This is my original AU where Peril is evil! She goes out of her way to kill, and feels no remorse in doing so. Scarlet is a meek queen that is scared of her daughter, Ruby. Because of this, she lets Peril live to protect her against her murderous daughter. Scarlet doesn't go anywhere without her loyal bodyguard by her side, for fear of ambush. She knows that if Ruby is in power, she will drive the kingdom to ruin and violence, and she can't find it in her to kill her daughter.Ruby is a SkyWing princess with a spoiled and bratty personality. She hates her mother with a burning passion and wishes Peril were dead. Multiple times she has tried to strike up a deal with Peril, where she gets to kill her mother and Peril can rule along side Ruby, but each time Peril has refused. Ruby kills whoever annoys her and always gets away with it, via bribery or just her status as princess. Her mother is too scared to punish her. Ruby is actually a dragon made up by Chameleon. Scarlet payed him to change Tourmaline, hoping it would erase her evil tendencies, but it didn't work. They couldn't change her true personality in the end.Peril is a dragon who doesn't care about anyone or anything. She doesn't even really like Scarlet, but she feels bad for the meek Queen and so she protects her. After all, Scarlet did save her life, and has made it beautiful. The castle had been changed in many ways to protect it from Peril's firescales. Because of this, she is allowed to go wherever she wants whenever she wants, unless Scarlet needs her. She hates Ruby, finding her insufferable and spoiled. The two dragons fight often, verbally of course. She was named Peril as in, to protect from the peril of Ruby. In this AU, she doesn't love Clay. Instead she makes fun of him in multiple ways, damaging his self esteem quite a bit. Hope you enjoy the story!(Cover Art is by me!)
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September 23, 1941 a young boy was sitting in his small bedroom playing with his wooden train set ,while his parents argued downstairs. The boys parents had been stressed and extremely worried with all that was happening in the world at the moment. The sound of multiple truck engines and the slamming of car doors along with his mothers hurried footsteps are what brought him back from his thoughts. His mother barged into the room grabbing him by the shoulders and having him look directly in her worried,fearful eyes. "Son I need you to go run and hide in the safe room we had and don't come out unless its me or your father calling for you OK?" She rushed out, with a heavy sight at the end. With a quick kiss to the forehead his mother ran out his door and down the stairs. The little boy quickly ran down the hallway and pull on the string that revealed the ladder to the attic. He climbed up the bars of the ladder with clouded eye, the tears just begging to be let out. When he finally got to the top he pulled up the ladder and crawled to the back of the attic with his brown teddy he had managed to snag just before he ran. His whimpers were nearly silent as he breathed heavily, the boys heart pounding with panic and fear. He sat in that same spot for days crying and no one ever came to get him, he slowly died by starvation and the unreadable feeling of loneliness.
This is a fusion of African and Specifically Kenyan ( kalenjin subtribe) high culture, popular culture, and "ancient" tales of a young girls' love story and other stories about her growing up in a life circulated by old history beliefs and what have you, this slightly told history, mark this distinguished collection.CHEBET MERCYLINE, with her multilayered, multidimensional, intercultural singing, tries to explain how almost difficult it is to love a boy freely,she also tries to unravel the complexities of her family's complex situation pertaining freedom and choice. She tells of the trials of art to express her feelings,some of trying to exile part of what she dearly feels, thoughts of thwarted interracial love, and of social injustice. Some poems recall the hard times and difficult fantasies that never seem to come true ,while others echo the typical African tradition and Western broad imaginations. The title poem references her unsung thoughts and rhapsody but it is also a wild in a secret way.Personal revelations open up to a universal cry for compassion,freedom, acceptance and healing. These poems emerge as a powerful and elegant collection , hard-hitting yet refined, sophisticated yet moving.Hope y'all have fun reading them!!!
