(This is for Red_Power_Borg who has made sure that I know somebody knows that I'm alive over here and for the 50 or so people who managed to take the time to vote on 5 stories. C'mon people I saw a few thousand readers is clicking the little dot really that difficult?) Bryan was standing next to an eight-foot tall paper mermaid with a cup of fruit punch in...
So, just what did happen in the "elf brothel incident"? Goblin's Note: The events of this story take place directly after the events of Shifty Characters, and some time before Sea Slimes, Unliving Lust and Evergreen Forest, respectively. That said, each story is meant to stand on its own and in whichever order the reader prefers, so feel free to read on eve...
"Harlen, dammit, you've been propping up my bar for two weeks now." Tammer groused, drawing a greasy rag over the oaken top of his bar. "It's not doing you any favors." The huntsman's head came up from regarding his Coghlandish rum and looked at his former mentor, and current friend with a bleary eye. "How long did you mourn Loskenaur's departure, Tammer?"...
Derrick's heart had been hardened, the A.I.'s were more alive to him them almost all the humans he'd met were. After losing Lucy and instigating the installation of the new detection system, Derrick felt he was ready to start hunting the other EIG's. Then again he had the nagging thought in the back of his mind that he should hear the message Tempro had for...
A Story in the Jake's Merle Haggard Invitational Universe Synopsis: A discouraged bear research biologist in a remote wilderness National Park discovers that his rich society wife no longer loves him and has left him for another man. This makes him feel like a bit of a loser, until he discovers the reason why she now suddenly wants to have a reconcili...
Author's note: This is a classic example of how characters have a bigger say in writing the story than the author does. This did not go the way I expected. On the other hand, I rather like the outcome I got. I intend to continue this universe, if enough people like it. Remember, dear readers, if you want more from any author, vote, and leave comments. Em...
The library was Talryn's refuge. Dusky gray marble walls soared into a vast, midnight blue dome trimmed in gold leaf. At the very top a large telescope floated serenely on a wide disk. The powerful magicks placed by the tower's Master kept it in place. Bookshelves circled the entire perimeter of the atrium, broken up by the occasional open space. They reac...
Thank you everyone for commenting on the last story, my apologies for taking a little too long to post the second installment. I have been working on the next chapter for Dade as well (which should be up soon too). Please leave comments. Enjoy. Scene I: New Beginnings Eliza grumbled something to herself as she pushed open the cabin door, 'These people here...
Chapter Five -- "The Bloody One" There was an interruption of Danka's studies from the end of September until the end of October. The Church staff, like everyone else in the country, had to put forth all of their energy into harvesting and preserving food for the winter. The men hauled bushels of firewood and charcoal, along with fruit, vegetables, and vine...
Nick Harris sighed, weighing his sword with his hands, his serious gray eyes staring forwards blankly. Today was the day that he would begin his quest to become a true Knight and not some lowly Apprentice. Grabbing his shield, cloak and some other clothes, he quickly changed and headed out, his large, muscular stature blending in perfectly with the others. T...