When you have something of value, there will always be someone trying to leech off it. When I first started out in fashion, I was desperate for any sort of approval. Any modicum of validation that I was worth something, that all

I see a stick. Simple, long and slender. A perfectly shaped blunt weapon that is carved, sanded and shaped for but a single reason. To cripple. Who it cripples is determined by the hand that wields the stick. In the hands of justice,

Life as we know it is built on a very basic cycle. Wake up, go to work, come home, go to sleep. Small variations, perhaps, but that's the gist of it. Simple, easy, routine. And that routine keeps you moving forward, never worried about

"I've seen several addicts here in Arcadia." "All of them were normal people that couldn't handle the stresses life had to offer or just had one bad day too many. Due to their grievances and misfortunes, they turn to drugs and

I used to own a dog, curious git that it was. Liked to rove around and explore, well his propensity adventuring got us both into trouble. Because he well, he liked pissing, and he didn’t much enjoy being told where

"When I look around Arcadia all I can see is the horrors that go on within its walls." "Pain, death, desolation, poverty." "But what if I closed my eyes?" "Refused to look at the pained, to glance upon the damned?" "While I wouldn't be

If the world is a jungle, prison is more like a zoo. People assume it's more dangerous on the inside but the one thing every inmate has in common is that the worst thing these animals have ever done is out

As a young man, I got around. I’d fock bitches of my own free will and all without a motha fockin care in the world. Life was sweet. But then everything changed. One day, I decided to take a ride on a particularly scabby

One night, long ago, when myself and me brother were both wee lads, I broke his record player. The fecking thing was driving me crazy. Every night, it was the same record, by the same band, playing the same songs about the

When I was coming up, we didn’t have shit. So when the dinner plate was empty, my pops would gather us around for story time. My fave was the one about pigs. Most people think pigs are foul creatures, living in slop and

“Welcome one and all to the Foley Funhouse!” “Death is a very final and terrifying thing, children. I know that sometimes, people like Jasper Redgrave can scare you, so I’ve brought a friend to help you understand.” “Please meet Deathly Dan.” “My daddy

"There's a popular saying in the art business." "If two things are similar in manner and their ways, it is said that they are cut from the same cloth." "For example, you can take two similar pieces of art and compare them

I once met a man, on level designation 93, who was a little insane. His years if livin' on that level of Arcadia had driven him to be somethin' close to primal. He retained his humanity but he was just

“I once knew a young lady, she was beautiful and passionate. She would light up any room she entered, like a ray of sunshine first thing in the morning. I admired from a far, never knowing her, never speaking to

Lost souls wander our world, looking for their raison d'être. Their reason for being, their justification for their very existence. Which begs the question: just what is it that gives this life meaning? Through it all--what is it that motivates these souls to

Now there was a man named Ahlan, who came before the Preacher. Tearfully, he spoke of his son Logan. Logan had been a promising young man, full of bright energy and ready to defy the dark world he lived in. He just knew

Let me tell you, cabron', there's only one thing I love more than a blue filete.  Lightly seared on each side, and then still breathing on the inside -  Mooin' for its fuckin' abuelo - and if it ain't breathing, it'll sure be

"A boy was suffering from severe and constant night terrors that prevented him from sleeping." "His mother, worried that these night terrors would be the death of her son, took him to the doctor's office. While there, he was prescribed pills

The process of developing film is often a strenuous, time-consuming one. It takes a tremendous amount of skill to master, and that skill only comes from practice. It's a process of many, many steps, and practicing every step is a matter of

In the desert of Arcadia there are birds, these birds they circle overhead when they see a creature near death, and before they swoop in to feast on their prey, they let out a fatal screech, and the last song the dying

"When it comes to eatin' beasts a lotta the boys come to an argument." "Which meat is better?" "White or dark?" "Now, to folks like me you'd think that sounds like an asinine thing to argue about, wouldn't ya?" "But some people make it

Do you know the saying I know it like the palm of my hand? Yeah, I can't relate. Every morning, my hands sport a new detail. Where the calluses end, the broken skin begins. Too many pricks of a needle to count riddle

When faced with the prospect of a uncontrollable fire, we look for solutions. When crime gets out of control, we look to laws and enforcement to regain control. Once peace is restored, we are able to return to our lives

Ya naa, teeth are pretty fascinatin’ fockin things. Every tooth is different; they each form slightly different shapes which allow them to operate their very unique roles. There be the incisors, canines, premolars, an’ molars – all of which work in tandem

"Everyone knows Humpty Dumpty." "An egg  who sat high upon the wall, looked up to by quite literally by all who could see him." "And people loved Humpty." "As he balanced on the bricks and waved to those below he believed he had

I see a machine. Adorned with bright flashing lights and colours, it has all the bells and whistles it needs to accomplish a specific job. Its purpose to entice people, to attract them. For the machine is a Giving Machine, and the more

‘He walks into the room He’s got a briefcase like a bomb. A smile on both faces, And he calls it aplomb   He wants a bite of your apple, Hands you back the peel. He’s fresh out of law school He’s got a license to steal' All she

“The canine brain is a fascinating thing.” “For research, I once owned a small puppy. I didn’t name it, nor did I create attachment to it. I simply studied its progression as a creature under my command.” “The formative years of its

“Welcome one and all to the Foley Funhouse!” “Our friends at the police are there to protect and serve.” “It’s their job to make sure they catch criminals and put them behind bars to protect Arcadia.” “So today, I’ve asked a good friend

Have you heard, sweet children? THEY want you to stop eating candy. THEY want you to LIVE as LONG as you can. EVEN if that means you cannot enjoy sweets. EVEN if that means all you can eat are vegetables. They are SOCIOPATHS in WHITE

Diabetes is really a nasty disease. It causes your body to be unable to regulate insulin levels, which could lead to a number of complications including irreversible nerve or sensation damage, poor wound healing, and other serious chronic issues. It’s a controllable

“A long time ago there was once a King, who reigned over his land.” “The land he called home was once considered to be worthless, looked down upon by others. It had been run down, uncared for. The fields yielded no

A doctorate degree is the highest educational achievement in Arcadia. No matter where you come from or who you have ties to, a doctorate automatically fast tracks you into the upper echelon of society. We dream of climbing that proverbial mountain for

"There was once two best friends." "Both of them growing up in poverty. They lived within the slums of Arcadia, fighting tooth and nail to make it day to day." "They both had no one but each other. One's father was an

Every photographer worth their salt knows to build a top-notch portfolio, showcasing the cream of the crop of their work. But not all portfolios are created equal. They focus on a target audience with a specific purpose, reflected in the style of

"A child picks up a stick to play fight with his friend." "They rush at each other with their 'weapons' drawn and ready to attack. They strike at each other without caution or the intention to harm." "When either child gets hit

"Have you read the Odyssey?" "In the end, there is a massive feat, a labor, that is set out to crown the new king of Ithaca." "To become the leader of the land, one simply had to string Odysseus' bow and fire

"In nature, all animals abide by the food chain." "Big and small, skinned or furred, they all have their place in the pecking order with each and every one fighting to be at the top of that blood covered chain." "At the

