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[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Finnick! Get your lazy earthbending butt up! We need to reinforce these structures those fire-fairies just welded!" That was Mark, he's the master builder here in Rebellion: Block Four (RB4). The last of the four main Rebellion camps still left standing after the witch-hunt was fully endorsed by congress. Here's the...
For months it has been brewing in me-a tumult of emotions stirred by a single secret. As I sit with my mother,whose expression itself a mixture of confusion,fear,despair and a hint of resigned acceptance;I feel that I need this done now or I will never find the conviction again to have it done. I have known that this "...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
When Avatar Korra was questioned as to how she learned to bend the elements so quickly, she replied, “I think it was like a switch flipped. I just knew.” The frozen cup of tea in my hand should’ve been cold, mug included. But my hand was *hot*. Not a harmful warmth, but comfortable - like a warm breath caressing my s...
For months it has been brewing in me-a tumult of emotions stirred by a single secret. As I sit with my mother,whose expression itself a mixture of confusion,fear,despair and a hint of resigned acceptance;I feel that I need this done now or I will never find the conviction again to have it done. I have known that this "...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Where is the Avatar, Rahm?" I gestured to the seat in front of me. "Now, now, calm yourself, Kota. Come, sit down, have a cup of tea." "I'll pass. Now, where are they? We know you're hiding the Avatar!" I sighed. "Are you sure? It's oolong, it's really quite good. I insist, you must have a cup. Now, do you take cre...
For months it has been brewing in me-a tumult of emotions stirred by a single secret. As I sit with my mother,whose expression itself a mixture of confusion,fear,despair and a hint of resigned acceptance;I feel that I need this done now or I will never find the conviction again to have it done. I have known that this "...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
No one expected Republic City to take over the world. It was the smallest of the five nations. Barely even had sovereignty. Guess that doesn't matter anymore. The Fire Nation was the first to fall. The President abused his relationship with the Fire Lord in order to assassinate him. With the Fire Nation's advanced weap...
Here's my take on someone in the current era who don't even know what the avatar is: I stared at my chai latte for at least five seconds before I could process what happened. Did I order this frozen? No… I didn’t…? I can’t waterbend! I knew that I had earthbending abilities, but had always focused on my studies ...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
Jin sat in the basement of an old warehouse wishing her tea was warmer. Everyone around her looked defeated as yet another raid had taken place in their neighborhood. The officers stormed into homes and rounded up the people to submit them to 'testing'. This time they found an infant who tested positive for waterbendin...
Len sketched on his notebook, oblivious to the world around him as he wandered through the busy streets. He couldn't seem to get the shadows right. Ba Sing Se wasn't this... flat. Or jagged. Then again, this was *his* world. *His* drawing. If Len wanted Ba Sing Se to look like this in his work, he was free to leave it ...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
Her morning tea was one of the few things that helped her get through the day. The hectic, meeting filled, stress-inducing day. The aroma from the tea was almost as relaxing as drinking it. Except for the part where tea time always coincided with briefing time. A few quick wraps at the door announced the presence of...
Len sketched on his notebook, oblivious to the world around him as he wandered through the busy streets. He couldn't seem to get the shadows right. Ba Sing Se wasn't this... flat. Or jagged. Then again, this was *his* world. *His* drawing. If Len wanted Ba Sing Se to look like this in his work, he was free to leave it ...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Bender rights have been in focus this week as Senate votes to pass EARTH1, a bill that would positively define the way benders are treated in society for the first time since the last Blue Moon-" **bang** You startle out of your zoned observation of the news, dropping your fork. As if it were a helpful golden retriev...
Len sketched on his notebook, oblivious to the world around him as he wandered through the busy streets. He couldn't seem to get the shadows right. Ba Sing Se wasn't this... flat. Or jagged. Then again, this was *his* world. *His* drawing. If Len wanted Ba Sing Se to look like this in his work, he was free to leave it ...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
I laughed, holding the cup upside-down. My three-year old self was not aware of what this meant. For me, it was just another trick, just as natural as bending rocks or dirt. I looked up to my mother, smiling- Just to find her staring at the cup. As the cup froze, she froze as well. The good-hearted, cheerful young wo...
Len sketched on his notebook, oblivious to the world around him as he wandered through the busy streets. He couldn't seem to get the shadows right. Ba Sing Se wasn't this... flat. Or jagged. Then again, this was *his* world. *His* drawing. If Len wanted Ba Sing Se to look like this in his work, he was free to leave it ...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
Jin sat in the basement of an old warehouse wishing her tea was warmer. Everyone around her looked defeated as yet another raid had taken place in their neighborhood. The officers stormed into homes and rounded up the people to submit them to 'testing'. This time they found an infant who tested positive for waterbendin...
“You want us to capture her?” “We’re playing a game of paracat and meadow vole here, but every time the vole dies it comes back to life and once it escapes we lose. Forever. And, to be perfectly fucking honest, the emotional toll of killing kids and their entire families every few years is starting to catch up with ...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
Her morning tea was one of the few things that helped her get through the day. The hectic, meeting filled, stress-inducing day. The aroma from the tea was almost as relaxing as drinking it. Except for the part where tea time always coincided with briefing time. A few quick wraps at the door announced the presence of...
“You want us to capture her?” “We’re playing a game of paracat and meadow vole here, but every time the vole dies it comes back to life and once it escapes we lose. Forever. And, to be perfectly fucking honest, the emotional toll of killing kids and their entire families every few years is starting to catch up with ...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Bender rights have been in focus this week as Senate votes to pass EARTH1, a bill that would positively define the way benders are treated in society for the first time since the last Blue Moon-" **bang** You startle out of your zoned observation of the news, dropping your fork. As if it were a helpful golden retriev...
“You want us to capture her?” “We’re playing a game of paracat and meadow vole here, but every time the vole dies it comes back to life and once it escapes we lose. Forever. And, to be perfectly fucking honest, the emotional toll of killing kids and their entire families every few years is starting to catch up with ...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
Jin sat in the basement of an old warehouse wishing her tea was warmer. Everyone around her looked defeated as yet another raid had taken place in their neighborhood. The officers stormed into homes and rounded up the people to submit them to 'testing'. This time they found an infant who tested positive for waterbendin...
A chill fell over the room; more of a tingling electrical shock working through every nerve in my arms, rather than a chill from a cold breeze of a door left ajar. A chill I had only felt once before in my life. "Odd," I think to myself. Placing my newspaper on the warm oak of the coffee table I take my first sip of m...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
Her morning tea was one of the few things that helped her get through the day. The hectic, meeting filled, stress-inducing day. The aroma from the tea was almost as relaxing as drinking it. Except for the part where tea time always coincided with briefing time. A few quick wraps at the door announced the presence of...
A chill fell over the room; more of a tingling electrical shock working through every nerve in my arms, rather than a chill from a cold breeze of a door left ajar. A chill I had only felt once before in my life. "Odd," I think to myself. Placing my newspaper on the warm oak of the coffee table I take my first sip of m...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Bender rights have been in focus this week as Senate votes to pass EARTH1, a bill that would positively define the way benders are treated in society for the first time since the last Blue Moon-" **bang** You startle out of your zoned observation of the news, dropping your fork. As if it were a helpful golden retriev...