Since the dawn of time, humans and myth creatures had already co-existed with each other but as time flew by humans slowly began to forget about them and treat them normally as fictions and things only seen in fairy tales and myth creatures in return had become quiet from humans aswell, but an underground mining in eastern florida re-fabricated the world we knew it was. After some miners dug a hole to the ground hoping to find minerals they accidentally encountered a underground temple which after curiosity overcome them, a sudden accident had occured where one of them was crushed by a fallen rock since the temple was old and looked as if it was about to fall apart and the blood of that poor man triggered to what was the cause for the world we live to see today is as it is right now. Myth creatures' power began to get stronger as many more of them was able to enter the human world much easier specially demons, war broke out as these creatures battle and humans were not spared but some of the myth creatures and humans gathered their forces and joined their abilities, having myth creatures teach them how to co-use magic and extinguish this war but after that the world once was never brought back to the way it were, myths creatures never left for peace and so are the demons. After the war, humans also learned and learned more about these creatures defending themselves and also learning how to work with them and from then on, magic and myth creatures that once was only considered to be fictional and only to exist in fairy tales are now part of the human society.
In a world plagued by the Carrington Event, where communication collapses and chaos reigns, a select few individuals find themselves bestowed with extraordinary abilities, each represented by a tarot card. Among them is Eros Hermes, a determined seeker of truth, whose quest for forbidden knowledge leads him to unravel the mysteries of the hierarchy of the universe. Guided by his insatiable curiosity and the allure of power, Eros embarks on a perilous journey, navigating the paths of both the physical and metaphysical realms. As he delves deeper into the secrets hidden within the fabric of reality, he discovers the existence of 21 contract holders, each harboring their own ambitions and agendas. With allies and adversaries alike vying for control over the fate of humanity, Eros must outwit them all. Bound by knowledge yet freed by silence, Eros's fate becomes intertwined with the very essence of existence itself, leading him on a thrilling odyssey of discovery, danger, and ultimately, godhood.In the wake of the Carrington's cosmic sway,Lost are the voices that once guided the day.Gifted with might beyond mortal ken,Each soul marked by a tarot's golden pen.How shall humanity dance in this twisted fray?Will they hold fast, or scatter away?Amidst the chaos, the contract holders stand,To wield their power, or with a higher purpose, band?Enter Eros, seeker of truths untold,Bound by his quest, his ambition bold.Through realms unseen, his path winds and twirls,Yet shall he emerge, or be lost in the shadows' swirls?
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Yeung and Xiang "Xi" Gao are non-magical Chinese teenage twins who share the same strong belief in magic since they were young. They're huge fans of famous performers Shiny Chariot and Glowing Saber when they attended one of their magic shows at 6 years old. After 10 years of working hard with their magic talents, they received acceptance letters from Luna Nova where they will achieve their dreams of becoming a wizard and a witch, not knowing that there are secrets at their dream school waiting for them to unravel. Along the way, they meet Japanese girl Akko, who is non-magical but attending Luna Nova just like them. The Gao twins also encounter a British viscount named Andrew. He strongly has no faith to magic, something that displeases Xi due to her hatred towards people who have negative opinions on magic and witches.Lionel Thibaut is a 16-year-old French boy who has a past he doesn't know ever since he was a baby when a family adopted him. By the time Luna Nova accepted him to attend the school, he sets off to find out who he really is. While he is focused on discovering his origins, he meets British witch Diana, who sparks an interest in him after they first met. She grows curious of his powerful magic, though he prefers to be loved for who he is on the inside more than just his magical abilities.Yeung and Akko might have a lot in common, so what will happen when they find out more about the performers they each idolize in their childhood and see each other beyond their friendship? As Lionel searches for answers to the mystery of his past, how would he feel about Diana when she sees there's more to him than meets the eye and finds herself falling for him? And when Andrew becomes very interested in the tough but nice magic-loving Xi, will she let down her guard towards him as she changes his views on the world of magic?
