“It has to be you,” said Saburo after the draw was over. Oshizu nodded silently. Without the pillar, castle walls will fall again and again. Without a castle, there won’t be a lord, the land will wither, and people will suffer. The pillar will help hold the structure together and …
Young God is Born Read more“How do you plead?” “Innocent,” the man in chains replied. “You stole the Fire to use it without our consent,” the blind woman said. “You deny it?” “I took it, yes,” he smiled. “But I planned to use it differently.” “How?” “Eradicate mankind.” “He grew tired of his toys,” said …
Stolen Fire Read moreHe watched the footage of riots from his office, observing burning stacks of rubber tires, ruined streetlights, and the madding mob itself. Protesters were flying banners with flashy slogans, but he couldn’t read them because of the dense black smoke. “Their demands?” Provisor asked. “Equal rights,” Strafverfolgung replied with his …
(This) Order Read moreHis existence was harsh and brutal. He died in agony, coughing with his blood. And then a merciful Angel appeared. “Jacob,” Angel said. “You have atoned. You may be reborn and strive for Heaven once more.” “So that was Hell? I’m disappointed.” “Are you ready to be reborn…” “It didn’t …
Condemned to Hell Read more“Behold me! Witness the God among Man and King among Kings! Bend your knees or suffer my wrath!” “I’m not going to,” said one of the peasants. “Bend the knees?” his companion asked. “Suffer the wrath. I’m not in the mood for suffering”. The man in tattered yellow clothes walked …
Behold or Suffer Read moreThe wine was perfect, white, and almost transparent inside its elegant glass vessel. Shurup was too young to appreciate it but he was still delighted to see the bottles on the table. Not only because it meant celebration but also because it was made of real grapes, unlike chemical-produced synthetic …
To End All Wars Read more