Me brother and I live under the shadiest of branches - the underground where blokes fancy bloodshed. 'Round here, people will do just about it all - if not for the dime, for the loyalty of a leader that's not 'fraid

I remember the day I found out I had to climb my first mountain. I was filled with equal measures of excitement and nerves. I'd never attempted anythin' like it before, and I had no idea what to expect. But

"Say Cheese!" The photographer says with a smile as fake as the one you're about to make. You say the words, the light flashes, and your false happiness is immortalized. Framed within the glass structure, the ideal version of you that everyone brags

Do you know what’s fun for good old Conservator Wolfe? Having people asking him all the time, “Sign off on this for me”, “Grant me this permit”, and my favorite, “It’s for the orphans”.  I am sorry if I sound sarcastic,

Chewing gum is a real hike, is it not my sweet children? Just chomping, over and over, never giving up, never surrendering. Even when your jaw is tired!  Especially when your jaw is tired! After all, it's about persevering, enduring, and

Be careful what you wish for, lest you suffer the fate of the Fashionista. Many moons ago, the Fashionista lived for nothing but the latest fashion trends. As her notoriety increased, a wise old witch took glance of her. She had

I've always found vigilantes to be exhausting. Self-righteous do-gooders who, in the vain of righteous heroism, seek to impose their own brand of justice on a world that seems to have fallen away from them. They claim to want to help

I look at the world, and I notice it's turning, While my guitar gently weeps. With every mistake, we must surely be learning, Still, my guitar gently weeps. A young boy was given a guitar. Along with his instrument he was given a warning. 'Time works

The spirit of revolution was in the air, the people’s gaze fixed upon Mount Olympus. They gathered from near and far to bring about their vision. Seeing the crowds, the Preacher went up on the mountain. Thus it was that he opened

When a brotha calls by my bordello, hot to fockin’ trot, he does so for one simple reason: My bitches be the best motha fockin’ bitches in all Arcadia, yo. Ya see

Felix Foley: “Welcome one and all to the Foley Funhouse!” Felix Foley: “Unfortunately, the unusual events last week at Clash has left me feeling a little… under the weather.” Pistol Pete: “So Pistol Pete be takin’ the fuck over.” Felix Foley: “Everyone, please

There was once a mountain that no-one had ever climbed. Generations upon generations of people had come and gone, but no-one had ever reached the mountaintop without losing their life. Finally, a mountain climber whose skill was known far and wide

On the road, there's nothin' so important as a pair of comfortable, hard-wearin', warm boots. Aside from Colt, they're the first thing on my list when I'm plannin' my next journey. Y'see, as a traveller, the miles you walk are your

  ‘We breathe, we live, we die.’ ‘The human life broken down to into the most basic of explanations. But rarely does anyone ask how, rarely does anyone ask why.’ ‘Because humans are basic and primitive. They don’t care to understand how they

Did you know there is a path that not even a dog could sniff out? A road hidden behind the view of everything you see, no matter how keen your eyes may be. It is not a trail you can find on

  All that glitters is not gold.   Imagine, if you will, a child entering a shop, their tiny eyes darting from shelf to shelf. After surveying the entirety of available wares, the glint of a shiny new toy stops them in their tracks. Just

Yesterday, me brother and I found a scattering of remains in the fields that we roam, all disassembled like a bunch of fuckin' Legos.  Up until recently, this wasn't a prominent occurrence in our valuable travels.  Here and there, we'd see Bob

A doctor's promise is to heal those who come to them for care. To help those in need where ever they may find them. They hold a special place in society, for they help those who need it most. To

"Symmetry" "One could argue that the perfect piece of art work would have to be symmetrical." "To be perfectly symmetrical, it would mean that if you were to fold the piece in half, it would perfectly overlap with the other half." "One side

When the people of Arcadia crave a small somethin’ to supplement their egos, they come to me. If a brotha from anotha is needin’ a pick me up to enhance his self-esteem an’ transform his ass from zero to hero at

Every picture tells a story, and some go off the deep end. I was at a festival once, camera in hand, ready to document the fun and excitement of the day. With every click of the shutter, I captured a small piece

So many people have asked me what got me into fashion design but no one asks the real question, what made me stick with it? Her name was Carlene, a model who was as new to her industry as I was

"There was a time when I cared about more frivolous things in life. For example, what I'd wear on a daily basis in my tier." "I prided myself on being a well dressed family man that cared about how he looked.

Do you have lots of dinero, amigo?  You looking to cash the fuck in, papi?  Are you a beautiful amiga that's stuck in the mud, desperately looking for a way to tie loose ends as quickly as possible and cover a little bit of, say, a tarnished

I’ve heard stories upon stories in my time at Guardians Hall.  Stories that would fill the common street rat with rage, sorrow, and compassion.    But they all have the same thing in common, everyone who’s telling that story believes they’re entitled

"Lotsa different animals have a little bone in their body called a wishbone." "Ever eaten a turkey? Gnawed on chicken? If you're real hungry, that wishbone is waiting for you to take it." "It's two halves barely held together at the tip,

There is someone Walking behind you Turn around, look at me All he wanted was one photograph. The perfect snapshot of her. All he required was information. To watch her and investigate. It is what they wanted of him, and he would always give the

I remember the flames as I conjured the spirits of Zala Alqamar. They rose forth, split from the runes I had placed before them, defying the infernal cauldron below them. As they filled my body, dark energy exploded through my body. It

Felix Foley:  “Welcome one and all to the Foley Funhouse!” Felix Foley: “Today, boys and girls, my good friend Polly Parrot has asked to join us to talk about a very important topic; pst, it’s photography in sex education.” Polly Parrot: “Thanks

Now there was a man named Nicos, a once well-known artist. He came to the preacher at dawn, speaking of his tortured past. For once he had been a musician, who found solace in peace in plucking carefully controlled melancholy melodies on

You see some pretty gruesome stuff in a profession like mine. Stuff that really leaves an impression on you. But, as a medical professional, you have to put those feelings aside in order to make informed, and sometimes bold, decisions. There was one

“The skull is a complex and marvellous wonder of creation.” “It’s sturdy in places and encloses and protects the brain, meninges and cerebral vasculature.” “It truly is a marvel.” “I could bop you on the top of your head with a whole variety

My dad used to whisk me to sleep with tales of valiant, stalwart protectors from all walks of life. I'd spend every waking moment pretending to save the world But Arcadia is a broken and soulless place that's not fit for a

Every picture is a memory, and mine are vivid. I took a gig at an art gallery once, the night of a spectacular exhibit by a curious artist. Conversing with the guests, he explained the method to his madness. This was a man

"I've heard many songs throughout my previous life, but the one that sticks with me the most is the fire's song." "It starts off slow, humming a few notes quietly before quickly picking up the pace and increasing in volume. Those

In a world where the climb is all there is, some get to the top climbing rung by rung. Others choose to climb wrong by wrong. My mother unfortunately was the latter. She was proud of it too. You see most people in

“The human being is a lucky species…The ability to listen and hear music and song…” “Lucky.” “Take this cranium, this skull and think how lucky they are to have it

