Adventure
Hue and The Discovery of Manipo. AI-Generated.
Live your life. I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase before. Maybe someone said it to you this morning. Maybe you’ve said it to yourself. It gets thrown around like a magic spell — short, familiar, worn smooth by a million tongues. Everyone has their own version: do what thou wilt, follow your heart, be who you want, live however you choose. A thousand tiny philosophies scattered like stars across the night sky, each one convinced it shines the brightest.
By Lorenzo Blandabout 8 hours ago in Chapters
The Last Heir of the Van Declaoria Bloodline - Chapter 8. AI-Generated.
The night inside the Van Declaoria Tower felt different. Quieter. But not calmer. Herlucia Van Declaoria stood near the long glass wall of the council chamber, watching the city of Arlein stretch endlessly beneath her.
By Luke Dreayryabout 19 hours ago in Chapters
Sparrow on a Plank Chapter 20: Of Fake Books, Exploding Pirates, and Raiding Vikings
Prince Ta's office was an organized mess. He kept clipboards of current projects, with people and events linked logically by strings of six different colors. He had a stack of papyrus right next to a well-used quill. He even had books of cases, closed and open. But there seemed to be papers everywhere, covering virtually every surface. He had a nice oak desk somewhere underneath the papers.
By Jamais Jochimabout 19 hours ago in Chapters
Buildings That Once Defined Architectural Excellence
Architecture is a reflection of human creativity, culture, and technological advancement. Throughout history, certain buildings have stood as symbols of innovation, artistic brilliance, and societal values. These structures, often celebrated in their time as pinnacles of design and functionality, offer insights not only into aesthetic preferences but also into the civilizations that built them. While some continue to inspire contemporary architecture, others have faded into memory, leaving behind stories and ruins that capture the imagination.
By Irshad Abbasi about 20 hours ago in Chapters
Sparrow on a Plank Chapter 21: The Day Before the Morning After
Lord Ashigaru was amused. As he ate a leg of pork, he was reminded of the last operative that had given him news that was inaccurate. He knew that the item wasn't near some cannibal tribe; the last cannibal tribe on Jezreel had been “forcibly retired” almost a century ago; cannibals just don't work well with civilized society. The operative had been forced to help in the kitchen as punishment; Bubastos wasn't necessarily that civilized. The leg was delicious with a little brown gravy.
By Jamais Jochima day ago in Chapters
Voltaire, Candide and Zadig
When people talk about the great writers of French literature, one name almost always comes up: Voltaire. Yet many people recognize the name without really knowing his life or his books. And that is a shame, because Voltaire was not only a serious philosopher. He was also a witty, ironic, and sometimes provocative writer.
By Bubble Chill Media a day ago in Chapters
Songs of the Silver Wizard
COMPENDIUM “And what if I make the wrong choice?” “The greatest bit of hubris a man can hold is denying there are choices without consequence. The right choice now may prove to be the wrong one ten years hence. The wrong choice now may yield but a scratch but prevent the tumbling of an unseen pebble that sparks an avalanche. The only way to truly fail is to never choose at all.”
By Matthew J. Fromm3 days ago in Chapters
Tattoos and Rail Guns Chapter 20: Stairs and Treaties Are Negotiated
The Rochester-Fallon had not fared well during the cataclysm, a fact that Walker was beginning to appreciate. The lobby had been ransacked, with tiles and carpet shredded and destroyed and the desk itself was smashed. The elevators were definitely out, with doors broken down and cables hung down the shafts. This forced them to use the stairs, which were a ramshackle mess, with handrails barely hanging onto the walls and trash filling the stairwells. Given that the building was a hundred floors or so tall, they prepared for a slog.
By Jamais Jochim4 days ago in Chapters
Tattoos & Rail Guns Chapter 21: The Chaos Becomes Order
Kev grabbed a gargoyle and tossed it just outside the circle of dogs while kicking another. The third clawed him across the belly, leaving deep wounds. Kev hit the one he had kicked, stunning it. The one tossed outside jumped back into the fray. Kev's wounds began healing, but he would not be able to keep up with the damage for long.
By Jamais Jochim4 days ago in Chapters
