A Savior and a Martyr
Warning: The following story is clean... I guess...I mean, there's some blood (not overly-gratuitous), death and sadness (hopefully something emotionally impactful), but there is no sex or anything like that. Is death an adult-rated concept? I...
"Demons and Martyrs"
What is a martyr if nothing more than a sacrifice? we sacrifice so that others might live, they rejoice as they watch us die. but its okay, hardly anything in this life surprises me anyway.
Nightworld 10: What Remains
“ioana, oh, my sweet sister, i am thanking the martyrs you live." a chorus of small murmurs rippled through the tent, and even ioana seemed to calm somewhat. “a true miracle," “salvation comes in the darkest places." “praise the martyrs.
None So Vile 25: Blood of Heaven
“the merchant martyr and his apocryphal scales!" the corpses exclaimed. “there is no merchant martyr! stop dancing around and tell me what i want to know!" alabaster snarled, leering over them.
A Day of Prayer
Remember young martyr, you must wait until the imam has arrived. that is the main purpose of this operation." achmed nodded humbly. "jamal has prepared the explosives. rest now; he will explain them to you tomorrow."
Reaper: Graesham Campaign: Seventh Interlude
"that way, you get all the people following you as you 'uphold the martyr's ideals' _without_ said martyr yammering on with their own ideas!
A Young Martyr
Blue skies, but the sun is not shining. Warm day, but inside feels cold. That is what many people feel on a school day of May. A few students are too sad to attend classes, being among the first several to...
Alantris, Chapter 7
How can a person be idolized if there was no evidence that he had an involvement with the martyr?"
Nightworld 05: Still Alive
"and what of your martyrs? what would they say to this?" vasile stuck up his nose. "probably that outsiders bring death." "death comes with sickle and peace, there is no harmony without strife."
In the Service of Mystery (Pt. 20)
'i am detective chief inspector martyr, you must be fathers shepherd and kiniun.' we shook paws and martyr turned and gestured expansively to the scene in the garden.
Neopian Takeover
I do not want any martyrs springing up over his death!" a gravely voice said somewhere off to his left. "tie him to the flogging post and let me know when he comes to." was the last thing sir kougra heard before unconsciousness claimed him....
Nightworld 09: Bloodbath
“the… the l-lord of avarice… oh martyrs preserve our memory, please i beg thee!" “why… oh why, please spare us…" jaro nodded, he recognised the armour alright.