"Arcadia has seen it's fair share of artist." "Some of them have even gone on to create works of art that become known throughout all of Arcadia as masterpieces." "To an untrained eye, these pieces are perfect. But upon further inspection, each

The pussycat is a fascinatin’ fockin’ creature wit’ their two cutesie ears, four legs, four paws, one wiggly ass tail, an’ as legend would have a nigga believe - nine motha fockin’ lives. Despite all that - none of said shit

There are many barren lands in Arcadia. Some have been barren as long as humankind can cast back it's mind. Maybe since the dawn of time itself, some would say. Some became barren through some kind of action, or inaction, of

Once through a strange sort of gaffe Two twins became one, split in half! One sweet, to be blunt The other? A cunt But both took a ride on me staff. Ehehehehe! Have you heard about her lad? The woman who was once two but

A professional hunter knows what he's looking for, aye? It's a wee bit of a field out there for the normal eye, but the true men of the woods already know where ya'blokes are hiding from us. We ought to lay low, says

Close your eyes. I see a mirror.  But this is no ordinary mirror, no.  A lavish mirror set in a forgotten room. Surrounded by the bones of countless souls that had found it.   No ordinary mirror, because it is said that this mirror shows

“A photograph.” “In it, a man looks charming. He’s a blue collar worker with a heart of gold and a family that love him. He’s attractive, but in a guy next door kind of manner.” “His adoring family are beside him. They

They said he was a bad man. They said he was misunderstood. But whatever they said, he needed to be stopped. Filename: Drexl.  When the hard number came strutting into my office, the last thing I expected him to do was to break down

A calm before the storm. A whistling in the trees. Paranoia is blowing in the breeze. All I’ve ever found is burning to the ground, and all I’ll ever do is burn a hole in you. A spark becomes a flame, The wheels begin to rust. Ashen

I'm a legitimate businessman, mi chico. And the thing I hate the most of all? Negrocio incompleto. Sketchy business. Through all of these years that I've managed my Club 40, I have admittedly been victim to many corrupt dealings. When I was younger,

When they brought me out to do a photoshoot, I thought I’d have an exciting subject. But it was just a pair of trees. Short ugly trees, at that. All they were good for was stealing everyone’s precious space down here in

An artist places a brush on canvas, and the world feels inspired. They see deep messages in the art, either for themselves or for the artist. Artists express their deepest selves in the simplest of brushstrokes. They express their desires, their

I try to come up with individualized treatment plans for each of my patients. It’s so important to determine the precise needs they have in order to get them exactly what they need. The quicker you can pinpoint the most viable

Here’s the thing being the best legal representation in Arcadia, I’ve seen some shit.  Like the client I had, maybe not the best person in the world but a willing informant to the APD.    Yeah, he committed petty crimes, pickpocketing, minor vandalism,

"Everyone sees the world just a bit differently." "Imagine someone showed you a spreadsheet with a thousand numbers on it, each one slightly changing every second in accordance with the numbers around it." "As the numbers go up, the person who made

"Everyone wants to be a lone wolf." "The person who walks by their lonesome with no more than one companion at their side. People like to believe these types are strong, silent, untouchable." "But the thing is? When you're by yourself? Isolated?

Now there was a young woman named Sophia, who was a master of cloth and color, of everything fashionable. She came to the Preacher at night and wove a tale, speaking of her long search for the perfect outfit to wear

Felix Foley: “Welcome one and all to the Foley Funhouse!” Felix Foley: “Today, boys and girls, we’re going to hear from a very special friend; his name is Old man Bertie. Old man Bertie has glaucoma and struggles to see. But

My sweet children! My sour children! Hear me well, for I have dreams to sell! Sweet dreams! Sour dreams! And every DREAM in between! DREAMS so delicious your TASTEBUDS will SCREAM. My tasty, brand new CANDY DREAMS is all the RAGE

"The day I was born my world was bathed in darkness." "No color, no radiance, simply a shroud of black right before my very eyes." "Most would see this lack of color in their lives and they would give into the bleakness,

Eden was a planet filled with laughter, and joy, and freedoms. A planet united in vision and in voice. Until the day the Ashen came. When they took those freedoms from us, they took art, music, creativity and self-expression but

There was once an ancient warrior that protected the innocent and warded off evil incarnate, slaying the forces of darkness before the outside world even knew they existed. He wielded not sword or shield, but stone and masonry as his

In the early echoes of the morning, through the thin fog and the bleeps and bloops of the sterile hospital, she opened her eyes for the first time. 4 pounds, 3 ounces. The brightest blue eyes and that little coif of

There is a belief among men that they were blessed by God to have free will. They believe that by providence they are afforded the right to steer their lives, like ships, towards whichever horizons they so desire. In many ways, man

Oi everyone! I'm Chip Montana! And I'm grabbing nature

There’s two types of worship in religion. The first kind is true worship. This type hurts because it changes things not only for us but for those around us as well. It’s outcome is good for all parties: the hungry are

A man hires one of the finest construction crews he knows to complete a special project. He has his mind set on an amazing piece of architecture, serving as headquarters for his operation. The planners, engineers, and laborers put in a lot

"A man I once knew entered a pie eating contest I was in so he could take the grand prize away from me." "He entered the competition with a masterful plan. Eat just as fast as I do, take no water

"Every time you preform a trick, no matter how prepared you are, there's always a chance you eat shit." "I knew a guy who thought he was the smartest, most ingenious skater alive." "Every trick he did, right? He would agonize over

So many Kine fear death. They fear what lies behind the veil and what horrors may await them. Some religions state that once they die, they get resurrected in a variety of ways depending on the way they've lived their lives. Others

"The universe is a fabric." "It is a billion tiny strands all woven tightly together into a large blanket we call reality." "Those strands are many things. Events, decisions, lives. Every single one, no matter how seemingly small, plays a role in

The Toybox.  Every single piece of wood holds a memory. My memories.  It's held together with love and family. My family.  In this life, it was my most valuable accomplishment because for once, something truly identified me - and not what something scientist decides to label me. Within

Life is about the journey not the destination. No one proved this more than Ferdinand Magellan. After Columbus pillaged the new world, Spain was willing to send ships everywhere for expansion. Magellan took the offer and traveled west not to

Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack a crack in everything That's how the light gets in. Being a man of faith used to mean something. It used to be a matter of free will, a choice

God’s plans often work in mysterious ways. The path is often paved with controversy. Sometimes, in order for His plans to come fully to fruition, one must step out in faith, take the risk to act in ways that others fear. Mary

There has long been a place in cinemas for a good old monster flick. People will flock in droves to see what twisted creations imagined by man can be brought to life via practical or digital effects, as well as

“You’re on a cliff, ain’t ya darlin’?” “You always fuckin’ have been. Ever since I’ve known you, you’ve been stood on the precipice, right on the edge of a cliff, looking over the landscape of Old School Wrestling. The drop down

“You’ve built a mountain of a Sandcastle.” “It’s a grand masterpiece, towering high and firm above the sand. This multi-layered epic isn’t just made of sand, but that’s the trick – you see, this sandcastle doesn’t topple easily. There’s a reason

