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Fragments

By Piggie4299

602 1 1 3446

These are fragments and pieces of a forming story. Hopefully, they will come together to create something amazing, but at the moment this is all in the beginning stages and I honestly have no idea what will come of any of it.

Raven's Teeth

By Piggie4299

317 1 0 1055

Raven discovers a cursed tooth that has brought sorrow to a nearby village. Recognizing its significance, he guides a young girl to return it to the earth. As she buries it, the village's joy returns, revealing that teeth symbolize connection, community, and...

Succumbing to Darkness

By Piggie4299

532 0 0 1093

In the twilight realm, Kali, a once-radiant Fey, succumbs to darkness after venturing into Erebos. Corrupted, she battles a Wraith, reclaiming fragments of her lost light. With renewed determination, she seeks redemption, vowing to balance her shadowy existence...

Breath of the Whispering Woods

By Piggie4299

493 0 0 987

In Eldergrove, Kamaitachi senses a disturbance in the forest's harmony. A dark Wraith from Erebos threatens the balance, feeding on decay. Uniting with the Spirit of the Glade, Kamaitachi channels the elemental forces of nature, battling the shadowy creature...

Char & Ash

By usurperkings

4315 2 0 79911

The Mystic Realms keep a tenuous peace after centuries of war. Forged into the Realms’ only Judge, demi-god Caleb Mauthisen is both peace maker and executioner of the Mystic Truce. When Caleb is called to the charred remains of a scorched Sacred Grove outside...

Becoming Hercules

By cryptoversal

79408 0 0 40183

Alkis has the strength of ten men. Iphicles comes from Ethiopian royalty. Pyrrha’s ancestor hatched from a dragon’s tooth. In seven-gated Thebes, these budding heroes will team up to redeem their honor, save their kingdom, and uncover shocking truths. BECOMING...

Duel of a Lifetime for Two Swordsmiths - Part 2

By shyredfox

43265 5 1 3153

Muramasa Sengo challenges his master to a swordsmithing duel! Has he learned all he can from Masamune-sensei? It may seem absurd for two of Japan’s most famous swordsmiths, Masamune and Muramasa—born in different centuries, to have known each other. But when...

Chou Becomes Ohno-chan's Pet

By shyredfox

15969 1 0 749

What would you do if you found a ki absorbing sentient ooze that was accused of eating a neighbor's cat? Would you dare to approach it? Find out how Su-chan meets and adopts Chou. Tags: magic, myths, side stories, pets Rating: PG Stats: ~800 words, average...

Prose! (Mythic Essay, Vol. 1)

By cryptoversal

49464 0 0 2517

Essays and short stories on mythological topics. Some are scholarly. Some are goofy fun. Some may tie into pop culture or current events.

Rage! (Iliad I)

By cryptoversal

221590 0 0 28333

Nine years into the siege of Troy, the greatest Achaean warrior, Achilles, is sidelined by rage and resentment following a conflict with his commander, Agamemnon. This short but intense phase of warfare leads to devastating losses on both sides, conflict among...

Duel of a Lifetime for Two Swordsmiths

By shyredfox

16676 3 0 996

(A tale from Umeji’s copy of Myths of Japan, compiled by Shitani Daisuke) How far would you go to be the greatest sword maker of all time? It may seem absurd for two of Japan’s most famous swordsmiths, Masamune and Muramasa—born in different centuries, to...

When the Kit Met a Falling Star

By shyredfox

14175 7 0 987

When impetuous little Nakamura Hisako meets a messenger from Inari, what news could scare her so badly that she runs away? And what will the news mean? Will it bring her hope for the future? ~1K word flash fiction from Nakamura Hisako's POV as a kit. It was...

Poetry! (Mythic Verse, Vol. 1)

By cryptoversal

110469 8 2 3002

Short takes and one-off poems on mythological topics. Some may be based on puns. Some may be based on modern pop culture. Some may reference current events.

Poetry! (Mythic Verse, Vol. 2)

By cryptoversal

8787 0 0 1423

Short takes and one-off poems on mythological topics. Some may be based on puns. Some may be based on modern pop culture. Some may reference current events.