Scavenging for Survival
They were created by some outside force that only seemed like a mind by how it interacted with the ancient.
Counter Earth Chronicles Dual Realities Chapter 25: Can You Feel The Fear?
Now i am not so sure... what about outside forces that are neither beastial or human? the klis or the entity sir ram prevented from destroying the empire when he changed the timeline? one? whatever, it is complicated.
Into The Mouths Of Madness
An outside force, maleficent in nature, born out of hatred and contempt. a power that wishes to corrupt us, lead us astray from good._ _yet we are all born with a true evil inside us. a monster inside our skin.
StarFox Universe [R]aid: 02 Claws and Feathers
Both the industrial complex and living quarters were positioned closest to the rock face, providing access to drilling locations as well as protection from any potential outside force.
Cross to Bear Part One
That was something no outside force could ever hope to best, not when he had those who reminded him why he would fight and continue to fight regardless of the outcome or the odds. he had his entire life to atone for the mistakes of his past.
Everwinter Ch42 & Epilogue: Cycle of Life
You have a castle that has never been breached by outside forces, and a reputation that makes others quiver in their boots. the blessing may be gone, but the blood of mages burn in the younglings behind you.
Wind of Change: Chapter 43
"there is an outside force that hastened the process," said atho. "that tear with white light, lunera. i sensed a powerful being beyond that tear. it's as if...the warnings are true.
Broken Pieces. Chapter Twenty-Two.
Even if they weren’t part of the pack, just being within his territory could protect them from outside forces. they knew of him, everyone did, and there were many trying to win over his favor now that they were given the chance.
Just Keep running!
I took to the sky once outside, forcing what little remained of my fire into my wings, putting as much distance between me and everyone else as possible. i didn't intend to stop.
A Lamb Among Wolves Ch:32
The only thing he had to worry about now was simply the outside forces that could cause those seemingly mundane activities to prove rather difficult. vernon didn't doubt his mother's assertions about the fair-goers, or his father.
LINKS - Chapter 15 - Chess
Shakily, as if his arm were being moved by some outside force, luke brought the barrel up to his own temple. "no... no i... i did that... i took azee away from me." his breath came in gasps as his finger curled around the trigger.
Among the Stars. Chapter Six.
And now there were outside forces threatening to take it away from him... and he couldn’t even get mad or frustrated about that. isaac blamed this damned field for these intrusive thoughts.