Kindred Spirits, Focus though Trauma
Upon closer examination, he appears to redirect and channel his emotional affliction towards other things around him. this may be anything from increased brutality and hostility, to a deeper attachment to things he values, or even greater focus.
A Perfect Bomb ch.2 - A Terrible Thing to Waste
"it was meant to be a medical, ah...device." he said "a way of curing all manner of neurological...afflictions. it could even have helped those with severe mental...handicaps, gone one step closer to making the world fair.
Emperor's Shadow: Chapter 2
He yawned, either there was no one there, or the night’s travel had final afflicted him. “i haven’t heard a peep out of you, but this might come as a shock…i don’t believe anyone is home.”
Brim Journal Entry 1
I know not of my curse, affliction, or possibly blessing by the gods that thrive on my bloodshed but i believe it part of the cause.
A Biography of a Human: The Matriarchy
Ulric yelped as he rushed to his father resting on his bed, half conscious and raked with his affliction, his face patched with bare spots and the color of his fur drained of any hue and left a ghostly white. “son!"
Chapter 1: The Passing Of A Legend
It was a profound mystery how this affliction had come upon the wisened herd. for the past 5 years, the great guardian had been the sole surviving buck.
You're Not a Monster
Whoever came up with this idea… that i should be afflicted with this freakish tail… i wish i had them in front of me right now, so i could show them what they've cursed me with." bryce remains silent.
Ander - Chapter 6, Subchapter 65
"first, we clean the afflicted area." bethany held out her hand and layla poured some water over the wound, then dried it with a piece of cloth.
Lady of the Collar, Introduced
After the colonial wars ended, the wide territory of aetroziythus felt its grip on reality as a whole loosen: superstitions became real, strange amorphous creatures and their tiny yet corruptive spawn began afflicting anyone foolish enough to disturb their
Hunters for the Ferret - Chapter 3
However, one thing was clear to him, and it was the fact that the lanterns were the key to keeping whatever maladies that afflicted the place even further.
In the Negative: Chapter 9
She disregarded his words for the moment and focused all of her attention on her afflicted mate.
Cold Blooded: The Fallen Knight IV
_ _it is difficult to do the event justice as i pen, for the boy knew of my affliction and endeavored to save me from it. still, his psyche unraveled unto mine until nothing remained. i knew now what i meant to him.