They say what doesn’t kill you will only make you stronger. Of course if you cannot be killed by mortal hands, the power of the wellspring runs deep indeed. Whatever tries to kill you makes you stronger, and stronger and stronger. Consider

We have watched time pass.  We have seen eras come and go.  We have witnessed the passage of empires into the annals.  All the victim of time and universe drawing everything to their inevitable

"There once was a small village." "A village rife with violence and chaos." "A village that was once ruled by a King, but now found themselves under the order of the Phoenix." "It cared not whether their village would thrive." "And thus, not only

It never works out does it? Taking a mistress. It doesn’t matter how fucking good you are, how much clout you have, or how handsome you truly are… You always lose. But it all starts cause you get greedy. You’re on top of the world,

We all have a sword. Mine was that of war, of fire and blood. And I wielded it well. For many years, there was not a Templar that did not fear the name of Solomon Rhodes. For my reputation was well earned

My life’s been one big storm. The darkness came first, rising like a flame from hell to poison the woman I love, to blot out the sun. Every breath I drew turned into an endless seconds filled with deep longing for

There once were these two teenagers that were best friends. They were the neighborhood punks who had a reputation for always seemingly getting into no good. Everywhere they went, terror was sure to follow. One day during a night of fun, they decided

Hello my friends! Long time no see! It is I, the Ayatollah of Granola! The Sultan of Squash! The Big Salami! And I am also the first ever OSW World Champion, SI! And the first ever five time, five time,

Being the thing that plagued itself

Every world I have seen has different ideals of strength. Some view intelligence and wisdom as perfection, the calculating jackal in the shadows is one who rises to top. Some worship strength and power as the mighty grizzly bear mauls his way

I love a good comeback story. There’s just something about returning to success after a period away for whatever reason that I find so inspirational. There was this talented athlete who really made waves in the Olympic scene, and his fans cheered

There are two types of dogs in this world. The friendly ones you see about your every neighbourhoods. And the other kind. I used to have this friend back in school who longed for nothing more than his own, pet pooch. He was

There is something exhilarating about breaking someone's will. That may sound sociopathic, but most people do this very thing without even noticing. Perhaps the most benign for is simply winning an argument - You and another person have a disagreement

Of all the monsters I've kicked ten shades of shit out of, the Djinn is one that'll stick right there up with the dead fucks. And not cause it kicked my ass or cause their precious face tats and golden rings

“Beep.” …….. “Beep.” …….. “Beep.” ……… “Inside of us all.” “It lives.” “It breathes” “It takes what it wants from those without cares or repercussions.” “Releases the weak. Forgoes the obsolete.” “The Virus.” “Pulsating through your veins.” “As the IV drips, keeping the hue in the face.” “A different machine of hatred, destruction and

He will come again in Glory to judge the Living and the Dead. *A candle is lit, casting a glimmer of light upon his face* Years have passed since his name was uttered, gone are the days in which his name was

"Many people believe that doing the right thing is easy and should be done no matter what." "To those people, I'd like to present a hypothetical scenario that will put that belief to the test." "Imagine you're standing on a bridge above

"We all miss the glory days of our youth." "A young man excelled in just about everything he set out to accomplish. He was seen as the most likely to succeed in whatever field he would apply himself to." "So he naturally

I want to play a game. A man lives all alone out in the big city, abandoned by those he once considered family. In order to stave off the depression that sets in, he procures a pet

What happens when a man loses sight of injustice? He slowly, but surely, finds his other senses coming into play to compensate. He might walk down the street one night, and hear someone being robbed in an alley off in the distance. So

The most decadent thing on Earth

During my first mission to the Planet Earth, there were a few things that I wanted to do - you know, to jive with the extraterrestrials, man. I wanted to have sex with a female human being, smoke some of the

There’s no such thing as a hero. A hero is a stupid idea drilled into kids when they’re younger, with the intent of trying to force them to be a “good little boy” when they’re older. When I was younger I wanted

"I want you to imagine a car driving down the highway." "Start it off slow, go the speed limit and let it get its bearings." "Now take that car and hit the gas, put the pedal to the metal and watch it

"What is in a face?" "A man's face is the thing that humanity sees first when they set eyes upon them. They say you cannot read a book by its cover but any human can understand another by the movement of

"The story of Beauty and the Beast is a classic tale of how love conquers all." "In the tale, this love is symbolized by a rose that the Beast is told, that should it wilt before he finds true love, he

Hey all, Kenny here! I wanna talk to you about

"I adopted a kid and took him under my wing." "The child was an outsider amongst his peers, never really fitting in with any sort of clique in the adoption center." "Most people passed him off for being to much trouble to

Class, the lessons we learn in life define us, from the moment we are born until we are laid to rest. These aren’t the lessons like biology, or Spanish. These are true life lessons. These life lessons aren’t mandatory. They aren’t

“I’ve stood in front of my fair share of doors.” “When I first thought about becoming a wrestler and joining the Internet Wrestling Federation, I stood before two doors. The first, it was half open and calling my name. It was

Danger is a very rare commodity in these times, monopolized by intelligence agencies and stuntmen. The world is filled with people too scared to get out of their comfort zones, yet those of us who actually take advantage of what we've

The path to paradise begins in hell. Glad to see you two finally made it here. My life was always the hardest out of all of ours, it makes sense I was the first to go. Quinn, I knew we had our

Another night in this city, and there is nothing but crime. It seems during all this time away, nothing has changed. Hope was gone, and I failed to notice. Criminals still prey on the weak and the vulnerable. Trying to eek

Some would call me an expert on doors, but it’s all very simple. A door opens, or a door closes. Everything in between is irrelevant. When the right door opens, it can make you a star, send you stratospheric, and take

For most, gluttony is a sin. For a behemoth, it is its purpose. In the bowels of Tartarus, these insatiable creatures fill its halls. They all have their differences such as multiple heads or traits of different beasts amalgamated into one yet one

Every sport has their monolith. The one man who all others are compared to. Look at Michael Jordan and the NBA. Everyone knows who Michael Jordan is. Whether it’s his flu-ridden performance in the 97 Finals, his sheer otherworldly skill, or even just

I’m sitting at a table having a hell of day. I’m cleaning motherfuckers out left and right, but then a new player steps up to the table. This guy, he’s a real gem. A performative gambler. You know the type. When they show up

A picture's worth a thousand words. When I was a kid, my little idyllic family home had a million pictures hanging from the walls. They ranged from all manner of family, to friends, to even just ones my parents thought looked

There are many big animal in Thunk jungle. Them all think they strongest, but only one can be Alpha. Thunk once run with troop of gorillas, have many different type of primate in it. Them creatures that respect strength of leader. Leader

“I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now.” The lights shine and the chord is struck. The crowd go fucking wild. A man, nay, a legend stands in the center of the stage holding a

I once toured with a guy who told the world he was the greatest magician to have lived. He claimed to perform the greatest trick ever. He would get his assistant to tie him up from head to toe, ropes and

“I once had a partner.” “At first, I thought he was someone to be relied upon. I thought he was a friend. The most important thing in a partner was that they had your back, above all else. The more I