When the unexpected circumstances require his personal involvement in the production of his upcoming movie, Tristan Wilson comes across the excellent daughter of even a more excellent father, Pauline Cross. The talented novelist in charge of giving a lively spark to the plodding script sweeps Tristan off his feet. Once when she expresses her remarkable ideas with fascinating enthusiasm and confidence in her skills. Then when she snubs at his flirtatious banter, announcing she has no time for short-lived romances with notorious egocentrics. Shocked, but absolutely captivated, Tristan is not going to let the blonde beauty jilt him so easily. Going full steam ahead with his courting, he showers the queen of eloquently piquant scenes and dramatic twists with his undivided attention and seductive presence. But when his plan doesn't follow his script, Tristan decides that it's time to change the strategy, climate and place to make Pauline Cross realise that the special spark which flew between them. Three weeks in the heart of a tropical paradise sounds tempting, but Pauline Cross dismisses the idea at the very beginning. With the last scenes of her latest love story pending to be completed, Paulie can't afford to disappear, let alone be distracted at the apex of her creative activity. Moreover, there's her very alarming soft spot for the producer Pauline's struggling to defy under the normal circumstances. With his special ability to addle her senses, she should give a wide berth to him, not enclose herself with him at some uninhabited island in the middle of nowhere with no-one around to save her from his heady advances. But when an anticipated advent of her writer's block turns tables on her, Pauline embraces the exotic adventure in the hopes of breaking the deadlock, but finds herself becoming the leading lady of her own love story directed by her wilful suitor.
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The Kings of New Orleans are viciously fighting for control of the city, sending the crime rate skyrocketing. Among them, a benevolent doctor called the French Quarter King uses his resources to employ colorful Jesters to achieve his mission. Having groomed them from scared boys into strong, confident, dangerous men, their talents in mortal combat, law enforcement, and political leadership serve their King well. As victims of a horrific crime committed while Hurricane Katrina raged against the city, the Jesters didn’t realize their fates would be sealed on that chaotic August day in 2005. Now, over 10 years later, their King’s operation is in full swing.In Episode One of the series, we learn about Michael Vengeance, a.k.a. “The Black Jester.” Michael’s expert skills in Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, knives, and Chinese throwing stars elevate him to the most lethal member of the team. Subject to violent mood swings due to his identity disorder, the other Jesters struggle to keep him in check while they enact their duties.The Black Jester becomes the police’s main suspect in the murders of dozens of shady businessmen in the city. On the run and scared, a young woman named Rose White finds herself caught up with the vigilante and entangled in the perilous power struggle within the city. The Black Jester’s instinct to protect the young woman may cause her more harm than good as he struggles to reconcile his personalities.To the misfortune of the Jesters, one man catches a glimpse of their operation. Detective Ron Jenkins of the New Orleans Police Department is able to tie Rose to the aggressively hunted vigilante. He must determine her role in the situation in hopes he can find out who the Black Jester is before the body count reaches epic proportions.
A long time ago, a human fell into the underground. This was the seventh and final human needed to break the barrier. The monsters had faith that the human would set them free. The human, however, killed their king, sending the kingdom into despair. The monsters turned to violence and cruelty to fill the void of hurt left by the human. When the same human happened to fall down the mountain again, the timeline is corrupted by a certain flower trying to take over the power to RESET. This allows for a flower blossom to grow on the creature with enough power to RESET. This, of course, doesn't affect the flower that can RESET, but once the human regains this power, the flowers begin to grow. With the hostile environment already in place, how can a weak human survive without RESETing multiple times? And what happens when the flowers begin to consume their body? The human will need someone to protect them, but who would take care of a human that destroyed everything they loved?Undertale--Classic story/gameCredit to Toby FoxUnderfell--exists shortly after a neutral route where monsters turn violentCredit to Alternate Universe communityFlowerFell (Overgrowth)-- A flower grows on Frisk's body each time they RESETCredit to Siviosanei & Underfart SnasTheir Tumblr: https://fleur-de-chat.tumblr.comI do not own Undertale, Underfell, or FlowerFell.Cover art by Me.
