The Seriously Awesome Expo (SAX) has arrived! Lights, glamor, and glory await in the convention center's halls for those who can claim it. SAX is the largest and loudest event of the year for gamers, comic book lovers, and pop culture fanatics of all kinds. You name it, they've got it! Not only does it play host to the biggest names of the industry, it spons...
Pepper stared in disbelief at the email she had just received. Tony had actually thought about their anniversary. Maybe he was sick? Too many blows to his head. But it didn't matter to her. In 4 years it was the first time he had actually thought of it. Unfortunately he couldn't be present to pick up his reward kiss. At the moment he was busy taking care of...
Hidden in the mountains of central Japan, an old, dilapidated Shinto shrine overlooks a forlorn valley. Long since abandoned, only birds and beasts live here, and nothing of value remains for the prospective explorer. If one knew just where to look, however, or had a good dose of luck-- whether good or bad-- one might just find themselves stumbling through a...
My name is George, in most respects an average 18 year old guy, much to my own annoyance. At 5'8" and 125 pounds, I'm at an average height, if a bit shorter than I would like, as well as a good bit on the skinny side. I keep my brown hair cut short, and my failed attempts at growing a beard left me with a baby face as my only real option. Down below how...
In a few months, Tom would be graduating high school and on his way to University, where he received a full scholarship. Until now, Tom had only focused on grades and high school sports. A military upbringing kept Tom on a very regimented, strict routine. Playing soccer and running track every year kept Tom in great shape. He was considered good looking, dec...
Chapter 5 Zaroi I enter the study, and give the Shazar the customary greeting I was taught. He smiles at me, and I think I've impressed him with my knowledge on their customs. I mentally thank Akita for helping me out, and hold in a frown as I remember her words. It is better that you do not associate with someone like me. It will tarnish your reputation....
Dry Garden is a rural town on the Pacific coast of California. Once possessing a burgeoning economy from a massive furniture industry, the small town has largely diminished in economic power thanks to the furniture makers moving elsewhere and a newly-erected shopping mall killing the commercial district. Even the beach and amusement park have done little to...
"And don't come back!" That's the last you hear before you're kicked out into the street and a door is slammed behind you. This isn't the first time you've been kicked out of an inn, but it is the first time you have been thrown out into the street in the middle of the day stark naked, your belongings kept by the proprietor to pay your debt. You bl...
"This is Maroone IV, hailing to Station Ulmo, please respond!" "...." "Station Ulmo, respond!" "...." "Damn it," swears captain Elara, punching the coms unit in frustration. "What the hell happened here, who's ever heard of a total coms blackout on a fucking E-Class Station?!" Looking out at the sta...
The interview ‘Well, Emily,’ Mr Jackson sat up straight in his chair as he spoke, trying to give his words some gravitas, ‘I’d very much like you to start tomorrow evening. How does that sound?’ Emily grinned and placed one hand to her mouth as if to stifle an excited squeal. ‘That sounds wonderful, Mr Jackson. Thank you, you won’t regret this!’ ‘I’m sure I...