Way of the Beast, part 6
“Master Zaulii, you wanted to see me?” Llifen stood outside the small room that adjoined the main temple. That morning, a messenger had come to his living quarters, informing him that he was being summoned in order to discuss certain matters. What...
Dragon Knight
I don't intend for this to start a religious debate (it is hard to leave out religion when telling a story about a crusader dragon). i meant to stick more to the morality aspect. hope you enjoy it was dark and raining and i was feeling the cold.
The Tale of Mortibe from the Song of Hannari
Now it came to pass, when the generations since the Time of the Shears when life became mortal were fourteen thousand, four hundred and sixty-three, that the Gods of Old became as mortals, indolent and corrupt in their ways. Dai Yel, He of the Highest...
Creation Story from The Song of Hannari
In long-past time, amid the eternal darkness of chaos that lies beyond the beyond, there was the Great Truth. And the Great Truth chose to be, and it was. And the Great Truth grew vast and fecund, and its fecundity abounded that it would be as good...
Way of the Beast, part 1
It was a dark night in the village. By day, the cobblestone-lined streets would be packed with wolves and their pushcarts, selling their wares. And amidst the hustle and bustle, it would be easy to ignore the wolf with matted fur skulking about. That...
With These Broken Wings: Chapter 2
Alaine was flying. His wings rowed through the air and the sun was warm on his back. No longer did the ache and pain of his crippled body haunt him. His scales were the color of the sky itself and he was whole and complete. The clouds were beneath him,...
Monster Called Man
Firstly--let me confront the notion that the human body is inviolate to religion.
Preaching to a Bear
At a certain college campus in texas, where all the tallest tales begin, a trio of chaplains ministered to the students, each to his particular religion.
Divine: Chapter 4
Divine: Chapter 4 Vicar Morrel wiped the cold sweat from his brow with his shaky paw. He felt drained as if something had suddenly sucked his life out of him. He had never felt such a dread before in his life, and he didn't understand why it had hit...
Gray's Christmas - a CTContest entry
Yet, you avoid religion, especially christmas. it almost seems to bother you. why?" i leaned against the cinderblock wall. i didn't answer right away. truth is, i was deciding whether to answer at all.
Divine: Chapter 3
Divine: Chapter 3 The worsening rain and wind didn't help Vargus and his ascent up the crater. The sides were a muddy mess that gave way under his feet while he dragged the limp body of what he could only assume to be one of the gods that were...
The Wolves of Gryning: Chapter 28
She made a quick circle around her head with both hands--a religious gesture, meant to deign respect towards a god or spirit.