“I’m a member of an exclusive Old School Wrestling club.” “Club 75 undefeated.” “It’s a beautiful club that is envied by competitor, fan, friend and foe alike. Everyone wants to come inside Club seventy five. It’s an extremely special club, reserved only

"Today, I'm reminded of a rather heartwarming story." "The story of a man who was at the top of the world. He was THE epitome of walking legend. The world was at his fingertips." "He once stumbled upon a man. A man

One day, a young man called Nanabozho returned to his lodge after a long journey. He expected to find it as he had left it. It was not to be. Instead, his lodge had been destroyed. To understand why, Nanabozho

There are times in life when self-assessment is a necessity, and one finds themselves gazing deep into their own eyes through a reflection like that of a mirror. Outward appearances are often misleading and our actions, while telling, can appear different

There's a rare occurrence in this world when you meet that one person who changes your life forever. They squirm under your skin, modify your very dna and become bound to you like blood. Love and hate becomes mere obsolete terms as

Once upon a time, there was a little girl terrified of death. Surrounded by it a young age, her every night was filled with the fear that those she had lost were coming to drag her down into the darkness. Into the

Oi everyone! I'm Chip Montana! And I'm grabbing nature

There once lived a young man who lived in a matrix. Very famous and decorated within his discipline, he initially triumphed in his life journey. But as he fought against the man who held him down, hacking the broken system which he

“The memories in my head tell me that my father, or creator, used to really love animals.” “He had so many different kinds.” “Household pets galore, but none of them were allowed down into the workshop except one – Barney. Barney was

One thing that has always intrigued me is the idea of nature versus nurture. How people grow up based on what they're exposed to as a kid, against what is just innately part of them, right? I wonder if Starboy

You know, I’ve been in the bitch game for a long ass time, man. I’ve lost count of the number of bars I’ve gone to on a night looking for some pussy. It became so frequent on a Friday that we’d

She was all I ever wanted. Rachel. When I looked at her, I saw years of marital bliss. I saw children. I saw the nice house with a white picket fence. I put everything I had into getting her to notice me,

Time. We all perceive it differently, depending on our perspective. Some people view time from the lens of the past. Using their collected experiences, they determine the best path forward. Their successes, their failures… …especially their failures… …contribute to the very person they are

Imagine yourself on the highway, just an open stretch of road between yourself and your destination. Whether it be for business or pleasure, you take it because it's the fastest route between point a and b. Regardless of the reason, there's

We all die one day, do we not? Ever since the moment of creation, all that was, all that is and all that will be has been carved in stone, an inevitable progression of things according to natural laws. The worlds

There has been a massive party taking place throughout the day, and the sunset has not slowed the festivities down. All sorts of food, drink, and celebration is going on, much to the people's delight. The party has been a rambunctious one,

They say pride comes before the fall. It's a true statement, ones so many kindred and kine seem to ignore when it suits them. From kings and queens to corporate CEOs. They've all let their pride get the better of them,

"You don't need me to say it, but in my little community we have an issue that's been a plague on us since before I was even born." "AIDS." "The boogeyman of gay sex that still scares people today." "But it ain't the

"Trauma changes people." "I know that's a 'no shit sherlock' kind of statement to make, but people tend to forget about it until it happens to someone close to them." "My former buddy, who I'll call J for anonymity's sake, is a

Crows are intelligent dangerous birds, they can actually memorize faces, because of that they hold grudges, and they can seek revenge.   On top of all that, they can also be trained to be obedient servants, and heel to their master’s will.  We’ve

"Imagine a massive storm that overtakes a cityscape, flying through and laying down a torrent of rain, wind, and lightning." "It's a tempest." "A hurricane." "The storm must think itself absolutely unstoppable, a natural disaster of epic proportions that threatens to crash through

"Life is much like a garden.." "Two old time friends decide to have a bit of a competition in their old age." "With too much time on their hands, they wanted motivation to do something that would keep them busy, even later

“There’s no shadow you won’t light up, mountain you won’t climb up. Coming after me. No wall you won’t kick down, lie you won’t tear down. Coming after me.”   When man hides from God, it never ends well for him. After eating the apple from

“Some are of more consequence in their own eyes than the eyes of others.” A Gnat flew over the meadow with much buzzing for so small a creature and settled on the tip of one of the horns of a Bull.

Do me a favor, go into the nearest room, turn off all the lights and stand in front of the largest mirror you can find Surrounded only by the murky gloom and as your senses slowly accumulate to the darkness, stare

Since the inception of the temple, these halls have seen a menagerie of warriors here to ply their strengths against one another. From those who survived the rising sun, the Hollywood outcasts and those who reside far more comfortably in the

Oi everyone! I'm Chip Montana! And I'm grabbing nature

It has been said that, within the black and deep, lies all the secrets that man will never know. And the further in the black and deep you go, the more obscure and cryptic those secrets become. I myself am rather

  Fate is what we can not control. Reality is the world we live in. Fate is in every reality. My reality is far different than the next persons. Most don’t understand my reality, and I don’t understand theirs. Nor do I need

"When seeking vengeance, dig two graves." A lesson that many have learned. There was one man who I watched for a while. His life was falling apart at the seams. Fired from his job for something he did not do.

Imagine finding yourself on a new planet and figuring out what the fuck depression is. It took me forever to realise what it was, and do you know why? Because it's a fucking shapeshifter. I'd speak to one person and they'd

We have something in common, us 3. Those who walk the same hallowed halls as we

I once knew a brave, stubborn boy who became quite popular amongst the rest of us for how willing he was to defy the things that we feared the most. During our freetime in the yard, the boy would play daredevil

You mortals amuse me. Watching as you navigate the waters of your petty lives is like watching blind monks squabble over defining an elephant. Six monks who were born blind were led one day to an elephant. Each of the monks approached

Mario Piccoli owned the best pizza place in town. His menu had one special item on it that no other pizza menu in our little town ever had; the XXXL Pizza. This pizza was massive. It had cheese, it had

There is a cave that leads deep into the heart of a snow-covered mountain

There's no need to stop someone when they can't leave in the first place. When I was younger, that's what an old fisherman told me when I asked him why he had a bucket of crabs but no lid on it

We watched chaos reign, murders, and fraud all over a piece of art.  An etching of sad clown from the eighteen hundreds.    A first print in the twentieth century could fetch a pretty penny, and because of that it was also

"You and a group of friends enter a small room." "The door slams shut behind you guys, and a heavy duty lock can be heard with a click." "You've just entered what you thought is an escape room, the only way out

"On one of my birthdays, I got a remote controlled car as a present." "It was made entirely by my uncle's hands and given all the bells and whistles. To his credit, it looked like something you'd find on store shelves." "Then

"There was once a fish who swam around the confines of a lake." "You see, the fish was huge, massive, almost too big for the pond itself to hold! And the fish knew quite well just how much power he held

"My mom used to say that every kid's first friend is their teddy bear." "A cute little inanimate object that you think would protect you from monsters, nightmares, and every little thing that goes bump in the night." "But that just ain't

“The first time I saw Luke Storm, I thought – that’s a bad mother fucker.” “When we came out at Up in Smoke and caused havoc, I thought – that’s a bad mother fucker.” “We ran riot over Old School Wrestling, winning

