Tag: Supernatural
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The Orchard of the Undying
Most people know the ancient warning: eat the fruit of the dead, and your soul will be forever bound to the Underworld. The story appears in countless forms across cultures and centuries, always carrying the same lesson. What few people realize is that the opposite is also true. If a soul escapes the realm of…
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The Vampire’s Hiss
“So, fledgling. That’s how we vampires kill and feed. Any questions?” The ancient vampire folded his arms and watched his newest progeny wipe a smear of blood from his chin. The fledgling looked uncomfortable, not because of the feeding itself, but because of something else that had clearly been bothering him. “Yeah,” the young vampire…
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The Patron of Endless Contracts: When a Warlock Serves the Military-Industrial Complex
Fantasy stories are filled with warlocks who draw power from ancient gods, demons, dragons, and mysterious cosmic entities. But what happens when a warlock’s patron is something far stranger and far more modern? In this unique tale, a young spellcaster expecting to bargain with a terrifying supernatural being instead finds himself bound to Earth’s military-industrial…