Tag: Death
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The Fall of Akumu: Chapter 41
Damarys stood froze on the ground, shocked by what she’d just seen. One minute, Zeter was standing well away from the dragon, the next he’d turned into a blur that streaked forward and threw Kasyn out of the way of the dragon’s claw. Now, only a cloud of dirt could be seen where Zeter last…
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Pick Up
(Photo by Jenna Branch) It was not a pretty sight. Walking through the house, the subtle smell of cats permeated everything. It was difficult to get anywhere without tripping over a cat. In fact, several of them were at Donovan’s feet, rubbing up against his legs and following him everywhere he went. All the while,…
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The Offer
There was a stillness to the house that people instinctively recognize yet can never fully define. Although the stillness held no threat, it was nonetheless a stillness that made most people uneasy. It was the stillness of a place where someone was about to die. Cadence was old. She was also sick and weary but…
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Raining Promises
Koroas listened calmly to the myriad of prayers and supplications that came to her each day. Being a deity was not exactly difficult. She had her duties and responsibilities to perform, her limitations and boundaries to stay within, and generally didn’t have any issues with the other deities. She was fortunate in that last regard.…
Bridge of Broken Glass 