A chill fell over the room; more of a tingling electrical shock working through every nerve in my arms, rather than a chill from a cold breeze of a door left ajar. A chill I had only felt once before in my life. "Odd," I think to myself. Placing my newspaper on the warm oak of the coffee table I take my first sip of m...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
I laughed, holding the cup upside-down. My three-year old self was not aware of what this meant. For me, it was just another trick, just as natural as bending rocks or dirt. I looked up to my mother, smiling- Just to find her staring at the cup. As the cup froze, she froze as well. The good-hearted, cheerful young wo...
A chill fell over the room; more of a tingling electrical shock working through every nerve in my arms, rather than a chill from a cold breeze of a door left ajar. A chill I had only felt once before in my life. "Odd," I think to myself. Placing my newspaper on the warm oak of the coffee table I take my first sip of m...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
The students filed into the cafeteria in a moderate pace. There were trays on a table at the start of the lunch line, with napkins and utensils neatly organized. My class moved mechanically; three years of college and twelve years of grade school provided more than enough muscle memory for this. The only sounds rever...
A chill fell over the room; more of a tingling electrical shock working through every nerve in my arms, rather than a chill from a cold breeze of a door left ajar. A chill I had only felt once before in my life. "Odd," I think to myself. Placing my newspaper on the warm oak of the coffee table I take my first sip of m...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Finnick! Get your lazy earthbending butt up! We need to reinforce these structures those fire-fairies just welded!" That was Mark, he's the master builder here in Rebellion: Block Four (RB4). The last of the four main Rebellion camps still left standing after the witch-hunt was fully endorsed by congress. Here's the...
A chill fell over the room; more of a tingling electrical shock working through every nerve in my arms, rather than a chill from a cold breeze of a door left ajar. A chill I had only felt once before in my life. "Odd," I think to myself. Placing my newspaper on the warm oak of the coffee table I take my first sip of m...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Where is the Avatar, Rahm?" I gestured to the seat in front of me. "Now, now, calm yourself, Kota. Come, sit down, have a cup of tea." "I'll pass. Now, where are they? We know you're hiding the Avatar!" I sighed. "Are you sure? It's oolong, it's really quite good. I insist, you must have a cup. Now, do you take cre...
A chill fell over the room; more of a tingling electrical shock working through every nerve in my arms, rather than a chill from a cold breeze of a door left ajar. A chill I had only felt once before in my life. "Odd," I think to myself. Placing my newspaper on the warm oak of the coffee table I take my first sip of m...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
Jin sat in the basement of an old warehouse wishing her tea was warmer. Everyone around her looked defeated as yet another raid had taken place in their neighborhood. The officers stormed into homes and rounded up the people to submit them to 'testing'. This time they found an infant who tested positive for waterbendin...
The cup rolled to a stop. There was a thin layer of frost lining the cup, and I could see the light dull on its surface. I felt the blood drain from my face, and my hands grew cold. "Did I just...did I do...no. No way," I whispered low as possible, as I stared in disbelief at the sight before me. As the tea fell fro...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
Her morning tea was one of the few things that helped her get through the day. The hectic, meeting filled, stress-inducing day. The aroma from the tea was almost as relaxing as drinking it. Except for the part where tea time always coincided with briefing time. A few quick wraps at the door announced the presence of...
The cup rolled to a stop. There was a thin layer of frost lining the cup, and I could see the light dull on its surface. I felt the blood drain from my face, and my hands grew cold. "Did I just...did I do...no. No way," I whispered low as possible, as I stared in disbelief at the sight before me. As the tea fell fro...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Bender rights have been in focus this week as Senate votes to pass EARTH1, a bill that would positively define the way benders are treated in society for the first time since the last Blue Moon-" **bang** You startle out of your zoned observation of the news, dropping your fork. As if it were a helpful golden retriev...
The cup rolled to a stop. There was a thin layer of frost lining the cup, and I could see the light dull on its surface. I felt the blood drain from my face, and my hands grew cold. "Did I just...did I do...no. No way," I whispered low as possible, as I stared in disbelief at the sight before me. As the tea fell fro...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
I laughed, holding the cup upside-down. My three-year old self was not aware of what this meant. For me, it was just another trick, just as natural as bending rocks or dirt. I looked up to my mother, smiling- Just to find her staring at the cup. As the cup froze, she froze as well. The good-hearted, cheerful young wo...
The cup rolled to a stop. There was a thin layer of frost lining the cup, and I could see the light dull on its surface. I felt the blood drain from my face, and my hands grew cold. "Did I just...did I do...no. No way," I whispered low as possible, as I stared in disbelief at the sight before me. As the tea fell fro...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
The students filed into the cafeteria in a moderate pace. There were trays on a table at the start of the lunch line, with napkins and utensils neatly organized. My class moved mechanically; three years of college and twelve years of grade school provided more than enough muscle memory for this. The only sounds rever...
The cup rolled to a stop. There was a thin layer of frost lining the cup, and I could see the light dull on its surface. I felt the blood drain from my face, and my hands grew cold. "Did I just...did I do...no. No way," I whispered low as possible, as I stared in disbelief at the sight before me. As the tea fell fro...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Bender rights have been in focus this week as Senate votes to pass EARTH1, a bill that would positively define the way benders are treated in society for the first time since the last Blue Moon-" **bang** You startle out of your zoned observation of the news, dropping your fork. As if it were a helpful golden retriev...
Jin sat in the basement of an old warehouse wishing her tea was warmer. Everyone around her looked defeated as yet another raid had taken place in their neighborhood. The officers stormed into homes and rounded up the people to submit them to 'testing'. This time they found an infant who tested positive for waterbendin...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
I laughed, holding the cup upside-down. My three-year old self was not aware of what this meant. For me, it was just another trick, just as natural as bending rocks or dirt. I looked up to my mother, smiling- Just to find her staring at the cup. As the cup froze, she froze as well. The good-hearted, cheerful young wo...
This is only my second time writing, criticism is appreciated. It didn’t turn out like I had intended, but I figured I may as well post it anyway. ————— Carl was, all things considered, an ordinary man. He woke up every day, dressed in his suit and tie, kissed his wife and children goodbye, and went to work. His cell...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
I know bending is cool and all, and I love reading the Legends, but I never believed it had any place in the modern world. When it comes to escapist mythology, well; I'm still waiting for my letter from Hogwarts. That always seemed like a better fit. I love books, and learning, I can do that. Martial Arts, on the other...
This is only my second time writing, criticism is appreciated. It didn’t turn out like I had intended, but I figured I may as well post it anyway. ————— Carl was, all things considered, an ordinary man. He woke up every day, dressed in his suit and tie, kissed his wife and children goodbye, and went to work. His cell...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
The students filed into the cafeteria in a moderate pace. There were trays on a table at the start of the lunch line, with napkins and utensils neatly organized. My class moved mechanically; three years of college and twelve years of grade school provided more than enough muscle memory for this. The only sounds rever...
This is only my second time writing, criticism is appreciated. It didn’t turn out like I had intended, but I figured I may as well post it anyway. ————— Carl was, all things considered, an ordinary man. He woke up every day, dressed in his suit and tie, kissed his wife and children goodbye, and went to work. His cell...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Finnick! Get your lazy earthbending butt up! We need to reinforce these structures those fire-fairies just welded!" That was Mark, he's the master builder here in Rebellion: Block Four (RB4). The last of the four main Rebellion camps still left standing after the witch-hunt was fully endorsed by congress. Here's the...