The concept of a nail piercing flesh is well founded in the good book. But where a single nail pierces the flesh with a swing of the mallet, man can lie down on a bed of nails without harm. It all amounts

I remember going camping. The best part was the campfire. We’d go around the forest, collecting random sticks and brush. Refuse that had been abandoned by whatever tree it grew off of. When we had enough, we circled up and laid it all

Strength. We all find it in different ways, don’t we? For so many people, strength is found in institutions. They find something to hold onto there, some inkling of an idea that gives them motivation to get off their ass and DO

There's something poetic about a quick death. A flash of pain, a moment of anguish and then it's all over. Life extinguished at a single click of the fingers. But slowly fading away is like a living nightmare. Watching the moments

Since man first discovered her, she was his greatest ally. Fire. So important to man she is that we wonder what he did without her in the first place. How did a man keep a light in the dark? How was his

There’s a legend attached to climbing the tallest mountain in the region. It was a tall task, as only a handful of men had ever reached the pinnacle. For even though on the surface the terrain appeared tranquil and the footing true,

Once upon a time there was a hero who could never escape the shadow of his fathers failures. Indoctrinated in a failed legacy, he escaped time and space itself to try and forge his own path. He held hands with angels, he

When I came to this earth I didn't know much. I've been shaped by the reference points I've built up around myself. But I remember, as I awoke one Sunday morning to the sound of my host cleaning their house,

I once watched the behaviour of birds in an aviary. A pure-white Dove had a crust of bread in its beak and was trying to eat it in peace, when three little birds came squabbling over its meal. A Raven, a

I’d been all around Hollywood in the early 10’s. People knew who I was, and they knew what I was about. All thanks to my Agent. When I signed on the dotted line with his agency, he put me in prime situation

It's like a wise man once said: "Battle not with monsters, unless you become a monster". I've lost track of how many people I've killed over the years. When I was younger, I believed killing was immoral. Even in my

Rats are a nasty business. They'll do whatever it takes to survive, taking up habitation within and near large groups of humans. Preying upon their resources. Bringing a litany of plagues and diseases to the area. And becoming an absolute blight on mankind in

"I knew a girl in high school that had to steal the spotlight wherever she went." "If the focus wasn't on her, she stole your attention from whatever you were doing and made damn sure you were looking at her. It's

"Back in school I knew this guy who was a total big shot." "At least he liked to think he was." "Talking with the hottest chicks." "High fiving the coolest dudes." "But the thing about him that was always weird to me? Wherever he

"A man once had a hunting dog who was loyal to its core." "No matter how long he was kept in his cage, no matter how hard his owner hit him, the hound would still leap into the forest as soon

There is always that one person who believes that they are the smartest man in the room.  It was winter, nineteen twenty-four we were “working the docks” of New York City and doing some “heavy lifting” for some not so savory

Imagine your favorite coat, it has gotten you through every frigid day for years. You and that simple piece of attire have become so intertwined that you're almost unrecognizable without it. One day, you notice the bottom of it unraveling, old reliable

Would you be able to sit back in your chair as our world went up in flames and find content in the things that you did up to this final point, or would this be the moment where you realized

Life is a war. Every day is a series of battles, a procession of conflicts that we attempt to resolve through whatever means necessary. The imposition of will upon another, the resistance of influence and expectation

Many kids thought he was a circus act and treated him as such. I seen him as a friend. You were pathetic then just like you are now. There were times where he absolutely amazed me by the things he was able

A year to live. My Papaw had cancer. He was going to die, and the doctors gave us the timeline. It broke me to hear that. He was such a strong, stubborn old man who had been so full of life. So when

"There once was an old man who owned an old dog." "Each day, the old man would saunter down the back porch steps towards an outdoor kennel with a bowl of food in hand." "Just like the day prior, the old man

"To a mouse, cheese is cheese

“Love is doing the hard thing.” “Love is when you know you ought to say something, but you shouldn’t, out of fear of hurting their feelings.” “Love is when you have someone’s back, no matter what. Even when you’re not sure they’re

“Imagine thinkin’ you’re the smartest cunt in the fuckin’ room.” “I sat down in High School to play Chess against this absolute dickhead of a kid who thought he knew everything. When it came to Chess, he owned the board.” “Fuck, he

In the farthest reaches of space, there was a kingdom ruled by a vicious and cruel emperor. He overworked his people to the bone, demanding impossible tribute that none but the most virile of warriors could give. Most living in extreme poverty

  SEEHULK LIKE VIOLENCE.  VIOLENCE LIKE SEEHULK.  SEEHULK LIKE WATCHING WRECKING BALLS SMASH INTO IMPORTANT THINGS - LIKE BANKS, FIRE STATIONS, CAR DEALERSHIPS, BLUE COLLAR AMERICANS, AND ANYONE THAT GETS IN THE WAY OF BROTHER.  BROTHER

Everyone born into this world is born innocent. Everyone born into this universe, even. A little bundle of fucking joy in a world full of unimaginable terror. In a universe where They can choose to slaughter untold amounts of people. As

Can't you hear it, me hearties, over the whispers of your dead god? Can't you see it building in the horizon, swallowing the sunrise? Place the looking glass to your star crossed eye and give it a gander, ye crusaders. Can't you see

“A man was given the worst news imaginable.” “He had only six months to live.” “Whilst the cancer ate away at him physically, it also drained him mentally. He spent every minute of every single day thinking about his inevitable death and

"Two friends decide to download the same game." "The two friends had a gentleman's agreement. They would set out on separate paths with the same goal in mind. To become stronger and more powerful than the other." "One chose to be a

“The day I met my father was a perfect storm.” “People don’t understand just how hard it is without a dad.” “I didn’t have any male role models in my life to help guide me or make decisions. I had to go

When you travel with someone, you start to learn things about them that you hadn't thought of before. You learn their quirks, their ways to kill boredom, things they love, things they hate, random things that shape them but don't change

A man spent years building a new house for himself. Blood, sweat, and tears went into the effort, spending good time and money on the project. When it was finished, the house was his pride and joy. Truly, a place he could call

"I owned a goldfish when I was a much younger girl. I would spend a lot of time with it growing up and would treat it like family." "I did just about everything for that little fucker too. I would feed

"Imagine a young boy in school." "All month long he's been studying dutifully for an upcoming test, one that would make or break his grade for that semester." "His father knew full well how important this one test would be, he pushed

"We both know what it's like a break a bone." "Remember back in the skatepark when we were kids? We'd gather the audience around us and get ready to hit the ramps and drop into action at a moments notice." "And you

Their words hum to him. Their stories echo each other, the same thing over and over again from each one. They hover over him, angerly fly by him. All shouting their frustration and pain for what happened to them all.

