Magically disguised as a pageboy, Morgana le Fay stood silently behind a long table of knights, holding a jug of wine. Minstrels played as Arthur and his men ate and drank in celebration. They had been victorious in battle just the day before.
By Rae Fairchild (MRB)3 years ago in Fiction
The Sword Thief - Part 1
Morgana le Fay knelt next her lover Accolon, weeping. He was dead, from a fatal wound inflicted by Arthur. She looked around the battlefield, where countless bodies lay slain. This was Arthur’s doing. He had so ruthlessly persecuted the old ways and the old religion that many had revolted against him. He slaughtered those that did.
By Rae Fairchild (MRB)3 years ago in Fiction
Eternal Shadows: Chronicles of the Guardians
Chapter Ten of Ten: A New Dawn The battle against the Temporal Conclave had been won, and the Guardians stood victorious. The realms rejoiced in their hard-fought victory, and a sense of peace settled over Crestwood.
By Cykeitha Anderson3 years ago in Fiction
Journey of Love, Trials of Faith: Finding Allah in My Heart
On the first day of university, fate intervened when our paths crossed. There was an instant attraction between us, and a simple voting process resulted in her becoming the General Representative of our class. As we connected through the class WhatsApp group, our conversations flourished, and we developed a strong bond of friendship. However, there were two other individuals involved: the Class Representative (CR) and my first friend at university. I witnessed the CR's attempts to win her over, and the subsequent teasing incidents that followed, before they were revealed to others. Eventually, due to his behavior, the CR was removed from his position. Despite this, my friend still harbored lingering feelings, causing a brief strain in our relationship. Nevertheless, we managed to overcome this obstacle and grew even closer over time.
By Jeela Bhai3 years ago in Fiction
Eternal Shadows: Chronicles of the Guardians
Chapter Nine of Ten: The Eternity Convergence The Guardians of Time stood in stunned silence as the harbinger of chaos revealed itself—a being known as Oblivion, an entity of unfathomable power whose very presence threatened to unravel the cosmic tapestry.
By Cykeitha Anderson3 years ago in Fiction
Eternal Shadows: Chronicles of the Guardians
Chapter Eight of Ten: Fractured Realities The Guardians of Time stood in the presence of the enigmatic figure, their hearts heavy with the weight of their actions. The realization that their victory over the Devourer had come at a steep cost left them questioning their purpose and the consequences of meddling with the cosmic forces.
By Cykeitha Anderson3 years ago in Fiction
Eternal Shadows: Chronicles of the Guardians
Chapter Seven of Ten: The Devourer’s Awakening A shroud of unease settled over the Guardians of Time as they contemplated the foreboding words echoing through the cosmic tapestry. The defeat of Chronos had merely been the beginning, and now an ancient cosmic force, known as the Devourer, stirred from its slumber, threatening to plunge the realms into eternal darkness.
By Cykeitha Anderson3 years ago in Fiction
Eternal Shadows: Chronicles of the Guardians
Chapter Six of Ten: Echoes Of Time The quartet stood in stunned silence, their hearts gripped by a sense of impending doom. The cryptic words of the mysterious figure echoed through their minds, leaving them with more questions than answers. Who was this new adversary? And what was the true nature of the Endgame they spoke of?
By Cykeitha Anderson3 years ago in Fiction
Eternal Shadows: Chronicles of the Guardians
Chapter Five of Ten: The Architect’s Gambit The cryptic message sent chills down the quartet's spines, for it hinted at an enigmatic figure known only as "The Architect." They understood that their victory over the cosmic deity had merely been a prelude to an even greater challenge—one that would test the limits of their powers and their unwavering determination.
By Cykeitha Anderson3 years ago in Fiction
Eternal Shadows: Chronicles of the Guardians
Chapter Four of Ten: Realm of Shadows The aftermath of the cataclysmic explosion left Emma, James, and their allies scattered across the fragmented remnants of Astralum. The once majestic realm now lay in ruins, its essence tainted by the darkness that had been unleashed.
By Cykeitha Anderson3 years ago in Fiction