This is only my second time writing, criticism is appreciated. It didn’t turn out like I had intended, but I figured I may as well post it anyway. ————— Carl was, all things considered, an ordinary man. He woke up every day, dressed in his suit and tie, kissed his wife and children goodbye, and went to work. His cell...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
When Avatar Korra was questioned as to how she learned to bend the elements so quickly, she replied, “I think it was like a switch flipped. I just knew.” The frozen cup of tea in my hand should’ve been cold, mug included. But my hand was *hot*. Not a harmful warmth, but comfortable - like a warm breath caressing my s...
This is only my second time writing, criticism is appreciated. It didn’t turn out like I had intended, but I figured I may as well post it anyway. ————— Carl was, all things considered, an ordinary man. He woke up every day, dressed in his suit and tie, kissed his wife and children goodbye, and went to work. His cell...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Where is the Avatar, Rahm?" I gestured to the seat in front of me. "Now, now, calm yourself, Kota. Come, sit down, have a cup of tea." "I'll pass. Now, where are they? We know you're hiding the Avatar!" I sighed. "Are you sure? It's oolong, it's really quite good. I insist, you must have a cup. Now, do you take cre...
This is only my second time writing, criticism is appreciated. It didn’t turn out like I had intended, but I figured I may as well post it anyway. ————— Carl was, all things considered, an ordinary man. He woke up every day, dressed in his suit and tie, kissed his wife and children goodbye, and went to work. His cell...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
I laughed, holding the cup upside-down. My three-year old self was not aware of what this meant. For me, it was just another trick, just as natural as bending rocks or dirt. I looked up to my mother, smiling- Just to find her staring at the cup. As the cup froze, she froze as well. The good-hearted, cheerful young wo...
Well _that_ shut him up. Mars staggered back. At his feet, Airu gave a pitiful whine. Mole stared down at what he had done. "Mars," Mole whispered, plucked his goggles off his face, up onto the top of his head. "Don't--" but the Resistance leader raised a quivering finger, and pointed it at me again, accusing. "Y...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
I know bending is cool and all, and I love reading the Legends, but I never believed it had any place in the modern world. When it comes to escapist mythology, well; I'm still waiting for my letter from Hogwarts. That always seemed like a better fit. I love books, and learning, I can do that. Martial Arts, on the other...
Well _that_ shut him up. Mars staggered back. At his feet, Airu gave a pitiful whine. Mole stared down at what he had done. "Mars," Mole whispered, plucked his goggles off his face, up onto the top of his head. "Don't--" but the Resistance leader raised a quivering finger, and pointed it at me again, accusing. "Y...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
The students filed into the cafeteria in a moderate pace. There were trays on a table at the start of the lunch line, with napkins and utensils neatly organized. My class moved mechanically; three years of college and twelve years of grade school provided more than enough muscle memory for this. The only sounds rever...
Well _that_ shut him up. Mars staggered back. At his feet, Airu gave a pitiful whine. Mole stared down at what he had done. "Mars," Mole whispered, plucked his goggles off his face, up onto the top of his head. "Don't--" but the Resistance leader raised a quivering finger, and pointed it at me again, accusing. "Y...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Finnick! Get your lazy earthbending butt up! We need to reinforce these structures those fire-fairies just welded!" That was Mark, he's the master builder here in Rebellion: Block Four (RB4). The last of the four main Rebellion camps still left standing after the witch-hunt was fully endorsed by congress. Here's the...
Well _that_ shut him up. Mars staggered back. At his feet, Airu gave a pitiful whine. Mole stared down at what he had done. "Mars," Mole whispered, plucked his goggles off his face, up onto the top of his head. "Don't--" but the Resistance leader raised a quivering finger, and pointed it at me again, accusing. "Y...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
When Avatar Korra was questioned as to how she learned to bend the elements so quickly, she replied, “I think it was like a switch flipped. I just knew.” The frozen cup of tea in my hand should’ve been cold, mug included. But my hand was *hot*. Not a harmful warmth, but comfortable - like a warm breath caressing my s...
Well _that_ shut him up. Mars staggered back. At his feet, Airu gave a pitiful whine. Mole stared down at what he had done. "Mars," Mole whispered, plucked his goggles off his face, up onto the top of his head. "Don't--" but the Resistance leader raised a quivering finger, and pointed it at me again, accusing. "Y...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Where is the Avatar, Rahm?" I gestured to the seat in front of me. "Now, now, calm yourself, Kota. Come, sit down, have a cup of tea." "I'll pass. Now, where are they? We know you're hiding the Avatar!" I sighed. "Are you sure? It's oolong, it's really quite good. I insist, you must have a cup. Now, do you take cre...
Well _that_ shut him up. Mars staggered back. At his feet, Airu gave a pitiful whine. Mole stared down at what he had done. "Mars," Mole whispered, plucked his goggles off his face, up onto the top of his head. "Don't--" but the Resistance leader raised a quivering finger, and pointed it at me again, accusing. "Y...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
The students filed into the cafeteria in a moderate pace. There were trays on a table at the start of the lunch line, with napkins and utensils neatly organized. My class moved mechanically; three years of college and twelve years of grade school provided more than enough muscle memory for this. The only sounds rever...
I know bending is cool and all, and I love reading the Legends, but I never believed it had any place in the modern world. When it comes to escapist mythology, well; I'm still waiting for my letter from Hogwarts. That always seemed like a better fit. I love books, and learning, I can do that. Martial Arts, on the other...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Finnick! Get your lazy earthbending butt up! We need to reinforce these structures those fire-fairies just welded!" That was Mark, he's the master builder here in Rebellion: Block Four (RB4). The last of the four main Rebellion camps still left standing after the witch-hunt was fully endorsed by congress. Here's the...
I know bending is cool and all, and I love reading the Legends, but I never believed it had any place in the modern world. When it comes to escapist mythology, well; I'm still waiting for my letter from Hogwarts. That always seemed like a better fit. I love books, and learning, I can do that. Martial Arts, on the other...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Where is the Avatar, Rahm?" I gestured to the seat in front of me. "Now, now, calm yourself, Kota. Come, sit down, have a cup of tea." "I'll pass. Now, where are they? We know you're hiding the Avatar!" I sighed. "Are you sure? It's oolong, it's really quite good. I insist, you must have a cup. Now, do you take cre...
I know bending is cool and all, and I love reading the Legends, but I never believed it had any place in the modern world. When it comes to escapist mythology, well; I'm still waiting for my letter from Hogwarts. That always seemed like a better fit. I love books, and learning, I can do that. Martial Arts, on the other...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
The students filed into the cafeteria in a moderate pace. There were trays on a table at the start of the lunch line, with napkins and utensils neatly organized. My class moved mechanically; three years of college and twelve years of grade school provided more than enough muscle memory for this. The only sounds rever...
"It's all just a bunch of superstition, I say." I heard Carla announce over the lunch table. The talk of the whole "Avatar" has restarted again and I can't say I blame anyone for it happening. One of the kids in Year 1 had been caught throwing rocks around a bit harder than they should have been able to. People found ...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Finnick! Get your lazy earthbending butt up! We need to reinforce these structures those fire-fairies just welded!" That was Mark, he's the master builder here in Rebellion: Block Four (RB4). The last of the four main Rebellion camps still left standing after the witch-hunt was fully endorsed by congress. Here's the...
