A strong wind blew in from the north. The Black Torrent shivered and pulled his cape around himself. For a late May evening, it was unseasonably cold. The change of weather had come on quite suddenly and it almost seemed there was something more in the air than a mere chill. Breaking into a run, he hoped the movement would warm him. He darted to the edge of the building and leapt over to the next rooftop. As his feet hit the slate, a buzzing came from his belt. He pulled out the small communicator, recognizing the code for Officer Derek Blake. He switched on the device.
"Torrent here."
"Hey, we were wondering if you could come down to F
When Worlds Collide
17
Literature
The Sacrifice of Young Hearts - Part 1
Luciana threw open her big blue eyes in the grip of a cold chill that ran down her back. The cave, where she had found a makeshift shelter for the warm and cloudless night, was silent and dark. The thin sliver of moon high in the sky could enlighten only the entrance of the cavity, unable to penetrate the deep darkness where Luciana was hiding.
The little girl hugged her knees to her chest, looking suspiciously at the landscape just outside the cave. Everything seemed quiet. Among the trees was rustling a slight breeze was mingling with the singing of some night birds. Luciana, however, was anything but quiet. An uncomfortable feeling
The Sacrifice of Young Hearts
6
Literature
Footprints in the sand
Footprints in the sand
mine and yours laid side by side
into the sunset.
Poetry
15
Literature
Lost and Found
It was a cold, dark night. The soft pitter patter of rain hit the stone ground and little drips of water splashed into the small cardboard box he had made his home. A soft sigh escaped his throat. How long has it been since he last had a nice meal? One week? Maybe two? He didn't know anymore. They had left him, all alone. He moved so his back was to the rain, curling up around himself to try to keep warm. He closed his eyes, hoping to escape into a dream where life was still happy and nice and good. Sleep caught him quick, even though his stomach rumbled and his throat was dry. He licked his lips as he dreamt of the good things that happened
Short Stories
6
Literature
Tethered
Tethered by brittle cords,
she waits.
Six Word Stories
6
Footprints in the sand by Endorell-Taelos, literature
Literature
Footprints in the sand
Footprints in the sand
mine and yours laid side by side
into the sunset.
WWC2: The Loreithian Heritage - Ch. 4 by Endorell-Taelos, literature
Literature
WWC2: The Loreithian Heritage - Ch. 4
Tony took a step back, spreading his arms out. "So, how do I look?"
Michael regarded the man's clothing. "You look awesome. You do the medieval look well, with the hair, the beard, and the whole vest and boots thing."
Red came to his cheeks. "And look at you. Regal. You got the 'I'm dating the empress' look going there."
"I'm not dating the empress," Michael said. He turned and looked in the mirror. Kaliya had given him clothing a bit more ornate than his friend's. "I think she's probably viewing me as royalty since Sara was knighted."
Tony gave him a raise of the eyebrow before moving to the writing desk and grabbing his watch. "Do you t
WWC2: The Loreithian Heritage - Ch. 3 by Endorell-Taelos, literature
Literature
WWC2: The Loreithian Heritage - Ch. 3
Luciana stared up at the large steel structure in the distance. It resembled a metal mountain, with peaks and valleys, but there were also strange twists and turns. A whooshing sounded, causing her to startle. She jumped back as a skinny snake-like thing flew over the top. The screams of the roller-coaster's riders could be heard, their arms flailing as they turned upside-down and continued on their way.
"Neat, huh?" Danny said, placing a hand on her shoulder.
It had been quite a walk from the car, but they could now see the entrance of the amusement park up ahead. The princess sucked in a ragged breath. She had told Danny that she wo
WWC2: The Loreithian Heritage - Ch. 2 by Endorell-Taelos, literature
Literature
WWC2: The Loreithian Heritage - Ch. 2
Sara stood by the ledge of the rooftop garden, her eyes fixed on the darkened lake in the distance. Even though the lights of the city glared, the way the water shimmered brought her back to Loreithia, to the last night she and Fariet had spent together. He had taken her to lake that bordered Elekville, where all was quiet and serene. They had dined on roasted pheasant and berries, and he had read her elven poetry. Then they had made love under the moonlight.
Pushing the memory aside, she chastised herself. That was a lifetime ago. Why did she hold on to the memories so strongly?
Deep down she knew the answer, but didn't want to ad
As I live and breath your darkness,
I am haunted by your dark desires,
Blinded by your detestation,
I am your most beautiful ruin.
In this beautiful ruin,
I will continue to exist,
Forever lamenting the loss
of my sweet innocence.
And in the sorrow that I miss,
I will not rest in this fading light,
Finding the strength to save me,
I will never rest until I set it right.
The chains that haunt me forever binding,
So fragile in the ruins of a haunted passing,
All alone in the dark with no one to guide me,
Wishing to turn back the pages of this haunting tale.
Yet against all odds,
I will turn this into a fairy tale ending.
From Dust to Dreams by Endorell-Taelos, literature
Literature
From Dust to Dreams
Locked in a world of darkness,
My dreams are my only escape.
Sometimes I fear sleeping
But when I do, I dream of stars
Dreams can set one free
Locked in a desolate world
Hidden away from the light
Seeking the joy of freedom
My dreams are the true key
As I sleep, they are bright and vivid
Prayers that guide
Wishes that give hope
Shining as luminous stars
They are treasures to be cherished
Precious, no longer tears and dust.
Her hopes and dreams are frozen in time
Trapping the sadness that clouds her mind
The trust she had is no more
She longs for what did go before
Frozen tears shatter on dreary floors.
Memories into a million pieces.
They melt and are no more,
leaves a stain, a mark of pain
and still the frozen tears fall.