Unable to find a combination of substances capable of yielding a positive result, Gunter found himself in a dilemma. Could it be possible that despite his persistence, the formula would never work? He held onto hope. Faith even, imagining he was on the right path. What did this sensation he felt mean? Frustration began to consume him. How was it possible that in a world of young magic enthusiasts… Source ..read more

A voice captured Victus’s attention—an amalgamation of sounds that seemed to form a word, then silence. What lay beyond? Was the sound a figment of his imagination? Victus remained silent, peering into the darkness beyond his chamber door. The flicker of a candle was his sole companion on this night, along with the whispering of the cold night wind. Victus’s house was warm… Source ..read more

In the secret chambers of Caesar, the highest generals of his ever-expanding army convened. “Gentlemen,” Caesar spoke, “our conquests have shown us the true power of Rome. We, the architects of the empire’s growth, now face a new dilemma. Ruling requires a different strategy. Some of you have worked to maintain order in various corners of the empire. Most have failed. The might of our army… Source ..read more

Shiera stood gazing at the vast plain of opportunities that life had laid before her. In the distance, she could make out a bit of the ocean’s coast. Birds owned the sky, while along a narrow dirt road, a lone steampunk vehicle kicked up a cloud of dust. Shiera lifted her gaze to lose herself in an ocean of knowledge. Who was she to deny the world the chance of an interstellar dance with Shiera? Source ..read more

In the realm of Draconious, during the dark era of the First Shine, the life of a wizard was fraught with hardship and peril. The emergence of magic had sparked a bitter conflict between those gifted with arcane abilities and those who feared and despised them. The few fortunate enough to possess the dormant power of magic were relentlessly hunted down and systematically exterminated. Source ..read more

Shiera awoke very early, disciplined as always, she began her day with exercises designed to strengthen both her body and mind. She was determined to seize every moment life offered for growth. Her job consumed much of her time, leaving only the dark hours before dawn for her to ensure that her body remained in peak condition. Time flew swiftly, too swiftly. Before she knew it, the light of dawn... Source ..read more

Bored with her current situation, Kasha made the decision to step away from the weary life of an adventurer. She had just received the reward from King Surthur of the Blacksun Kingdom, one of the seven great realms. Being an adventurer had become mundane now that she had mastered her skills. Kasha was hoping for something nearly impossible to come along. She yearned for a greater evil than those... Source ..read more

The night air grew frigid, a sudden chill that permeated the atmosphere. A blanket of black clouds engulfed the once-illuminated sky, shrouding the world in an eerie darkness. The slow, deliberate steps of weary individuals echoed through the desolate streets, burdened by an unseen force, a weighty energy that made it impossible to see beyond a few paces. Raindrops cascaded down... Source ..read more

Axoje followed Shiera, demanding an explanation. He didn’t know that she was the knight hired by Jenna to protect her on this adventure. Despite his questions, Shiera continued on her way to the inn without answering. Karzo tried to hand his Morningwood staff to Axoje, but he was furious about what had happened. “I need to talk to you…” Axoje said, but the woman seemed not to hear. Source ..read more

Jenna gazed attentively at the landscape beyond her bedroom window. The world seemed infinite from her perspective, with so many places she would never know and experiences beyond her reach. Each day, her dreams seemed to drown a little more. Life dictated its terms to her, but she was determined to shape her own destiny. Shortly after quietly contemplating the unreachable world outside... Source ..read more