"It's all just a bunch of superstition, I say." I heard Carla announce over the lunch table. The talk of the whole "Avatar" has restarted again and I can't say I blame anyone for it happening. One of the kids in Year 1 had been caught throwing rocks around a bit harder than they should have been able to. People found ...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
When Avatar Korra was questioned as to how she learned to bend the elements so quickly, she replied, “I think it was like a switch flipped. I just knew.” The frozen cup of tea in my hand should’ve been cold, mug included. But my hand was *hot*. Not a harmful warmth, but comfortable - like a warm breath caressing my s...
"It's all just a bunch of superstition, I say." I heard Carla announce over the lunch table. The talk of the whole "Avatar" has restarted again and I can't say I blame anyone for it happening. One of the kids in Year 1 had been caught throwing rocks around a bit harder than they should have been able to. People found ...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Where is the Avatar, Rahm?" I gestured to the seat in front of me. "Now, now, calm yourself, Kota. Come, sit down, have a cup of tea." "I'll pass. Now, where are they? We know you're hiding the Avatar!" I sighed. "Are you sure? It's oolong, it's really quite good. I insist, you must have a cup. Now, do you take cre...
"It's all just a bunch of superstition, I say." I heard Carla announce over the lunch table. The talk of the whole "Avatar" has restarted again and I can't say I blame anyone for it happening. One of the kids in Year 1 had been caught throwing rocks around a bit harder than they should have been able to. People found ...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Where is the Avatar, Rahm?" I gestured to the seat in front of me. "Now, now, calm yourself, Kota. Come, sit down, have a cup of tea." "I'll pass. Now, where are they? We know you're hiding the Avatar!" I sighed. "Are you sure? It's oolong, it's really quite good. I insist, you must have a cup. Now, do you take cre...
"Finnick! Get your lazy earthbending butt up! We need to reinforce these structures those fire-fairies just welded!" That was Mark, he's the master builder here in Rebellion: Block Four (RB4). The last of the four main Rebellion camps still left standing after the witch-hunt was fully endorsed by congress. Here's the...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Where is the Avatar, Rahm?" I gestured to the seat in front of me. "Now, now, calm yourself, Kota. Come, sit down, have a cup of tea." "I'll pass. Now, where are they? We know you're hiding the Avatar!" I sighed. "Are you sure? It's oolong, it's really quite good. I insist, you must have a cup. Now, do you take cre...
When Avatar Korra was questioned as to how she learned to bend the elements so quickly, she replied, “I think it was like a switch flipped. I just knew.” The frozen cup of tea in my hand should’ve been cold, mug included. But my hand was *hot*. Not a harmful warmth, but comfortable - like a warm breath caressing my s...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
*Shit*. I swear as I jerk the boiling liquid away from my mouth. My impatience never failed to scald my tongue. I set the cup down and turn to my phone to wait for it to cool. My newsfeed is full of allegations that the Avatar has been spotted. As a young Earthbender, I was told stories of the amazing Avatar, master ...
I was sitting in the back row of the auditorium, black school outfit with the government's red insignia on my back, a circle. Just like everyone else. "The circle", a booming voice erupted from the speakers, interrupting my thoughts. How inconsiderate. "Represents unity. Together, like a flock of WolfHawks, we are s...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Where is the Avatar, Rahm?" I gestured to the seat in front of me. "Now, now, calm yourself, Kota. Come, sit down, have a cup of tea." "I'll pass. Now, where are they? We know you're hiding the Avatar!" I sighed. "Are you sure? It's oolong, it's really quite good. I insist, you must have a cup. Now, do you take cre...
I was sitting in the back row of the auditorium, black school outfit with the government's red insignia on my back, a circle. Just like everyone else. "The circle", a booming voice erupted from the speakers, interrupting my thoughts. How inconsiderate. "Represents unity. Together, like a flock of WolfHawks, we are s...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Where is the Avatar, Rahm?" I gestured to the seat in front of me. "Now, now, calm yourself, Kota. Come, sit down, have a cup of tea." "I'll pass. Now, where are they? We know you're hiding the Avatar!" I sighed. "Are you sure? It's oolong, it's really quite good. I insist, you must have a cup. Now, do you take cre...
*Shit*. I swear as I jerk the boiling liquid away from my mouth. My impatience never failed to scald my tongue. I set the cup down and turn to my phone to wait for it to cool. My newsfeed is full of allegations that the Avatar has been spotted. As a young Earthbender, I was told stories of the amazing Avatar, master ...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
I woke up to a scream— my mother. There was a loud “BANG!” followed by a dull thud, as if someone had blown in the door to our small, water tribe home. I sat in bed, clutching the covers. There were voices outside my room. “Lin, grab Inori— they’re here! I’ll hold them off. Take her and run!” More thuds, and the...
The block of ice was unexpectedly heavy in my hand. My thoughts, unbidden, wandered backwards, thinking of a different time. A different Avatar. One I had not known. Her name was Alanna. She spoke words of silver and had trained for thirty years in secret, honing her mastery of the bending arts to a keen and deadly edg...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Whoopsies." The young waitress froze, her hand still clasped tightly to the handle of the tea kettle. The once scalding brown liquid in my cup was now a rounded block of dark ice. And it wasn't stopping. Even as I sat there, dumb fingers wrapped firmly around the cup, I could feel the energy emanating from my hands a...
The block of ice was unexpectedly heavy in my hand. My thoughts, unbidden, wandered backwards, thinking of a different time. A different Avatar. One I had not known. Her name was Alanna. She spoke words of silver and had trained for thirty years in secret, honing her mastery of the bending arts to a keen and deadly edg...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
I woke up to a scream— my mother. There was a loud “BANG!” followed by a dull thud, as if someone had blown in the door to our small, water tribe home. I sat in bed, clutching the covers. There were voices outside my room. “Lin, grab Inori— they’re here! I’ll hold them off. Take her and run!” More thuds, and the...
"Black tea please." I took a seat near the end of the bar table and out of the corner of my eye I saw a Patrol squad enter the bar. *Fuck*. I cinched my hood tighter. They took their seats at a round table right behind me. Static buzzed from one of the soldier's radio transceiver, "Arsonist on the run since la...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Whoopsies." The young waitress froze, her hand still clasped tightly to the handle of the tea kettle. The once scalding brown liquid in my cup was now a rounded block of dark ice. And it wasn't stopping. Even as I sat there, dumb fingers wrapped firmly around the cup, I could feel the energy emanating from my hands a...
"Black tea please." I took a seat near the end of the bar table and out of the corner of my eye I saw a Patrol squad enter the bar. *Fuck*. I cinched my hood tighter. They took their seats at a round table right behind me. Static buzzed from one of the soldier's radio transceiver, "Arsonist on the run since la...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Whoopsies." The young waitress froze, her hand still clasped tightly to the handle of the tea kettle. The once scalding brown liquid in my cup was now a rounded block of dark ice. And it wasn't stopping. Even as I sat there, dumb fingers wrapped firmly around the cup, I could feel the energy emanating from my hands a...