In the lively city of Serenade, where ancient customs blend with state-of-the-art technology, a mysterious crisis unfolds - individuals lose their memories, marked only by a crimson symbol. Yuki Hiroshi, a reserved psychology student with the unique ability to traverse minds, embarks on a quest after his friend Aya falls victim to this memory loss. During his journey, Yuki encounters the enigmatic "Crimson Riddle,"leaving cryptic messages hinting at the origin of the crimson symbols, adding an air of mystique to the evolving narrative. Delving deeper, Yuki uncovers "The Memory Keepers," a concealed society led by the charismatic Kurogami, manipulating memories to create a utopia free from emotional burdens. However, meddling with memories spawns malevolent "Memory Phantoms" terrorizing Serenade. Guided by a forgotten legend, Yuki forms a diverse team, each member possessing unique abilities tied to their past experiences. As they confront Phantoms and Keepers, a profound truth emerges - Serenade itself is an ancient sentient being, a repository of human experiences.The final battle unfolds in Serenade's mind, where Yuki confronts Kurogami, revealing initially noble motives twisted by the city's overwhelming memories. In a climactic decision, Yuki chooses to free the city's consciousness, dispersing memories back into the world. As crimson symbols vanish, people reclaim their memories, learning to embrace their past. With Phantoms gone and Keepers disbanded, Serenade welcomes a new era of self-awareness. Yuki, now a revered hero, returns to his studies, sharing experiences and research, and "Crimson Mind" stands as a thought-provoking manga celebrating human resilience and the importance of embracing one's past while looking to the future.
In a tale that weaves through the fabric of time, Adhira, a spirited young woman of the 21st century, finds herself inexplicably transported to the majestic 18th century. Her modern sensibilities clash with the traditional world of kings and kingdoms, setting the stage for a riveting saga of royal romance and forbidden love.Thrown into a world where marriage is sacred and unbreakable, Adhira must navigate the treacherous waters of royal life. Her modern defiance and stubbornness spark a series of conflicts with King Arjun, but beneath their clashes lies a burgeoning respect and understanding. Together, they tackle the challenges that threaten the kingdom, forging a bond that transcends their differences.Yet, Adhira's heart remains tethered to her own time. Her world is shattered when she encounters her friends from the future, a poignant reminder of the life she has lost. In a moment of raw honesty, she reveals her origins to Arjun, explaining that her inability to love him stems from her inevitable return to the future.Determined to keep her by his side, King Arjun unveils his own shocking secret: he too is from the 21st century, a man trapped in a time not his own. His obsessive love for Adhira is not just born of prophecy but of a shared fate. With this revelation, the stakes are higher than ever. Arjun's calculated plans and relentless pursuit of Adhira's love take on new meaning, as he strives to bind her to him across the chasm of time.In "Echoes of Eternity", love battles against the currents of destiny. Adhira and Arjun's journey is one of passion, conflict, and ultimate reconciliation, as they discover that their love might just be powerful enough to transcend the boundaries of time itself. Will Adhira embrace the timeless bond with her king, or will the call of her century pull her away? Dive into this enchanting novel to find out.
Dance is the language of the soul. It is a different level of existence and a heightened sense of self. Dance conveys which is otherwise impossible to be said with an ever lasting impact.We, at Creative Academy, endeavor to help dance enthusiasts learn to communicate through dance. For us, dance is not only a physical exercise but is something that has its roots in spirituality. All the forms of dance such as hip hop, jazz, contemporary, ball and salsa are like different languages to convey what your soul wants to say.Creative Academy believes that dance is natural to human body. You may already be doing a few moves of a certain genre but you may not know it. Dinit Roham, a renowned hip hop dancer said “Dance came naturally to me. I knew a lot of hip-hop moves even before I knew what hip-hop was.” And this is something which happens to each one of us. Creative Academy only refines these moves and helps you become a better dancer.The academy is situated at Nigdi Pimpdi Chinchwad at Pune in Mumbai. The academy specializes in an array of dance forms particularly hip hop and contemporary. Teaching dance for many years now, we have gathered seasonal trainers who understand what your body is good at and train you in that.Creative Academy has created many performers who have performed through various platforms. Recently, a street performance was given by our rising stars on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. We also organize dance seminars and events where we provide a platform to our students to showcase their talent to the world.As my ending note to this, I would like to quote Charles Baudelaire. He said “The dance can reveal everything mysterious that is hidden in music, and it has the additional merit of being human and palpable. Dancing is poetry with arms and legs.”
