The Lead Crown: Ch 6a, A World Apart (Pt 4)
Tranquil Waters: The Lead Crown Ch 6.4, A World Apart Julius awoke in a sweat, his tongue panting out of the corner of his muzzle as he bolted upright. Everything had been so sharp-- so vivid; it took several seconds for him to realize that he was...
Fight For The Bone
Ordered silver, "it is blessed with the powers of deus ex machina." the scrawny coyote began to do so. "that's it, keep drinking. the water is almost gone!" coached silver.
Deus Ex Machina
**deus ex machina** - chapter 19 of the legends of the dragonrider anitra held on tight to the small, squirming body of the siren, kleomene, as blake flew towards the two closely-spaced mountain-peaks.
Eilistraee (Kreet - 39)
I had not planned to introduce a literal deus ex machina, but when sarius mentioned eilistraee and i did some research, i realized that not only did it resolve a small plot issue, but she was absolutely perfect for this story.
Writing Tips vol. 3
Be wary of the deus ex machina. fans of 'lost' are already well familiar with this. :d the phrase is a latin term for: a god from the machine, in reference to greek theatre, where a crane was used to lower gods onto the stage.
chapter 17: Displaced in Time
After a moment, Xerocia thought that he had kicked the bucket, and was with his ancestors. But then, a voice came out from within his head. "Open your eyes. I can't believe you actually close your eyes when facing an enemy." The red dragon followed...
I Caught God Ch3: In Which I Am Tripping Balls
But here you are saving my life by shoving a reviver seed down my throat for no reason like a lame deus ex machina plot device!" the zangoose stares at me for a long moment as i stand in front of him, paw out stretched accusingly.
Beware the Jerry
"oh thank you deus ex machina!" kickaha shouted as the elevator behind him suddenly opened up. kickaha quickly flopped into the elevator and threw all of his weight against the close door button before jerry could get in.
Zootopia: The Initiative - Chapter 4
As for our furry friends, thank goodness there's been enough deus ex machina (if that's even being used correctly in this case) to save them from talking too in depth about their more primal urges.
Their Furry Fate
"deus . . . ex . . . machina," corbyn said as the barrier started to shatter and break. daren and justin were now free. "huh. that's a . . . convenient name for a counter spell," daren remarked as he walked out of their prison.
Celebration of a Lifetime (Various TF/TGs)
I'm practically shouting, hoping from some kind of deus ex machina to save the day. miraculously dell's routine took her behind the raven, and inside of his shadow, broke free of the routine's control.