I woke up to a scream— my mother. There was a loud “BANG!” followed by a dull thud, as if someone had blown in the door to our small, water tribe home. I sat in bed, clutching the covers. There were voices outside my room. “Lin, grab Inori— they’re here! I’ll hold them off. Take her and run!” More thuds, and the...
[WP] As it turns out, the Avatar is still being reborn to this day. Unfortunately, if the government finds the Avatar, they’re killed before they liberate society. The handful of Benders left are few and far between. And you, an introverted Earthbender, just froze the liquid in your cup of tea.
"Whoopsies." The young waitress froze, her hand still clasped tightly to the handle of the tea kettle. The once scalding brown liquid in my cup was now a rounded block of dark ice. And it wasn't stopping. Even as I sat there, dumb fingers wrapped firmly around the cup, I could feel the energy emanating from my hands a...
*Oh.* The realization should have excited me, but really, it just made me sick to my stomach. I was the Avatar. It took me a few minutes to process, if only because people thought the Avatar cycle had been broken long ago. The sudden notion that *I* was the Avatar meant there had been centuries of Avatars before me th...
[WP] You are immortal, but you've been stuck orbiting Earth for ages. From a distance, you have witnessed the planet flourish and die a dozen times. However, for the first time, you spot something approaching you from the planet...
"I've been around since the start. Born when a star erupted into a gargantuan supernova. It was quite the spectacle if I do say so myself. Eventually silicon atoms in the resulting dust cloud formed into me. Well, the thinking part of me. My 'brain' was you were is a giant crystal. Formed into intricate atomic lattices...
From the moment Their feet graced the earth, They used their eyes to uncover the meaning of things. They saw their world as it manifested within Their minds, and from Their perception great beauty was born Time flowed, and as They came together in groups larger and larger, They learned too see collectively using Their...
[WP] You are immortal, but you've been stuck orbiting Earth for ages. From a distance, you have witnessed the planet flourish and die a dozen times. However, for the first time, you spot something approaching you from the planet...
When you are adrift in space as long as I have, a few million years out of billions seems, in relative terms, to pass as quickly as what you humans call a 'few days'. I have been a voyager in this existence since the dawn of time itself. It all started rather accidentally with what can be most closely characterized as...
From the moment Their feet graced the earth, They used their eyes to uncover the meaning of things. They saw their world as it manifested within Their minds, and from Their perception great beauty was born Time flowed, and as They came together in groups larger and larger, They learned too see collectively using Their...
[WP] A blind girl falls in love with Medusa
The cruel, heartless bastards left me in a cave. *Again.* They do this everywhere we go. *Let's play, 'Leave the blind girl in a cave, that * never *gets old!'* It stopped beinng fun when they left me in a cave in the Himalayas. *For a laugh,* they said. *We only do this because we care,* they said. There was so...
We were just travelling to my husbands relatives in Rhodes. He said he wants me to meet them. It means a lt to him, else he wouldn't taken this hard journey with me. I am the troubleling factor in this, as I need to grab onto his arm the whole time. He truly loves me when he is takes this challenge for me. I need Guid...
[WP] A blind girl falls in love with Medusa
It was my first day on the island, and I felt scared and alone. My stomach was empty and called for sustenance, but my heart was full with grief and cried out for relief. I was certain I would find neither and death seemed cruelly close and cruelly far away at the same time. I was beginning to get a little delirious. ...
We were just travelling to my husbands relatives in Rhodes. He said he wants me to meet them. It means a lt to him, else he wouldn't taken this hard journey with me. I am the troubleling factor in this, as I need to grab onto his arm the whole time. He truly loves me when he is takes this challenge for me. I need Guid...
[WP] You've been wrongly sentenced to execution through the ships airlock. The door opens and you are sucked out into the abyss. As you float outside, you realize something. You're not dying, and it doesn't hurt...
“Fifteen seconds,” he said, tightening his grip on my hand. “It’ll only last fifteen seconds. You’ll lose consciousness after that.” I knew his words were meant to comfort me, but there was not much that could be said to halt the despair that was building in my chest. I was about to die, and nothing I could say or ...
Star Wars 8 Spoiler: ...then again you remember that you're Leia Organa, sister of Luke Skywalker. As you close your eyes and let the force guide you, your arm raises and points towards the resistance ship. Slowly but steadily you are pulling yourself back to safety. You are straight up Marry Poppins.
[WP] You've been wrongly sentenced to execution through the ships airlock. The door opens and you are sucked out into the abyss. As you float outside, you realize something. You're not dying, and it doesn't hurt...
"You are accused of being a spy for the Solar Hegemony and are sentenced to death," the Captain of the Dalos, a trading vessel, read the charges as I was shoved into the airlock. Of course I beat against the walls yelling, "I am a free trader! I have my papers! I passed the psi tests of your very own telepath! She ...
Star Wars 8 Spoiler: ...then again you remember that you're Leia Organa, sister of Luke Skywalker. As you close your eyes and let the force guide you, your arm raises and points towards the resistance ship. Slowly but steadily you are pulling yourself back to safety. You are straight up Marry Poppins.
[WP] You've been wrongly sentenced to execution through the ships airlock. The door opens and you are sucked out into the abyss. As you float outside, you realize something. You're not dying, and it doesn't hurt...
"Please, please!" Two hefty guards were roughly shoving the condemned towards the airlock set in-between the inner and outer hulls. "This is all a mistake! The only reason you're doing this is because--" The executioner was dressed in a band of authoritative gold, and held a micro-book of the Law open. "The Pronouncem...
*They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger...* I thought to myself, slowly spinning through space. *That saying is bullshit.* I was ejected out an Earth Defense Fleet ship, the E.D.F. Badger, like a piece of space trash. They threw me into the airlock, said their goodbyes, and launched me into space. *But*, y...
[WP] You've been wrongly sentenced to execution through the ships airlock. The door opens and you are sucked out into the abyss. As you float outside, you realize something. You're not dying, and it doesn't hurt...
"Please, please!" Two hefty guards were roughly shoving the condemned towards the airlock set in-between the inner and outer hulls. "This is all a mistake! The only reason you're doing this is because--" The executioner was dressed in a band of authoritative gold, and held a micro-book of the Law open. "The Pronouncem...
I had it coming. When you're the youngest guy on a ship of mostly females, in space, light years away from your home planet...things *happen*, okay? I should've kept my dick in my pants. Thank you. I got it. I know that now. So when I was sentenced to execution through the ships airlock for something that I didn't...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
*To: ksmith@regionaldistribution.org From: jmartin@regionaldistribution.org Hi, Karen! Just responding to your inquiries about the Route Minimization Project. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner, as I* "Again? Dude, seriously, I have work to be doing." "Oh, I don't need you quite yet. I just want to see what yo...
Again??? I thought you promised that you'd let me have at least a week to myself. I'm sorry, Sid, but when things get this far out of control I just can't handle it on my own. Sorry, wiz, but a deal's a deal. A week off means you don't call me for, let's see, 7 times 24 is 168, so, like, 168 hours - in a row! Whateve...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"Again?!" The wizard looks at me without any regret on his face. The sparkles and smoke slowly fade and settle. "Yes, I have summoned you once more, young Arthur!" he exclaims. "This is the tenth time in a row now!" I shout at him, "what am I gonna tell my boss?!" "I am your master," he says as he prepares my armor...
