Twelve minutes remained. Niko, currently leaning back in his chair, reflected that although he rarely felt sure about much anything, he could at least be confident of that. After all, the contraption glimmering peacefully high above his head was likely the most perfect timekeeper in the whole world. An "armillary sphere" is the proper term for these thin...
To the people of Greenwall, the Des’Cantier family were the closest things to celebrities that anyone could be in such a small town. They were well-loved and admired by most of the townsfolk for as long as they had lived there for generations on end. However, these days when someone spoke the Des’Cantier name it was usually followed by a shake of the head or...
Silvertree Chronicles Book One, Chapter 1, The World Awaits (Enhanced Edition) Synopsis: The life of Eldar Silvertree from graduation at the prestigious Elven Academy and desires to leave it behind; only to return full circle to shake Elven Society to the core. ***Inspired by multiple fantasy environments. Not endorsed by any of them. © EmotionalStorm Apri...
Abraham James Green is the name and I am the hero of this tale. In fact, I totally approve this message. At the time this story took place, I was a student at Milford Hawkins College, a small private school located near the town of Kati, Texas. I was just a tall, good-looking young black man beginning his college career quite enthusiastically at what appeare...
A/N: I know these chapters are a wee bit late, but I got there in the end! As always, stay safe and wash your hands! ****** Glossary Abode: A house within the Academies. Bhisaj: Healer at the Indian Academy. Gift: Extranormal abilities that Wielders can manifest. They augment their magic, but don't draw on it. Each Wielder's Gift manifests in d...
The world of Endowiar is a place full of wonders. It has several large continents and islands, some small and some large, all of them inhabited by various races and creatures. The various races include humans, elves, orcs, dwarves, catmen, goblins, and many others. The assortment of creatures that live in this world, both magical and not, is almost endless -...
A/N: These two chapters have no sex, sorry. I hope ye enjoy them, all the same. Stay safe, and wash your hands! ***** Glossary Acharya: A term used to refer to anyone regarded as a teacher. Agrayodhin: The Champion of the Indian Academy. Bhaiya: A term of endearment and respect which translates to "older brother", but is also used to refer to older...
The problem with beanstalk travel was that you were never totally sure which area you were going to land. Of course, the advantage was that it got you everywhere faster. The majority of the magical world's portals were in Faerie, and the one way for a mortal to break in was via beanstalk. She'd always considered safety over-rated anyway. Ren paused for...
You woke up in a white blank room. The last thing you remembered was that it's your wedding night. You were lying on the bed, waiting for your bride. Where am I? Where is she? Why am I here? Then you suddenly heard a voice: "No need to hurry. All those questions will be answered." Turned back, you saw a sphere of light floating in the air. "I'...
November Saint Eden's Private Academy for the Mystic. A sprawling campus hidden by magic somewhere in Vermont's wild beauty. 19th century gothic architecture settled peacefully in a bubble of enchanted forest. The many layers of spelled barriers surrounding the academy ensure humans never run the risk of stumbling upon the school. For all the human world k...