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Introduction In the enchanting tale of "From '90s Nostalgia to Future Dreams: My Journey Through the Years," we embark on an extraordinary adventure alongside our protagonist, CJ Mazo. As we delve into CJ's life, we witness the transformation of a young individual navigating the ever-changing world from 1998 to 2024.Character: CJ Mazo CJ Mazo is a resilient and determined individual, full of dreams and aspirations. From their humble beginnings in the late '90s, CJ grows up facing various challenges and experiences that shape their character. With an unwavering spirit, CJ embraces both the nostalgic memories of the past and the exciting possibilities of the future. Setting of the Story The story unfolds in various locations, providing a rich tapestry of experiences for CJ. From the small town where CJ spent their childhood to bustling cities and even international destinations, each setting adds depth to their journey.Plot of the Story As we follow CJ's journey, we witness their growth, struggles, triumphs, and personal development. From the innocence and wonder of childhood, CJ navigates through the joys and heartaches of adolescence, explores their passions, builds relationships, and discovers their true purpose in life. Along the way, CJ encounters unexpected obstacles, makes life-altering decisions, and learns valuable lessons that shape their path.
[ BOOK FOUR ]The hunters become the hunted... Carter Hale and her friends saved Beacon Hills from the evil Dread Doctors bent on destroying it. The pack has faced countless challenges through the years: power-hungry Alphas and master assassins-but worst of all-fighting against each other. With the Beast and Raeven put to rest, they are finally able to get back to their regular lives, or so they thought. Panic soon spreads through the town and the pack struggles to protect each other when people they once knew are completely forgotten; being erased from reality. The infamous Wild Hunt comes to Beacon Hills and they will do everything in their power to wipe the town off the map, like so many before it. The pack must stick together to fight for their own survival and, ultimately, the fate of Beacon Hills, but everything changes when someone close to them is taken. Stiles Stilinski has been captured and erased by the demonic Ghost Riders who are continuing to wreak havoc. Even the members of the pack have forgotten him and it causes their lives to drastically change. While Malia struggles with her inner coyote, Lydia brings them one step closer to finding Stiles. And Carter will stop at nothing to free Stiles. Yet with each passing day the tension between Carter and Scott grows. Then Carter uncovers a long-hidden secret, one that shocks her to the core, and realizes tragedy may be unavoidable. As she learns more about her destiny, she realizes that before they can defeat the Wild Hunt, she has to sacrifice something of grave importance to her.[ season six a & b ][ book 4 of the silent guardian series ]photo creds: denoctem
An angelic smile, tear-streaked eyes, and 37 stab wounds. These were the three things that Hitomi Fudo left the world with. The Japanese police force is utterly baffled by the brutality of the crime and many request to be moved onto another assignment as Hitomi's smile haunts their dreams.One brave but troubled detective, Nobu, decides to pursue the meaning behind her final act of defiance, an innocent grin in the face of death. The bureaucracy of the Japanese police force has other plans, much more pressing matters than the death of one young girl for the inspector to attend to. Forced to pass the case of Hitomi's murder on to his rival colleague and made to solve yet another gang violence fiasco, Nobu is afraid this may end up yet another unsolved murder in the sprawling metropolis of Osaka, Japan.Nobu is determined, however, as in a modern world where every day blends into the next, the image of a smiling cadaver can leave an impression - one that won't leave your head until you get to the bottom of its meaning. Nobu is left with little other choices than to resort to the young but dangerous classmate of Hitomi: Aoi Matsui.With the help of miss Matsui, and many winding turns and foolish mistakes, Nobu is at last faced with a difficult truth. Hitomi's death seems to carry other-worldly connotations. The strange, vividly coloured toilet paper that was left on her body, the fact that every suspect asserts innocence in face of apparently overwhelming evidence - this was one case that Nobu might not be able to solve, or even fully understand; and that very thought threatens to drive him to insanity.