An old witch one snowy morning happened upon viper near death on the frozen ground and as it struggled to lift its head, it begged her, “Help me.” She decided the snake wouldn’t fated to die alone in the cold.  She nursed

Some people can’t handle being shown up. Take Vin Diesel for example. He fancied himself a real tough guy, and made it in Hollywood on the back of that. Well, kind of. He really only showed any kind of success in the

The most misunderstood insect is the Praying Mantis. More specifically, the female Praying Mantis. Some scientists decided to stick a bunch of Praying Mantis in a lab and observe their mating trends. The males would look for the most well-fed and satisfied

I overheard an old peg legger spinning yarn at the tavern when my brother and I were following bread crumbs. As he sploshed his lager all over himself, the man recounted a tale from centuries ago about a pirate who claimed

Do you hear it? The beating drums? A war is coming. The call is being put out and people are answering. There will be blood in the streets, chaos from top to bottom. No one will be safe when the violence

'We are each tainted by the decisions we make. And the taste of our soul reflects that.' A man was once suspected of contracting leprosy. As the infection was highly infectious, the man was isolated by being taken to his own

"If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." The son was sent to walk the Earth. Human. Relatable. He suffered, as we suffer. He broke bread, made friends, wept over the loss of loved ones as we do. The

"The word of the Father spoke everything into being." Word is power. The word of the father showed his plan, from beginning to end. For the father's word carries an authority that His faithful children follow. In that following, we find faith. In

VHS #134 – After the Show Drip. Drip. Drip. The monotonous sound of a seeping beer faucet reverberates through the Tap Room. All is still and quiet save for the seeping nozzle - that is until a set of fire doors swing open to bare

“Remember

A dark, quiet bedroom. Dark except for a single glimmer of light. And the quiet is broken by the occasional laugh, bordering on a cackle. Not from a witch, or demon, or ghoul

A young woman walks through a thickened wood, determined to bring her sickly grandmother food. She had been warned to stay on the path by her mother, and carefully plotted her every footstep to that end. As she made her way

For most people, death has a particular scent to it. Their final moments accompanied by the antiseptic smell of the hospital ward as they breathe their final breath. That is not how his death smelt. His was accompanied by the unmistakable

The sound of applause shakes the scene alive, whistling and enthusiastic shouts of support ring through the auditorium of the Paradox Hotel as we see flashes come from the stage. Then the sound of a rotating blade cuts through it

“BRRLAARRGH!” BANG! The zombie’s brains splatter all around and it drops with a thud, all thanks to the shotgun blast from the hands of, who else? Albie Shaw. KA CHINK. “Wanker,” he grumbles, stepping over it after he reloads his weapon. Shaw finds himself in some

I woke up in a cold and alone on a sidewalk in an unusual place.  When she appeared before me, she looked at me with panic in her eyes.  “Have you seen him?” She hurried asked.  “Who?” Was all that I could

You wake up in an unfamiliar room, one where the walls are lined with medical equipment

With one heaving breath, Wiz's eyes opened to a very familiar place. It's Wiz's bedroom, in Highland Park, and it's covered in some of his most prized belongings. There's a collection of scooters leaned against one wall, and then one that

White snow falling. Heaps. Bunches. Cast against the blanket of pitch black sky. The snow swirled and the wind howled and it made it absolutely impossible to see anything, anything other than something resembling static on an old television, black

The sun creeped through the window, beaming in on the face of a sleeping Deathnote. As one would expect, he wasn't asleep in a bed but instead, passed out upright in a chair of the hotel room he had stayed

Thump Thump Thump That incessant banging rouses me from my slumber as my eyes open up into that gloomy darkness. Fingertips caressing the worn wood tell me what I already know. Stuck again in the loop of my greatest fears. Back to my own personal

Her feet hurt. Of course they hurt. She was barefoot, running down a cracked city sidewalk. Running for her life. As fast as she fucking could. Pam Hart thought her legs were going to fall off. They hadn’t been used in over a

[Darkness. Door creaks open.] "Welcome to Room 538." [Door slams shut. One lightbulb, hanging by a string, half-illuminates the space. SeeSaw stands next to the closed door and stares at a beautiful workbench with every accoutrement you could ask for as a

We find ourselves inside a kitchen of some sort where a mysterious, albeit fat figure is seen tenderizing some kind of meat. Sitting bound and unconscious opposite of him is Ether, who slowly starts coming to at the repetitious sound

Cael Gable starts to stir from a deep sleep. He's barely opening his eyes. "Where am I?" As his eyes open more, he sees more of the room, trophies and medals hanging up on some shelves, a bookshelf collecting dust, and a

"Where am I?" The words of the Planeswalker echo through empty space as the world seems to fill in around us. We find Sigil slumped backwards in the bottom of a single decrepit boat. He shakes his head, moving slowly as

The lightning was vicious that night, as it ripped the night sky apart, slicing down through the rain and illuminating the world around it. The world was damp from the rain but otherwise it seemed to be a perfectly normal

“Who are you?” Hollywood Luke Storm stands in a hallway, looking unsure about how he got there. No one else is around, and he seems confused by the voice we just heard. “What?” The Icon yells out. “Who,” a voice begins, “are you?” Turning

In the farest reaches of the galaxy, there used to be a planet pure as snow. No pain, no suffering, no anger, no war. Nothing but purest bliss for every individual that was priviliged to live underneath it's dual suns. Run by

I close my eyes and I'm a terrified child, shaking uncontrollably as I try to hide from the monster screaming out my name. Crying in painful tears of his regrets, his jealous rage of all those who passed him by and

I like to be fucking obvious, right? In your face, unabashed and proud. In my opinion there is no point in playing silly games when you can just tell people what you expect from them. But others prefer a sly

"Many years ago, I found myself locked in a prison." "Each day, we were allowed just a few hours of recreational time." "Each of the prisoners would saunter out into the yard. Many would play basketball, some would lift weights while others

Clear. Come on, please. Wake up. Please. Again. Clear. I heard the zap. I even felt it. I felt the energy from the paddles flowing through the body.  And in this moment. This moment right here. My life changed. You killed her. You know that right? There

You know me. I’m a big Jesus mark. Jesus is the icon of religion, and the protagonist of so many stories in the Bible. He’s such a selfless, compassionate man, and his miracles and teachings are just so empowering. So when I saw

A King, his Queen, their Court had their crown jewels stolen by a madman with a secret agenda.  They were leveraging the value and power of the jewels to pay to keep a necromancer from turning his powers against them.  His Majesty

When there’s a shootout, what does everyone reach for? Weapons. People love a good weapon, don’t they? My hubby Simon uses a sledgehammer, and he knows how to handle it. But there are other weapons out there. Some favor guns, others favor blades,

When I was a kid, I spent every Sunday morning on the church pew. The preacher man would get up in the pulpit, and I was always struck by how convincing he was. The pure conviction in his words as he

The world is full of vibrant colors. Hue, saturation, and value meet at specific points, revealing millions upon millions of colors that the human eye can see. Colors that provide hope, worth, purpose. Somewhere at the crossroads, where all colors blend together, is

Take a moment to think about all the things you regret. All the words you wish you never spoke. All the actions you wish you had never done. Every little accident, every little mistake, every white lie, every skeleton in your closet, every

"Everyone has that little collar around their neck." "Something for a higher power to hold onto and to make sure that you're never really free, ya know? No matter how much you try and bite or scratch at it, it'll just

