Chapter 14: Bittersweet Victory ***** From his spot in the open, gilded hallway of the Javan imperial palace, Admiral Percival Bancroft fumed silently. He didn't start his morning off this way, and he remembered walking with his cane to the palace in a mildly positive mood. It was just that spending enough time in the decadence of the palace always seemed...
WWII and life in the 1st Canadian Division. Life has some interesting turns for Buster. This chapter has run long. My partner has helped out a time or two and I thank him. There are times I need a little help with the 'soldier' mindset. And for all of you who wanted a bit more about the mysterious doctor from MTJAFT, you get to meet him near the end. Hope yo...
Davos lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling. It was the second real bed he'd been on today, and even more comfortable than the first. Laughter and raised voices drifted into his room from downstairs, but not so loudly as to distract or annoy him. The thick, rich lumber used to build this inn blunted most of the noise. The muffled tones of a bard who'd alrea...
This story plays fast and loose with Ancient History and Linguistics; be warned. There is something worse than waking up and not knowing where you are: you could wake up and not know who you are. Editing magic performed by KJ24 and Shyqash, plus contributions by the regular gang of brigands and neer-do-wells. There is a bit of mangling of the Iliad going...
**** I wanted to do this story the way that it appears because the reveal of things and the characters looked better to me than just one long haul by the crawling calendar since there are years to this tale. There will be less of that toward the end because all of the relevant pieces will lie in the reader's mind like hopefully an almost-completed jigsaw pu...
As Vera was reading the newspaper article, Xui-Li was alive and well and sitting in the captain's cabin of her junk, the Ming-Xing. After General Chang's mockery of a trial, she had been taken down to the cellars and locked in a cell next to Vera's. Whereas Vera had despaired, Xui-Li had been angry, angry with General Chang, angry with Mei-Xing but above al...
Author's Note: First off, I need to say this, just so I don't tread on anyones toes; Overwatch, and all characters affiliated, are copyrights of Blizzard Entertainment and no copyright infringement is intended for this story. All rights belong to Blizzard Entertainment and this story is strictly a fan-fiction, meant for entertainment purposes only. Now tha...
This story is best read after A Montauk Horror and possibly before A Montauk Mensch, but I believe they can all stand on their own. The parts about L Ron Hubbard and Parsons' relationship and attempted magical rites are based on fact. Look into it. It's a crazy story. ***** Aberrant Weather June 17, 1952 Pasadena, California, USA "Damned sheep is what...
All sex is between people who are 18 or older. This could be listed as interracial (Thai and Korean) or first time (Chapter 2). It is not a romance, as love is not on stage. However, many in this world have arranged marriages where love grows. Dara is 18 years old, a Thai Muslim with long black hair, 5 foot 4, very skinny (underfed). Her breasts are deflat...
November 1st, 1885 The elven city of Quintarra swayed beneath my feet – moving and groaning like Edward Teach's ship at the high seas. I gripped onto the thin rope that served as the only security as the elven woman Raven led me from the base of the platform leading to the residence of the Silver Lady to the front entrance itself. Raven was, despite her ea...