My first foray into Horror, though with my own special twist on things. Is it predictable, absolutely, but the goal here is not to instill fear or cause fright. Rather, the story is something I decided to do on a whim - I had no plan, and no real goal in mind. I merely let my train of though create for only an hour.
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To the Ends of the Earth
Chapter 5 of "The Elder Ones: Earth Splitter" Chapter 1 - New Horizons Chapter 2 - The Heart of Wilderness Chapter 3 - City of Lions Chapter 4 - The Trail of Heroes Auroch’s heavy footfalls ensure everything continues to run smooth on the deck of the fluyt as it flies across the treacherous waves of the … Continue reading To the Ends of the Earth
City of Lions
Chapter 3 of "The Elder Ones: Earth Splitter" Chapter 1 - New Horizons Chapter 2 - The Heart of Wilderness If one were to make the arduous journey east across the turbulent and vigorous waters of North Lake Kulvaan, they would come to the continents of Ashaan and Rylnaar. These continents are the fourth and fifth … Continue reading City of Lions
The Heart of Wilderness
Chapter 2 of "The Elder Ones: Earth Splitter" Chapter 1 - New Horizons The first day after Juurynn’s flight from Buulan is quite easy, given the terrain stays flat for as far as his eye can see. The only issue Juurynn needs to worry about are the risks of sunburn and of dehydration. One does … Continue reading The Heart of Wilderness
New Horizons
Chapter One of "The Elder Ones: Earth Splitter" The Nair River flows forth from a deep underground lake in the Dragon’s Spine range along a path meandering through the mountains along a floodplain toward the Western Ocean. It finds itself a popular destination for anglers living in the regions around Buulan Fortress and the Denarr … Continue reading New Horizons
Crusader
Yes, this is a cryptic title, but I will start by saying it does not have any negative connotations. Far from it. In fact, it is an idea I have. One that I am in the process of finalising even as I write this now. I will start by saying that Crusader is going to … Continue reading Crusader
The “Three Worlds” Concept – An Explanation
To write is to make conscious decisions. When you pick a genre to write in, you automatically place yourself within one of Three Worlds. But what are these Three Worlds? Simple. They are a writing tool.
Crow: A Brief Update
The past month has been a hectic period for me, what with assessment going on. Even as I write this, I am midway through my first teaching placement. The joys of being a preservice teacher! Of course, that does not mean I have neglected my literary career. Far from it. I will be the first … Continue reading Crow: A Brief Update
Behind the Book: Crow and Religion
What does Religion have to do with my current novel-in-progress, Crow? The main purpose of this parallel is the underlying God Complex of the focus character.
Dialogue – A Short Story
The following is an off-the-cuff story I came up with that reminds me that dialogue is a powerful tool in any kind of story. Even without any guided action or internal monologues, there is still coherence. Fragmented, yes, but there is still a full story here. Names. Locations. Emotions. They are all something a writer … Continue reading Dialogue – A Short Story