Tag: Bridge of Broken Glass
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The Fall of Akumu: Chapter 9
“Akumu protect us!” Kasyn shouted as he leapt away from the replacement gate, feeling undead hands clawing at his feet as they reached up from below the ground. More undead were climbing out of the soil in all directions while others stalked out of fields, their gaze locked on Kasyn and his companions. “Get to…
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The Fall of Akumu: Chapter 7
“So, what’s your name?” Emilie asked once the others had left to go investigate the root cellar. “Adeline,” the young girl replied. “That’s a lovely name,” Emilie brushed some of the girl’s hair out of her face and straightened her collar. Adeline was still crying but softly now as Emilie fussed over her. There were…
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The Fall of Akumu: Chapter 6
Zeter felt the disk of absolution crack as the last of the undead went down to the barrage of attacks. On the one hand, it was a relief to know it worked against attacking the undead. On the other hand, it was broken now and he didn’t have any more disks on him. “Let’s hope…
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The Fall of Akumu: Chapter 5
Damarys was left without any real introduction as to who these people were, what their skills were, or anything. She supposed it was more than she had expected of her grandfather. At least he’d let her join. “I’m Emilie,” the other young woman spoke up to break the awkward silence. “I’m an alchemist that dabbles…
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The Fall of Akumu: Chapter 4
Everything ached. No, that wasn’t true. Only Jelvaic’s right eye socket hurt but the pain was so immense that it seemed to fill his whole body. The usual aches and pains inherent with being a farmer were gone now, thanks to the surge of healing everyone experienced, leaving him with the pain in his empty…
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The Fall of Akumu: Chapter 3
Nowhere was free from crime, not even Akumu’s paradise of Yume. It was just a bit harder to get away with it. That is, unless you knew the right secrets. It was those secrets that brought Zeter to an empty barn on the western side of Autay Wa in the predawn light of morning. The…
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The Fall of Akumu: Chapter 1
Damarys Kyla sat still behind the thick brambles she was using as a blind. Her left hand was closed around her bow and an arrow rested easily in her right, ready to draw and fire. She’d been out hunting for the better part of the week and today she was set to return home. She…
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The Watcher
(Photo by Time Dusenberry) I think I can see a bird. There’s hints of red and brown plumage, flickers of movement, among the foliage above my head. But then I ask myself, why would there be any birds here? Then again, why not? Birds can go where they please, flying. I, on the other hand,…
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Avoidance
(Image provided by Erin Elizabeth) It was not a good day. In fact, it had been several days since Adrick had had a good day. Was it too much to ask for even a few hours without something major taking place that needed his attention? It was midday and he hadn’t had more to eat…
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Once More, With Feeling
(Image provided by Jameson Knopp) Word had already arrived. The heroes were dead, fallen at the very foot of the Dread Lord’s castle. The last hope of all mankind was lost. Most people back in the village were still weeping, lamenting the coming doom. Already, on the horizon, the black clouds could be seen gathering.…
Bridge of Broken Glass 