Elijah furrowed his brow as he stared up at the strange dark marble-like spire that pierced up from the earth before him.
It stood like a sinister monolith, its smooth, yet impossibly dark surface nearly completely absorbing the light rather than reflecting it. The thing was as if it were a...
2023-11-06 12:06:07 +0000 UTC View PostWith one hand, Varian cradled his head as he stared at the raging fire in his fireplace, but in the other, he clutched documents that were crumpled up with his claws piercing through the thick stack. The words of that damnable devil rang once more in his mind as his vision remained locked on the ...
2023-11-06 12:05:20 +0000 UTC View Post“They still haven’t killed me…” Lysandra remarked as she glanced up at a curious artifact alien to her world. This strange, flat box had moving images and it showed scenes that shifted and changed.
Sometimes the artifact displayed more otherworldly humans doing mundane tasks, other ...
2023-11-06 12:04:18 +0000 UTC View PostElijah was fiddling around with the strange spear as his fingers ran over the intricacies of the weapon. It was a strangle blend of crude medieval workmanship, coupled with extremely refined and alien precision. He continued to muse about the thing’s construction when Coleman’s voice suddenly...
2023-11-06 12:02:41 +0000 UTC View PostIf there was a word Elijah could use to describe how his day had started, it would undoubtedly be ‘amazing’.
With a pep in his step, the man navigated his way through the bustling streets of the market district, the weight of the morning's events fresh on his mind. The warmth of the sun...
2023-11-04 07:36:12 +0000 UTC View PostIf there was a word to describe how 1st Lieutenant DuPont felt at this current moment, it was exhaustion. Complete and utter exhaustion
With the afternoon sun oppressively beating down on him, the Lieutenant found himself lazily sitting on top of a destroyed National Guard Humvee, his comba...
2023-10-31 04:37:21 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys, I'm going to slowly making another change to the Patreon membership rewards, but it will be rolling out slowly over time, (I still have to write the chapters) so please be patient with me!
$3 tier will be maintaining its 3 chapter lead
$6 will have 2 more chapters added to i...
2023-10-28 11:40:47 +0000 UTC View PostThe first rays of the sun broke over the eastern horizon, painting the Ohio landscape with hues of orange and gold. Yet, in contrast to this serene setting, the AH-64E Apache helicopters of 3rd Platoon, Bravo Squadron, surged forward, their rotors cutting through the morning air. Flying low and f...
2023-10-27 18:34:59 +0000 UTC View PostThe morning sun spilled through the gaps of the window's curtains, casting an amber glow over Laza's room. The events of last night played in her mind like a dream as she stirred in her bed causing a curvy pale leg to teasingly slip out from the warmth of the sheets. Her memory of the night prior...
2023-10-24 12:34:30 +0000 UTC View PostAs Relor surged through the rift, his immense form overshadowed the land beneath. The sheer magnitude of the majestic sovereign stirred the atmosphere, causing trees to sway and the grass to dance in his wake. His once resplendent golden feathers, which used to gleam with a near luminescent brill...
2023-10-24 10:21:56 +0000 UTC View PostYzael had always been an odd one amongst her High Elven peers in her homeland. Her sense of adventure and disdain for the stifling traditions of her people had led her to leave her boring life of study behind, seeking purpose and meaning amongst Freelancers and taskers. But now, amidst the cacoph...
2023-10-21 14:14:26 +0000 UTC View PostEvery passing second was a nightmare that not even the most depraved hag could conjure. The basement was damp, the steady drip of water forming a maddening rhythm against the cacophony of destruction outside. Dust and debris fell with each explosion, the old walls groaning in protest, threatening...
2023-10-20 20:30:08 +0000 UTC View PostGrunting through the pain, Gideon supported Yzael across the street as hell broke out around them.
Already stuck behind enemy lines, Gideon and Yzael had been effectively chased further into the town by the withdrawing the indigenous forces and their metal beasts.
Insurmountable amoun...
2023-10-18 19:34:22 +0000 UTC View PostThere was a complicated mix of feelings going through Lysandra’s head as she stared up at the night sky.
If she was forced to name one specific emotion, then it would have been most likely despair. Or would it be regret? Guilt was another strong contender in the whirlwind that was tearing...
2023-10-17 12:03:09 +0000 UTC View PostKnocking lightly on the already open door, Elijah walked into Laza’s shop to see the woman in question talking to a few clients. Her hood was down exposing her longer than usual ears that had an assortment of piercings and jewelry attached.
