Prologue The sun shone brightly over the heavenly grounds, making the goddess smile. She lovingly touched her swollen belly, comforting the kicking child inside. Her smile faltered a bit as she worried about her unborn daughter and the child's future. Her daughter was cursed before she had even entered the world. It had been decreed no new immortals were t...
You are the epitome of my every secret dream of what a man should be. Strong, never failing to defend yourself or the ones you love. A woman need never fear with you by her side. Gentle, so much so the tiniest puppy relaxes at your touch. Your hands soft and soothing. Loving, your very nature leads you to care deeply for those around you. Never thinking of t...
When you think no one is looking as you pause, surreptitiously look over your shoulder and adjust your underwear, you're wrong. Have to flatulate and hope nobody detects the foul result? Guess again. All the secret exchanges, all those covert gestures, that happen everyday in the public domain, are open to inspection. There's a superhero capturing it for pos...
I stare out at nothingness. I am gazing into the void. I am supremely happy and satisfied. Even in the darkness the shadows are dancing. I feel such relieving gratitude. I am at absolute peace with myself. My relationship with the Universe so fulfilling. I love my role. I love who I am. Everything is so connected, yet distinctions remain. I am One and I am d...
As I sat in the corner of the room, I felt relaxed. I looked around and everyone seemed to be anxious, and nervous. I looked into the eyes of a few and saw unrequited fear. I, however, was at peace with everything. This was what I was meant for. I couldn't argue with fate. I had put myself in this situation, knowing full well what would happen, and now the e...
Once, long long ago, deep within the depths of the omniverse... there was a world of magic and mystery, of ancient power and savage will, where powerful warriors fought and wily sorcerers plied their trade. This world had many kingdoms, some held by force of arms or force of will, others by ancient traditions or bureaucracies. One of these kingdoms was known...
Author's note: This essay has been edited and expanded slightly since its initial posting. "When you're bored with yourself, marry and be bored with someone else." --David Pryce-Jones --- The Total Moron's Guide to SAME-SEX MARRIAGE In the years before and after the start of the Third Millennium, same-sex marriage has become a hot issue around the civili...
Jovita and Hanna strolled through the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the exhibit on Ancient Egypt. One the way there, Jovita expressed her excitement to Hanna. "Today, we're going to see the history of your ancestors." Hanna gently disagreed, "My ancestors are Jewish, not Egyptian. The Met doesn't bother showing Jewish culture, because the Jews never establi...
If you want to get full enjoyment from the Studio Ghibli film "Kiki's Delivery Service" watch it before you read this Story, this is a sequel to that movie and spoilers are large and unmarked ahead... Still with us? Good! On with the show! What has come before... Imagine a world just like our own earth, but with several marked differences: 1: Magi...
I had known Bryan for years and considered him my best friend. We were very close, but something unspoken had always prevented us from advancing our friendship to the next level, even though we were compatible in so many ways. When he had moved away for college, I was heartbroken, for I ended up staying behind and working in the family business instead, but...