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Roots and Romance - A Fight for Nature and Love – Chapter 5
Intrigued by Roots and Romance? Read below for Chapter five! New reader? Begin your journey with Chapter 1. What happened in the last chapter? Unravel the secrets in Chapter four of Roots and Romance here.
By Kingsley Gomes, PhD.2 years ago in Fiction
Hands Can't Stop You
Banu Akhtar has not had two hands since birth. When she was 12 years old, she wanted to go to school like other girls. Her father told her, "If you can write your own name by today, I will admit you to school." She managed to write it in just one hour with the help of her thumb and forefinger. The next day, her father admitted her to school. Her school was a little far from her home. A public representative in their area used to take her to school by bicycle every day and bring her back home by bicycle every day. Thus, her education started, and she studied until class VIII.
By Alexa Peri2 years ago in Fiction
192 Your Daily Heuroscope
URANUS RULES TODAY'S HEUROSCOPE FOR THE FOLLOWING SIGNS Dicks: In the handicapped bathroom stall you will piss the toilet seat and leave the toilet unflushed. You'll offer solace to the wheelchaired man by explaining it's how you found it.
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
The Bag - Plan
"What's going on, Anna?" "They're stuck." "Who are? I thought you said it was Ella?" Anna knitted her eyebrows. "It is Ella but...someone's with her." Her eyes moved as if they were scanning a screen, searching. "I can't get a clear read but..." and here she smiled, "it's good."
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
Insights to HOTD season 2 episode 4. AI-Generated.
In the latest episode of "House of the Dragon," viewers were treated to a tapestry of intricate details that enrich the unfolding saga. Episode 4 not only delved into the complexities of succession within House Targaryen but also offered subtle nods to the broader lore of Westeros. From symbolic gestures in battle to familial ties and ancestral relics, each scene unveiled layers of narrative depth. The episode opens with Prince Aegon's bold assertion of his leadership amidst doubts about his readiness to rule, paralleling his father's legacy yet carving his own path. Amidst political intrigue, references to notable houses like Stokeworth and Tully hint at alliances and conflicts to come, while nods to Valyrian heritage through ceremonial regalia underscore the weight of Targaryen history. As tensions escalate, the council's marble system symbolizes the gravity of decisions made, while Damon Targaryen's haunting visions evoke echoes of past prophecies. The climactic battle at Rook's Rest, where dragons clash and allegiances are tested, sets the stage for a riveting midpoint in the season, highlighting the stakes of familial discord and power struggles. Throughout these revelations, subtle callbacks to "Game of Thrones" lore enrich the narrative tapestry, reminding viewers of the intricate web of alliances and conflicts that define Westerosi politics. As the season progresses, each episode promises to deepen the intrigue and stakes for House Targaryen, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating the next chapter in their tumultuous saga. Stay tuned for more insights and analyses as "House of the Dragon" continues to captivate viewers with its blend of rich storytelling and epic fantasy. ---AN✍️
By Amila Nuwantha2 years ago in Fiction
2026 The War of the Americas
Author's preface: Parts 1, 2, and 3 of this story can be found here, here, and here. "Fuck Syl, only 10 minute left, what about the cats and the dogs?" He had just completed packing his small bag and stood in their bedroom near the large windows overlooking the patio and the cliff-face which dropped down about 150 feet to the beach and ocean below. Sylvia's heart dropped to the floor as she thought of her two cats. They were the only things she loved as much or more than Dom. She could not believe she had forgotten about them. Dom's thoughts had turned to their two dogs. They had been his best friends for almost five years now, the frisbee loving German Shepherd Mynos, and the Anatolian Shepherd, a gentle giant they had named Mythos. It would be impossible for even one, let alone two dogs to fit onto a small RIB packed with SEALS while trying to remain unnoticed by Mexican military. As he tried desperately to come up with an idea for how he could possibly bring the dogs with them, suddenly the door bell rang, and then he heard loud banging at the door. Sylvia looked at Dom eyes wide and whispered "Go Dom, now. Get to the beach. I will do what I can to stall them. I have been thinking. I am not going with you. I have to stay. Do what I can to help the other Americans who will have been arrested. The Mexicans don't know I'm CIA. There is so much more I can do from behind enemy lines then with you in the States. I must stay, and you must go. And you must go now." Suddenly there was an explosion from upstairs. They had blown the door. Six Mexican regular army and three Guardia charged through the door guns drawn yelling in English that they were under arrest and they had been authorized to used deadly force to detain anyone who resisted. Then Dom heard a low growl, "Oh shit, oh no, Mynos, no" he screamed and ran toward the door in the direction of the stairs and the dogs. Sylvia grabbed him, twisted his arm around behind his back, settling him into an arm lock from which there was no escape. The speed with which she executed the move was incredible. Dom had barely registered her movement before he was trapped and held fast. She held him tight against her body speaking into his ear as he struggled against her. "You can't help her Dom. You have to save yourself. Go, God Damn it. Get to the beach as fast as you can." He heard another growl, loud barking, and then a scream. Mynos had attacked the lead Mexican intruder and clamped down hard on his leg tearing out a big chunk of flesh. Blood flew in all directions. Then a gunshot, a yelp, and Dom new she was dead. Mythos heard it too and the big dog went berserk in his rage at the death of his long time companion. He charged the remaining army and national guard, managing to severely injure two in his furious attack before he too was shot and killed. From the sound of it, it took at least six shots to put him down, not surprising given his size and strength. "No, God damn it" Dom screamed. "God damn you. My dogs. My babies." He cried now as he screamed. Sylvia still held him tight, as he continued to struggle against her. Tears were now pouring down his cheeks, and she was crying too, for him and for the dogs. She kissed his ear said "I love you baby. I will see you again. Now go. Out the patio door, down the stairs to the beach, Run. As fast as you can. Run." then she pushed him away towards those patio doors as hard as she could, turned and sprinted out the bedroom door towards the soldiers upstairs slamming the door shut behind her as she went. Dom considered briefly following right after her, but he knew she was right, and there was nothing he could do. Instead he made for the back patio and the stairs leading down to the beach.
By Everyday Junglist2 years ago in Fiction
The Vending Machine - 3
Ashton didn’t drink the “solve global warming” Coke for three days. He knew that procrastination was probably not the best approach, but he just couldn’t bring himself to drink it and set off another calamity. In his head, he was running all possible scenarios of what could go wrong with this option, as he now knew that the machine would somehow pervert everything. So he held off. In these three days, the world was engulfed in an unprecedented heat wave bringing the wildfires, drought killing all the crops, and torturing people with heat exhaustion. Ashton had the dreams of flying Coke again, telling him “You must drink it.”
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in Fiction