The earrings and cuffs were crafted with impecca...
2023-10-17 10:33:58 +0000 UTC View PostThe forces dug in around New Philadelphia did their best to prepare themselves against the veritable horde on their doorstep, but as the saying goes, when it rains, it pours.
“Gunner! Sabot, walker! Traverse left!” Staff Sergeant Jones, commander of an M1A2 Abrams tank named "Aggravated...
2023-10-16 03:36:30 +0000 UTC View Post"It's just one thing after another," Elijah grumbled, leaning back in his chair as he rubbed his forehead with the palm of his hand. The previous night's revelations still weighed heavily on his mind, and the prospect of aligning with Indi seemed to be more than a simple business arrangement.
... 2023-10-10 07:13:13 +0000 UTC View PostWith a drawn-out sigh of fatigue, Azeline slumped her shoulders when she heard another cackle of laughter echoing from behind her. Glancing over her shoulder, her eyes rested on both Bennett and Elijah, pointing at another oddity as if they’ve never seen anything like it before while ambling do...
2023-10-10 07:05:24 +0000 UTC View PostWith precision, Coleman and his team glided through the thick underbrush, the shadows of the trees offering concealment as they approached the clearing from the flank. A squad of 15 marines, weapons held low and eyes sharp, shadowed the Special Forces ODA, moving silently and swiftly. All were gh...
2023-10-05 10:52:24 +0000 UTC View PostRecommended listening material:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80XAJKqRU9k
As Captain Wu pulled his aircraft alongside the rest of his flight, his radio crackled back to life as the Airborne Early Warning a...
As the carriage and its accompanying party proceeded with a quiet, uneventful night, they gradually neared Elijah. He stood firm and commanding, hands on his hips and eyes fixated on the shadowy rooftops. "Alright, tweedle dumb and tweedle dipshit!" he hollered, his voice carrying over the soft r...
2023-09-27 09:43:32 +0000 UTC View PostLooking up at the alien night sky, Yzael and Gideon saw the formidable forms of dragon flights fresh from their realm soaring overhead. The two felt a distinct unease after seeing such power concentrated in one area. Even just one of these monsters were enough to bring a city to its knees and her...
2023-09-27 09:41:23 +0000 UTC View PostA melancholic chill filled the air while DuPont and his platoon sat on top of the Bradleys as they traveled north.
He and his platoon weren’t alone however. Everywhere DuPont looked he saw soldiers and guardsmen riding on top of their vehicles, clutching onto their gear and weapons. Each ...
2023-09-27 09:40:53 +0000 UTC View PostWithin the bustling confines of the makeshift command post, a rhythmic symphony of artillery and their crew provided a grim backdrop as Brigadier General Lawrence Hargrove wrestled the landline from its cradle. Lawrence's stern face lined with the stress of leadership amidst chaos as his voice we...
2023-09-20 18:49:32 +0000 UTC View PostWhen the moon claimed its rightful place in the starlit sky, it cast a dim, yet ethereal glow over the city, signaling to those who lurked in the shadows to commence their nightly endeavors. This wasn't just a summon for the less savory individuals and creatures; it also was a beckoning to those ...
2023-09-20 17:30:16 +0000 UTC View PostBeyond the violent chaos on the other side of the rift, a magnificent golden feathered dragon unfolded its colossal wings, casting immense shadows over the hastily erected yet oddly luxurious enclave it had claimed as its leisure ground. Here, a surreal sanctuary had been established, contrasting...
2023-09-14 19:29:18 +0000 UTC View PostIt was a brand new morning and the sun was just beginning to peek over the horizon, casting a soft, warm glow over the city. Auri, who had another mind bending night of tutoring the two freaks, had finally been able to find a solid night's sleep in her shared room with Azeline.
However, her...
2023-09-14 19:14:00 +0000 UTC View PostAs the morning sun began to peek through the windows, Elijah descended the stairs from his room with a look of annoyance spread across his face. He huffed in indignation and shrugged his medpack in an effort to put it in a more comfortable position as he cursed under his breath..
After spen...
2023-09-09 19:03:53 +0000 UTC View PostLieutenant DuPont was among the first of his platoon to make it to the tree line with the rest of his men close behind. As he darted past the first tree, he collided with something solid yet slightly squishy and was sent tumbling to the floor.
Recoiling, the Lieutenant looked up to see what...
2023-08-31 06:09:33 +0000 UTC View Post