In a world plunged into chaos and destruction by a devastating nuclear war, two young souls, Hiroshi and Emi, become the last hope for humanity. Hidden in a long-forgotten bunker buried beneath the scorched earth of Japan, they embark on an incredible journey of survival and rediscovery.As the remnants of the outside world crumble under the weight of despair, Hiroshi and Emi forge a sanctuary within the confines of their subterranean prison. Guided by Hiroshi's thirst for knowledge, they uncover a treasure trove of forgotten wisdom, learning about history, science, and the enduring power of hope.Despite the desolation surrounding them, Hiroshi's ingenuity leads to the creation of an underground oasis, a testament to the indomitable human spirit. As their bond deepens, the siblings hear a faint radio signal, a fragile thread connecting them to other survivors. With trembling hearts, they dare to venture outside.Emerging into a fractured and unforgiving world, Hiroshi and Emi join a group of survivors struggling to rebuild civilization. They bring with them the wisdom and hope they've cultivated in the depths of their shelter. Together, they face the challenges of a harsh new reality, learning from the mistakes of the past and striving to create a better future."Rising from the Ashes: A Tale of Hope" is a poignant and inspiring story of resilience, friendship, and the enduring belief that, even in the darkest of times, hope can rise from the ashes. Through Hiroshi and Emi's journey, readers will witness the extraordinary strength of the human spirit and the potential for rebirth in a world teetering on the brink of oblivion.
On an edge of a cliff, a girl stood frigid. Her head bowed, locks as golden as the setting sun escaped the warmth of her hood.The air gently carressed her pale skin. Her cloak rippling as a sudden hard blast of wind went through her as if it really intended to hit her frail frame. But she did not moved an inch. She was wearing filthy clothes inside her majestic cloak. The cloak seemed so misplaced on her shoulders. With the royal blue color and the velvety feel to it, the intricate silver details embroidered on the sides and the back, and the little crystals embedded on the neckline, it just seemed so out of place on her. The girl finally decided to move. She looked up, looking at the sun slowly kissing the vast shimmering ocean, muttering words not audible. "Father, why?"Her voice carried so much pain and anger that the cruel wind stopped as if to hear her suffer.As the sun slowly went into the open arms of the sea, a lone tear slowly slid down her cheeks to the grassy land on her feet. Before the last rays of the sun were consumed by the darkness, the girl looked up. She had bloodshot eyes, tearstained cheeks as if she spent her hours standing on the cliff, just crying. Her face contorted with rage but deep within her, she felt confused and most of all, scared. Scared of what to come. Scared of the future of her own kingdom. ***********
Petrucci's supergroup trio is rounded out by bassist Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs, Flying Colors), who played on Petrucci's G3 tours and his first solo album, 2005's Suspended Animation. In an interview, Petrucci expressed lofty, albeit merited, praise for LaRue: "It was awesome bringing Dave back to play bass on this album. He is just such a monster player who can handle anything you throw at him with tastefulness and unmatched musicality. His melodic approach to bass lines along with impeccable technique and groove for days really stands out on these tunes."As Petrucci shreds, soars and solos melodically throughout, his fingers sound as if they've been reared on steak and caffeine. Unrelenting, unforgiving, trying to learn these songs by ear is probably about as manageable as trying to catch smoke. Particularly on "Temple of Ciradia," easily the albums heaviest number, as the Portnoy/LaRue dynamic truly takes hold. As it does again in "Gemini", capturing a grittier, heavy rock vibe with the main riff that fizzes past. After several brief interludes that echo early Velvet Revolver, waves of Flamenco guitar wash over you and its all-glorious good fun. Though, lest we forget its more somber moments found in the ballad "Out of the Blue" which hauntingly captures the spirit of Gary Moore. And yet, 'Terminal Velocity' continuously detours back to genial solos boasting a broad, pop-punk smile. Most notably in "Happy Song," sounding as if Big Country instrumentally reimagined the Sum-41 hit "Still Waiting". This should sound like the musical equivalent to sampling pickles dipped in mustard when, in fact, it winds up with more peanut butter and chocolate relationship. Like a doughnut burger it really shouldn't work, but, wonderfully, it kind of does!