Again??? I thought you promised that you'd let me have at least a week to myself. I'm sorry, Sid, but when things get this far out of control I just can't handle it on my own. Sorry, wiz, but a deal's a deal. A week off means you don't call me for, let's see, 7 times 24 is 168, so, like, 168 hours - in a row! Whateve...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
“So, as you can see, profit margins are down, along with demands for our product. We NEED a new marketing strategy people or we’ll all be out of a job!” Richie spouted, patting the chart with his pointer. Richie was our manager, a shitty one at best. He’d take our ideas and use them as his own when he presented to the...
Again??? I thought you promised that you'd let me have at least a week to myself. I'm sorry, Sid, but when things get this far out of control I just can't handle it on my own. Sorry, wiz, but a deal's a deal. A week off means you don't call me for, let's see, 7 times 24 is 168, so, like, 168 hours - in a row! Whateve...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"So tell me why I should hire you?" the interviewer asked from across the table. He shifted in the black leather office chair, tapping his pen on the pad of yellow legal paper. He hadn't written down any notes. "Well, last year, I was named Top Account Executive by-" The interviewer's office ripped away before my ey...
Again??? I thought you promised that you'd let me have at least a week to myself. I'm sorry, Sid, but when things get this far out of control I just can't handle it on my own. Sorry, wiz, but a deal's a deal. A week off means you don't call me for, let's see, 7 times 24 is 168, so, like, 168 hours - in a row! Whateve...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
I blinked again, the harsh sunlight nearly blinding me. "Dammit, he's done it again hasn't he?" The first time he called me out was a surprise. The second was a bit of a pain. After that, things just started to get annoying. Especially with all the fighting. Don't get me wrong, I'm not the kind of guy to just back do...
Again??? I thought you promised that you'd let me have at least a week to myself. I'm sorry, Sid, but when things get this far out of control I just can't handle it on my own. Sorry, wiz, but a deal's a deal. A week off means you don't call me for, let's see, 7 times 24 is 168, so, like, 168 hours - in a row! Whateve...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"Listen, I'm trying to report a god-damned kidnapping here." I wave my arms frantically in front of the very skeptical police officer. "Sir. You are literally standing in front of me. I have a hard time understanding how you have kidnapped." The officer folds his arms, a glower settling in on his face. "As I have bee...
Again??? I thought you promised that you'd let me have at least a week to myself. I'm sorry, Sid, but when things get this far out of control I just can't handle it on my own. Sorry, wiz, but a deal's a deal. A week off means you don't call me for, let's see, 7 times 24 is 168, so, like, 168 hours - in a row! Whateve...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"So Mr..." The tax agent muttered, looking out from over top his outdated, thick rim glasses. "Small." I said sharply, says so right there on the forum, "Sam Small." The agent blinked slowly as if his eyelids gained a sudden weight. His vacant stare conveying a complete disinterest in my impatience. "Right. Small....
Again??? I thought you promised that you'd let me have at least a week to myself. I'm sorry, Sid, but when things get this far out of control I just can't handle it on my own. Sorry, wiz, but a deal's a deal. A week off means you don't call me for, let's see, 7 times 24 is 168, so, like, 168 hours - in a row! Whateve...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"And the Psycho-evolutionary theory dictates that--" I explained it in my notes. When I looked up, the students were gone. The classroom was gone. I was facing with a giant muscular man with a sneer. I sighed. "Can I get a change of clothes as well? I can't ruin this suit. It's government-issued." I shouted. I knew M...
Again??? I thought you promised that you'd let me have at least a week to myself. I'm sorry, Sid, but when things get this far out of control I just can't handle it on my own. Sorry, wiz, but a deal's a deal. A week off means you don't call me for, let's see, 7 times 24 is 168, so, like, 168 hours - in a row! Whateve...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
“So, as you can see, profit margins are down, along with demands for our product. We NEED a new marketing strategy people or we’ll all be out of a job!” Richie spouted, patting the chart with his pointer. Richie was our manager, a shitty one at best. He’d take our ideas and use them as his own when he presented to the...
I gazed into my love's eyes. This was then moment, the chance I've been waiting for. I close my eyes and lean in. Her, strangely, hot breath washed over me. I got down on one knee, and pulled a box from my back pocket. "Will you marry me?" The question lingered in the air. "I suppose this will be a fine alternative to ...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
“So, as you can see, profit margins are down, along with demands for our product. We NEED a new marketing strategy people or we’ll all be out of a job!” Richie spouted, patting the chart with his pointer. Richie was our manager, a shitty one at best. He’d take our ideas and use them as his own when he presented to the...
"I can't stand this bastard," I thought as I crumpled up the scroll and tossed it in the fire. He has the nerve to send me one way messages that he may need me for "something" later on today. "Something" is normally me being teleported to some battle, or sick violent game. Then he'd pump me full of power an abilities a...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"So tell me why I should hire you?" the interviewer asked from across the table. He shifted in the black leather office chair, tapping his pen on the pad of yellow legal paper. He hadn't written down any notes. "Well, last year, I was named Top Account Executive by-" The interviewer's office ripped away before my ey...
*To: ksmith@regionaldistribution.org From: jmartin@regionaldistribution.org Hi, Karen! Just responding to your inquiries about the Route Minimization Project. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner, as I* "Again? Dude, seriously, I have work to be doing." "Oh, I don't need you quite yet. I just want to see what yo...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
I blinked again, the harsh sunlight nearly blinding me. "Dammit, he's done it again hasn't he?" The first time he called me out was a surprise. The second was a bit of a pain. After that, things just started to get annoying. Especially with all the fighting. Don't get me wrong, I'm not the kind of guy to just back do...
*To: ksmith@regionaldistribution.org From: jmartin@regionaldistribution.org Hi, Karen! Just responding to your inquiries about the Route Minimization Project. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner, as I* "Again? Dude, seriously, I have work to be doing." "Oh, I don't need you quite yet. I just want to see what yo...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"Listen, I'm trying to report a god-damned kidnapping here." I wave my arms frantically in front of the very skeptical police officer. "Sir. You are literally standing in front of me. I have a hard time understanding how you have kidnapped." The officer folds his arms, a glower settling in on his face. "As I have bee...
*To: ksmith@regionaldistribution.org From: jmartin@regionaldistribution.org Hi, Karen! Just responding to your inquiries about the Route Minimization Project. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner, as I* "Again? Dude, seriously, I have work to be doing." "Oh, I don't need you quite yet. I just want to see what yo...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"So Mr..." The tax agent muttered, looking out from over top his outdated, thick rim glasses. "Small." I said sharply, says so right there on the forum, "Sam Small." The agent blinked slowly as if his eyelids gained a sudden weight. His vacant stare conveying a complete disinterest in my impatience. "Right. Small....
*To: ksmith@regionaldistribution.org From: jmartin@regionaldistribution.org Hi, Karen! Just responding to your inquiries about the Route Minimization Project. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner, as I* "Again? Dude, seriously, I have work to be doing." "Oh, I don't need you quite yet. I just want to see what yo...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"And the Psycho-evolutionary theory dictates that--" I explained it in my notes. When I looked up, the students were gone. The classroom was gone. I was facing with a giant muscular man with a sneer. I sighed. "Can I get a change of clothes as well? I can't ruin this suit. It's government-issued." I shouted. I knew M...