There's a man on the highway, trying to find his wave through a cluster of traffic. With each lane he switches, another car appears ahead of him. It even looks like they might be slowing down - just enough to grab his

"There once was a man who acquired the motorcycle of his dreams. He had his eyes on it ever since he became old enough to drive and, ever since it came to his possession, he rode it from dusk 'til

'It takes strength to hold on, but even more to let go.' 'Once there lived a group of creatures along the bottom of a great river. The current of the river swept silently over them all, knowing only the path it

“How awesome is it when you’re driving along and one of your favourite songs comes on the radio?” “I don’t know about you, but I turn that sucker up.” “It doesn’t matter what the volume is beforehand, or what song comes on

Three Blind Mice, Three Blind Mice. See how they run, see how they run. They all ran after the farmer's wife. She cut off their tail with a carving knife. Have you ever seen such a sight in your life, as three blind mice. That's

Parts of me wishes things in this world never happened. Other parts of me know that if they never happened, history would never exist. Everything that happens in this world has some kind of effect on everything it touches thereafter. The

A brave young fisherman who aspired to take the world by storm rowed out to sea in hopes of catching the biggest fish known to man. He cast his rod the first time and felt a tug. Surely this must be

I remember the day the Ashen first came. The weather had been good for some time - Eden is mostly temperate - but something was different that day. As I looked around the world looked drained. Like it already knew They

Even in our immortality, insanity thrives within our ranks. A bloodline that runs as old as some of the Antedeluvians is a frustration for many of our kind. The Children of Malkav, the Malkavian insanity can be a blight for

"I had strings But now I'm free There are no strings on me" For once, Pinocchio didn't lie. He was, however, gravely mistaken

"As the first signs of frost lay upon the land, the gazelle will begin to migrate." "Along the way, they will feed upon any signs of plant life they find. Leaves, shrubs, grass. Anything." "There was once a gazelle who decided that

  What happens when you die?  When you fade away, is it a blissful painless, existence?  We’re often hear these questions all too often along with, what happens when you cross over?  Some say they have the answers and reply like your average know

Transition is hard. Ask old Larry Harris. There was a time when I hadn’t had a hit in a while. That’s when I was cast on a horse jockey flick with Larry on cast, playing some kind of mentor. And he tried

When I was a child, I was enamored with the circus. It was the spectacle of it all. From the moment you entered the big top, it felt like going into a different world. You would say goodbye to everything from your mundane

"There was this rich kid who I used to hang out with because he owned a lot of toys." "His single father bought him a ton of playthings to keep him busy while they worked. As a result, his attitude quickly

It was Jesus himself that shared a very special parable with his disciples - where one of his two sons asked their father for a share of his estate. In time, this would’ve happened organically, but the boy was just

To create a great masterpiece of music, one must live the music, feel every sensation that it brings. They must give themselves over to the greater being that guides their song. Three tenors join together to create a great work. Yet,

Whether fuellled by pure emotion or a shadow that refuses to awaken, Everyone who walks into the Temple has a little darkness inside of them. But only the truly great accept and embrace every part of it. You see, long ago there was

The sea is a graveyard, be true. But it is also a place where dreams are born.   As a young man I was but a mere sailor, and I flew under another captain's flag. His was a skeleton with a sword,

I watched the Final Destination movies recently. It was quite funny to me, because the premise is based on pretending that humans have magical fucking heightened senses, when we all know they don't. They can't predict the future, they can't see

“Come with me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Jesus chose twelve to follow him. To be his disciples. But not all disciples were equal in reality. Peter, James and John made up the inner circle of disciples. They were

After a great battle, the six survivors were gathered to a great banquet, one they were told would be cause for acknowledgement, healing, and even celebration. Furthest from the dais sat the first couple. Strange bedfellows they were, united by happenstance

There was once a magnificent king who left his people to go on a mission…a crusade. He gave strict instructions to his people to prepare a feast upon his return. And so he and his army left for his crusade, and the

Millenia ago, our lord and savior performed one of his most amazing miracles and fed 5,000 people who came to hear him speak on the mere offering of five loaves of bread and two fish from a small child. A great

An adult looks at a child today playing with their favourite toy and scoffs. The toys today aren't made like they were when he was a child. The toys today aren't as good as when he was a kid. The man sees the

"When a couple mesh incredibly well together, it's natural to compare them to two other things that compliment each other or are commonly seen together." "Take for example, me and Tag. We pair so perfectly together that we're compared to the

"Ever heard of the guy who played chess against a pigeon?" "Okay, this is a good one. So, this dude is a total genius at chess, right? He claims no one can beat him, not a soul!" "So a guy challenges him

"We've all played the childhood game of war, haven't we?" "The players are simple, the rules are simpler. Each person places down a card and the one with the better card wins. If your cards are the same value? Then war

The sense of smell is said to be the hair-trigger of memory. It is the most powerful memory activator we know. A smell can awaken even the innermost thoughts and feelings kept inside. The scent of perfume or aroma of cooking

There is always one person who doesn’t realize when the party’s over.    They just want one more moment where they don’t have to think about the horror that’s awaiting them beyond those doors when they set foot outside.  They’ll say it’s because

  Ashes to Ashes and Dust to Dust. Under the night sky with the moon shinning, they find peace there amongst them all. Living things burn, and they turn to ash. If one burns a piece of paper it turns to ash. We

You know, there’s somethin’ about whores and wantin’ to fuck Zero. I got so drunk one night, I picked up this rancid lookin’ bitch. I must’ve had beer goggles the size of Israel Grimwolf’s tentacles, cause I ain’t see how ugly

Hold your breath, for as long as you can, and close your eyes. As the thuds of your heartbeat start to take over the concentrated silence, you feel invincible. You're motivated - and to you, there's nothing that can get in the way, Suddenly, that

I’m in a new relationship. My ex partner was unfaithful, and when I called him out for his “holier than thou” attitude he beat me up and flew the coup. This new guy’s a bit older, and wiser. He comes and goes

I've seen it in their eyes. The hunger that is so deep, so demanding, that nothing can satiate it. They chase anything that even looks like a meal in the hope of satisfying that hunger. It's a brutal feeling, this hunger.

You will be saved. Ever since I received that mysterious letter a couple of weeks ago, those four simple words have been ruminating in my mind. Like an echo from the past, I hear the voices of all the people who have

There was once a young woman who was thrust into a world she knew nothing about. Drafted into a war she never signed up for  and ordered to do things that made her sick to her stomach. Atrocities that haunted every peaceful

"The way of a fool seems clear to them, but a wise man listens to guide his path." We are each on a path toward our own enlightenment, seeking answers to the questions of our own heart. Some find their truth in

"Vampires are known for their uncontrollable hunger for blood that can never be satisfied." "I'm known for my insatiable appetite for any sort of food people set on my plate. We share many things in common, like our love for rare

When I first came here, my senses were numb, but I felt them start to come back to life brick by brick, and it all started when I was invited to a party. Now you know already that I love

Somewhere in a dusty old saloon, four of the best card players meet for a game of Texas hold 'em. These absolute professionals are at the top of their craft, each with their own approach to the cards. The bold adventurer, taking