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May 2, 2013
Rune Breaker: Chapter 37 – Sins of the Hailene
This entry is part 37 of 37 in the series Rune Breaker‘Six months have passed and I find myself having doubts. The project is not what it was when we began. We endeavored to create new hope for a people who had been abandoned by the gods they once served. Now the Office of the Defense Chancellor and the House of Advancement speak of them only as tools or weapons. I fear that we have done a terrible thing. What I fear more is that we shall do worse before it is over.’
~ excerpt from the journal...
~ excerpt from the journal...
April 30, 2013
LI: Generations Aflame #15
This entry is part 15 of 15 in the series LI: Generations AflameA call icon appeared in the lower right corner of the holographic display hovering above St John Duvall’s desk, accompanied by a gentle warbling.
Duvall waved his hand through it. “Speak.”
“Your conference call is ready, Father.” said the voice of one of his daughters, Serenity.
“Good girl. Put them through, voice only.”
“Yes, Father.”
St John leaned back in his seat and waited for the call to be patched through. Twenty years ago, he...
Duvall waved his hand through it. “Speak.”
“Your conference call is ready, Father.” said the voice of one of his daughters, Serenity.
“Good girl. Put them through, voice only.”
“Yes, Father.”
St John leaned back in his seat and waited for the call to be patched through. Twenty years ago, he...
April 28, 2013
Descendants #69 – Crashers Chp. 3
This entry is part 49 of 49 in the series Current“So he attacks me with his Bearers of the Sacred Flame—which is insane, because he just used Precognition to see that I had Tsunami Wall at the top of my Defense Reserve deck…” JC was saying to Callie and Kim. Both young women sat on the couch next to him giving him identical ‘I have no idea what you’re saying, but I’m trying to be polite’ looks.
He noticed not at all and continued. “It’s pretty much over at that point. I used my Forward Scout’s...
He noticed not at all and continued. “It’s pretty much over at that point. I used my Forward Scout’s...
April 25, 2013
Villainous Breeds 2: Motivations and Agendas (Part 1)
Villains are awesome.
I mean yes, they are all very bad men and women, but in the realm of fiction, the villain of the piece tends toward being all-around one of the most compelling characters. They get to act while the heroes react , they often get much cooler clothes , and if they’re in a medium and genre that allows for songs? Watch out because they’re going to rock the house.
Also, if they’re really lucky, they’ll be voiced by .
And while we know that in reality, the real monsters who...
April 23, 2013
SIMaS Chapter 7 – Little Talks
Even though Link expected it, hearing the confirmation was still a shock to him. “The Philanthropist.” He parroted. “The most powerful superhero on Earth, she…”
“Hails from a war-torn future and every tissue in her body is enhanced by futuristic bio-technology from the year 3024. Yes, I know. She is my nemesis after all.” Amanda reached up to take hold of the hand Link was using to stroke her hair and brought it around in front of her to lay a gentle kiss on the back of it.
Link turned the hand...
“Hails from a war-torn future and every tissue in her body is enhanced by futuristic bio-technology from the year 3024. Yes, I know. She is my nemesis after all.” Amanda reached up to take hold of the hand Link was using to stroke her hair and brought it around in front of her to lay a gentle kiss on the back of it.
Link turned the hand...
April 21, 2013
Descendants #69 – Crashers Chp. 2
This entry is part 48 of 48 in the series Current“Ms. Brant and the others will not be here?” Kareem was asking Warrick.
He was dressed as if he’d stepped directly out of a penny dreadful with dark tan trousers, and a matching waistcoat over a frilly silk shirt and burgundy vest. A felt top hat was perched on his head at a jaunty angle and a yellow ascot was tied ’round his neck with impeccable skill. His black period boots were shined until Warrick could almost see himself in them, and he car...
He was dressed as if he’d stepped directly out of a penny dreadful with dark tan trousers, and a matching waistcoat over a frilly silk shirt and burgundy vest. A felt top hat was perched on his head at a jaunty angle and a yellow ascot was tied ’round his neck with impeccable skill. His black period boots were shined until Warrick could almost see himself in them, and he car...
April 18, 2013
Dare to Be Stupid
Put down the chainsaw and listen to me! It’s time for us to join in the fight!
Wait, sorry, I was getting into a serious Weird Al thing there.
Also, DEVO.
But the thing is, there is some wisdom to that advise when you’re in a creative field. As much as some hugely original ideas might crash and burn on their execution, sometimes what seems incredibly stupid in concept can turn out to be simply amazing once you get to see it in full motion and in living color.
As I pointed out , writers, especially...
Wait, sorry, I was getting into a serious Weird Al thing there.
Also, DEVO.
But the thing is, there is some wisdom to that advise when you’re in a creative field. As much as some hugely original ideas might crash and burn on their execution, sometimes what seems incredibly stupid in concept can turn out to be simply amazing once you get to see it in full motion and in living color.
As I pointed out , writers, especially...
April 16, 2013
Descendants: LA #20 – Wolverine Publicity (Part 2)
This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series Descendants: LA Volume 2For long moments, all the east coast Descendants could do was stare up at the empty space where the gateway had been. The roaring wind had ceased, leaving them in relative silence atop to roof.
It was Ephemeral who regained his ability to speak first. “That wasn’t merely a portal to the Astral. I’ve seen that before—that is the world that the Mauler came from.”
“The Mayfield Mauler?” Felix asked, “Reverend Stiles’s assistant guy? H...
It was Ephemeral who regained his ability to speak first. “That wasn’t merely a portal to the Astral. I’ve seen that before—that is the world that the Mauler came from.”
“The Mayfield Mauler?” Felix asked, “Reverend Stiles’s assistant guy? H...
April 14, 2013
Descendants #69 – Crashers Chp. 1
This entry is part 47 of 47 in the series CurrentThe sun was still hovering above the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west when Warrick made his way down the path to the boathouse. It was a slightly less comfortable stroll than usual, thanks to his Halloween costume.
After a talk with Kareem, he’d decided to follow his friend’s lead and follow a ‘come as you aren’t’ theme. Instead of aiming for a polar opposite of his personality like Kareem was planning, Warrick went with what he wished he could...
After a talk with Kareem, he’d decided to follow his friend’s lead and follow a ‘come as you aren’t’ theme. Instead of aiming for a polar opposite of his personality like Kareem was planning, Warrick went with what he wished he could...
April 12, 2013
Read The Descendants in Your Native Language!
After two years of having this site, I just noticed it had a built-in Google Translate button. So I’ve added it to the sidebar to your left. It might not be perfect, but now you can share The Descendants and related stories with your non-English speaking friends!