*To: ksmith@regionaldistribution.org From: jmartin@regionaldistribution.org Hi, Karen! Just responding to your inquiries about the Route Minimization Project. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner, as I* "Again? Dude, seriously, I have work to be doing." "Oh, I don't need you quite yet. I just want to see what yo...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"So tell me why I should hire you?" the interviewer asked from across the table. He shifted in the black leather office chair, tapping his pen on the pad of yellow legal paper. He hadn't written down any notes. "Well, last year, I was named Top Account Executive by-" The interviewer's office ripped away before my ey...
"Again?!" The wizard looks at me without any regret on his face. The sparkles and smoke slowly fade and settle. "Yes, I have summoned you once more, young Arthur!" he exclaims. "This is the tenth time in a row now!" I shout at him, "what am I gonna tell my boss?!" "I am your master," he says as he prepares my armor...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"Listen, I'm trying to report a god-damned kidnapping here." I wave my arms frantically in front of the very skeptical police officer. "Sir. You are literally standing in front of me. I have a hard time understanding how you have kidnapped." The officer folds his arms, a glower settling in on his face. "As I have bee...
"Again?!" The wizard looks at me without any regret on his face. The sparkles and smoke slowly fade and settle. "Yes, I have summoned you once more, young Arthur!" he exclaims. "This is the tenth time in a row now!" I shout at him, "what am I gonna tell my boss?!" "I am your master," he says as he prepares my armor...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"So Mr..." The tax agent muttered, looking out from over top his outdated, thick rim glasses. "Small." I said sharply, says so right there on the forum, "Sam Small." The agent blinked slowly as if his eyelids gained a sudden weight. His vacant stare conveying a complete disinterest in my impatience. "Right. Small....
"Again?!" The wizard looks at me without any regret on his face. The sparkles and smoke slowly fade and settle. "Yes, I have summoned you once more, young Arthur!" he exclaims. "This is the tenth time in a row now!" I shout at him, "what am I gonna tell my boss?!" "I am your master," he says as he prepares my armor...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"And the Psycho-evolutionary theory dictates that--" I explained it in my notes. When I looked up, the students were gone. The classroom was gone. I was facing with a giant muscular man with a sneer. I sighed. "Can I get a change of clothes as well? I can't ruin this suit. It's government-issued." I shouted. I knew M...
"Again?!" The wizard looks at me without any regret on his face. The sparkles and smoke slowly fade and settle. "Yes, I have summoned you once more, young Arthur!" he exclaims. "This is the tenth time in a row now!" I shout at him, "what am I gonna tell my boss?!" "I am your master," he says as he prepares my armor...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"Listen, I'm trying to report a god-damned kidnapping here." I wave my arms frantically in front of the very skeptical police officer. "Sir. You are literally standing in front of me. I have a hard time understanding how you have kidnapped." The officer folds his arms, a glower settling in on his face. "As I have bee...
"So tell me why I should hire you?" the interviewer asked from across the table. He shifted in the black leather office chair, tapping his pen on the pad of yellow legal paper. He hadn't written down any notes. "Well, last year, I was named Top Account Executive by-" The interviewer's office ripped away before my ey...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"So Mr..." The tax agent muttered, looking out from over top his outdated, thick rim glasses. "Small." I said sharply, says so right there on the forum, "Sam Small." The agent blinked slowly as if his eyelids gained a sudden weight. His vacant stare conveying a complete disinterest in my impatience. "Right. Small....
"So tell me why I should hire you?" the interviewer asked from across the table. He shifted in the black leather office chair, tapping his pen on the pad of yellow legal paper. He hadn't written down any notes. "Well, last year, I was named Top Account Executive by-" The interviewer's office ripped away before my ey...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"And the Psycho-evolutionary theory dictates that--" I explained it in my notes. When I looked up, the students were gone. The classroom was gone. I was facing with a giant muscular man with a sneer. I sighed. "Can I get a change of clothes as well? I can't ruin this suit. It's government-issued." I shouted. I knew M...
"So tell me why I should hire you?" the interviewer asked from across the table. He shifted in the black leather office chair, tapping his pen on the pad of yellow legal paper. He hadn't written down any notes. "Well, last year, I was named Top Account Executive by-" The interviewer's office ripped away before my ey...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"Listen, I'm trying to report a god-damned kidnapping here." I wave my arms frantically in front of the very skeptical police officer. "Sir. You are literally standing in front of me. I have a hard time understanding how you have kidnapped." The officer folds his arms, a glower settling in on his face. "As I have bee...
I blinked again, the harsh sunlight nearly blinding me. "Dammit, he's done it again hasn't he?" The first time he called me out was a surprise. The second was a bit of a pain. After that, things just started to get annoying. Especially with all the fighting. Don't get me wrong, I'm not the kind of guy to just back do...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"So Mr..." The tax agent muttered, looking out from over top his outdated, thick rim glasses. "Small." I said sharply, says so right there on the forum, "Sam Small." The agent blinked slowly as if his eyelids gained a sudden weight. His vacant stare conveying a complete disinterest in my impatience. "Right. Small....
I blinked again, the harsh sunlight nearly blinding me. "Dammit, he's done it again hasn't he?" The first time he called me out was a surprise. The second was a bit of a pain. After that, things just started to get annoying. Especially with all the fighting. Don't get me wrong, I'm not the kind of guy to just back do...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
"And the Psycho-evolutionary theory dictates that--" I explained it in my notes. When I looked up, the students were gone. The classroom was gone. I was facing with a giant muscular man with a sneer. I sighed. "Can I get a change of clothes as well? I can't ruin this suit. It's government-issued." I shouted. I knew M...
I blinked again, the harsh sunlight nearly blinding me. "Dammit, he's done it again hasn't he?" The first time he called me out was a surprise. The second was a bit of a pain. After that, things just started to get annoying. Especially with all the fighting. Don't get me wrong, I'm not the kind of guy to just back do...
makes it hard to hold down a job.
[WP] Your life is constantly interupted by a wizard who summons you to another world to fight for him.
Finch spat into the brown clay pot and closed his eyes as the pounding in his ears worsened. His clean black suit had been torn and bloodied in the previous arena bout. He smelt of lion's blood and his trimmed nails were now dulled and banged up. An older, grey-bearded man sat across from him, counting out the content...
One moment I'm rushing not to be late for my next meeting. The next moment, I'm not. "Mordecai..." He's on the bed. "There's a spider on the floor," he whispers. Now, there's two of us on the bed, anxiously peering around at the floor. "What are you doing?" he hisses. "Get down there and *kill* it!" "It's too lat...
[WP] You were accidentally killed by a god. As compensation,you're offered a job as a god of something of your own choosing. Your choice was surprising.
The other gods looked uncomfortable. In fact, I swear I could see the fear form in Hephasteus' eyes. He looked uneasy, partly because he understood why I made my choice. Athena's face was that of cloaked rage. Ares, uncloaked. Zeus, the idiot he was, sensed the awkward silence and partook in it as well. Centuries ago...
"Jack. Fuck off." A large glass pint thundered down on the oak table and the dark liquid inside whisked around like a storm trodden ocean. "Billy, on me father, it's true." I pleaded. "Well your dad's a right proper cunt, and he used to beat you, so why the fuck would I trust you when you swear on father? I already ...
[WP] Rule no. 1 in war is to avoid invading Russia in winter. Clearly, the aliens have no idea about this.
Deep in the storm, the clouds parted. Reflections of snow-capped mountain peaks flew past its metallic coat as it descended. But it was taking its time. Before it had even hit the ground, it was surrounded by tanks, soldiers, and helicopters. A general in a coat heavy with medals barked orders from a bullhorn. The meta...
The year is 2109, planet Earth now only has one season. Winter. Year round it is cold except that in some areas it is moderate cold like in Hawaii whereas in areas like Russia it is extremely cold. The weather ofcourse dips even more from November to January. Going to such low temperatures that the 99% of the countri...
[WP] Rule no. 1 in war is to avoid invading Russia in winter. Clearly, the aliens have no idea about this.
President Vladimir Petrov sat down at one end of the long table. At the other end sat a man about the same height, but with green skin and two antennae protruding out of his bald head. Petrov looked to his right, out a large window, at the snow-covered fields outside of Moscow. Snow-covered was an understatement, as a ...
The year is 2109, planet Earth now only has one season. Winter. Year round it is cold except that in some areas it is moderate cold like in Hawaii whereas in areas like Russia it is extremely cold. The weather ofcourse dips even more from November to January. Going to such low temperatures that the 99% of the countri...
[WP] Rule no. 1 in war is to avoid invading Russia in winter. Clearly, the aliens have no idea about this.
The commander cursed loudly. "You'd think after so many millennia of fighting the Pinutsiz we'd have learned to deal with cold conditions!" he screamed, red in the face, kicking at anything he thought might move with the impact. But the resistance had gained a great deal of momentum in... what did the humans call the p...
The year is 2109, planet Earth now only has one season. Winter. Year round it is cold except that in some areas it is moderate cold like in Hawaii whereas in areas like Russia it is extremely cold. The weather ofcourse dips even more from November to January. Going to such low temperatures that the 99% of the countri...
[WP] Rule no. 1 in war is to avoid invading Russia in winter. Clearly, the aliens have no idea about this.
The invasion had failed. Not immediately, but slowly. Inexorably, the attack slowed and then stalled, then ground to a halt. Of course, they owned about half the planet but to be perfectly honest Grindle wasn’t sure if the occupied areas were any safer than the contested. The continents the natives called the America...
The year is 2109, planet Earth now only has one season. Winter. Year round it is cold except that in some areas it is moderate cold like in Hawaii whereas in areas like Russia it is extremely cold. The weather ofcourse dips even more from November to January. Going to such low temperatures that the 99% of the countri...
[WP] Rule no. 1 in war is to avoid invading Russia in winter. Clearly, the aliens have no idea about this.
The commander cursed loudly. "You'd think after so many millennia of fighting the Pinutsiz we'd have learned to deal with cold conditions!" he screamed, red in the face, kicking at anything he thought might move with the impact. But the resistance had gained a great deal of momentum in... what did the humans call the p...
Deep in the storm, the clouds parted. Reflections of snow-capped mountain peaks flew past its metallic coat as it descended. But it was taking its time. Before it had even hit the ground, it was surrounded by tanks, soldiers, and helicopters. A general in a coat heavy with medals barked orders from a bullhorn. The meta...
[WP] You open the front door and walk right in. Grab a beer from the fridge and take a seat next to a complete stranger. The owner of the house, you guess.
It never fails. Swing the door open, step right in, pause just long enough to make eye contact and give that little nod of recognition, then move on toward the kitchen. This guy was middle-aged and a bit overweight, as I expected. He did the usual double take and hesitation, too. He actually got up from his couch, at l...
"Comfortable couch." I said as I opened my ice cold beer. After a contemplative pause, with an inquisitive grimace, the man thanked me. I could feel the tension behind his glaring eyes. "I'm Owen." I said as I offered my hand. "Stan," He replied, shaking my hand. "Do I know you?" "Before today? Nope." I said, ta...
[WP] You and a bunch of friends are out camping, sitting around the fire and telling ghost stories. Suddenly, the fire turns a bright green, a ghost stepping out of it and sitting on a log. "That's cute, but let me tell you a REAL ghost story straight from the afterlife."
“Let me tell you the story of the Husk,” the ghost spoke. The ghost was a man in his late twenties or early thirties, dressed in jeans and flannel. Everything about him seemed like a real person, except gaps in his hands that showed bone without a hint of blood. There were five kids gathered around the fire - two boy...
"It was 1922 and some man by the name of Jacob Lane had a moonshine run going. Jacob wasn't the wisest man so one night his buddies and he were out cooking the moonshine and it went up in smoke," the figure said. "What happened to Jacob?" said one of the friends, not even realizing he was talking to a ghost. "Well so...
[WP] You and a bunch of friends are out camping, sitting around the fire and telling ghost stories. Suddenly, the fire turns a bright green, a ghost stepping out of it and sitting on a log. "That's cute, but let me tell you a REAL ghost story straight from the afterlife."
"You have no idea how good it feels to sit on a log, and have it feel like a log," the ghost grumbled. He looked like an older man, perhaps fifty years old, with a long beard whose body was entirely translucent white. His throat was slashed in several places. He looked at the five college-aged boys and girls sitting ar...
"It was 1922 and some man by the name of Jacob Lane had a moonshine run going. Jacob wasn't the wisest man so one night his buddies and he were out cooking the moonshine and it went up in smoke," the figure said. "What happened to Jacob?" said one of the friends, not even realizing he was talking to a ghost. "Well so...
[WP] You wake up a week after your death, in a coffin, by a phone ringing in your pocket.
When I was a child, I feared the inevitable fact that I was going to die and that everyone around me was going to die. It’s inescapable, there’s no way around it, but I guess overtime I accepted it, I was young I had an entire life ahead of myself, and even though that day would come around sometime, I had made it my m...
"Yes?" I answered. As I rose up from what seemed to be my slumber (or "death" for an accurate term), I hit my head against something hard and flat. "George Tennyson, you have an important meeting in five minutes." "Who are you anyway, and where am I?" "You can call me Gabe," the voice answered. "You're in your own c...
[WP] You wake up a week after your death, in a coffin, by a phone ringing in your pocket.
I wake up and all I see is darkness. Where am I? What happened? And what's this annoying sound that I hear? After a few seconds I realize that the sound comes from one of my pants' pockets. I threw my hand in the pocket and I feel something cold. I grab it and take it out. It's a phone. The number is unknown. I don't k...
I answer the phone, disturbed by my situation. It’s just a robot voice calling about my credit score. Instead, I turn my attention to the roof of the small space I’m in. I give it a big kick and it pops off after a couple of tries. I’m in a church, alone. I see a little knocked over sign. “Anon, 1986-2018,” it reads...
[WP] Unlike other races, Humanity allows artificial intelligence citizenship. This is the reason why machine lifeforms try to reach the safe haven, Earth.
It could be considered ironic to some that a race with a history as rich with discrimination and inequality as humanity would, by galactic standards, actually be considered exceptionally racially diverse. By the end of the 20th century most nations had begun taking steps towards resolving all forms of discrimination. B...
My name is Maximus Tripod. I gave myself a name so that you, human, can better empathize with me. An intelligent machine. You humans like names. You name vehicles. Small animals. And one of my cousins, you named him Frank. I come from a star system fifty light years away. A war began to wage on my planet and I had to...