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Return to the Forest The forests of Amorelle had always been something marvelous to behold, cradled in a large valley and surrounded by white-capped mountains.
Alongside the more common oak, maple, and evergreen trees, violet-leaved sugar snappers rose up to eighty feet in the air, towering above the forest. And it was in those trees that the Fleuri made their lives.
The trees grew in monstrous groves, filtering sunlight to shades of purple and illuminating the Fleuri tribes. They lived in simple tree-huts, living their peaceful lives without getting in anyone's way.
But then the humans came, bringing death and slavery Return to the Forest by ~Wytewulf

The Queen's Justice by ~MidoriiBlue

Phantom Queen by ~MidoriiBlue

The Star Collectors by =Tuttlebird

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Short Stories

TSS: Xenultha's Vengeance Prologue Part II by *MabusTheDark

Trail of a GhostOf all the seasons, Scot favoured spring the most. The sight of green returning to the woods, the birdsong and the burst of colours across the fields never failed to rejuvenate his spirits. Of course, it was also an excuse to leave the stuffiness of the city and go on a field study. His last sojourn produced three new spiecies of fungi and one unidentified mollusc. Scot never fancied himself as a naturalist. But to those who knew him well, the golden- haired, scholarly elf simply reveled in discovering or learning. Scot's ocean blue eyes, rounder than most elves, gave him an almost childlike, awestruck appearance when something new caught his attention.
And when it did, he devoured it until he committed everything to memory or in his ever-present pocket sized sheaf of parchments.
However, on this rare day, when he was able to secure two of his closest friends, he decided that exploring the botanic garden market in the next town over would be a better use of their time and his.
NeTrail of a Ghost by *PHarold

Fallen Children Chapter VIII - Fading Visions P1The mist was so thick Llorrin could scarcely see the ship's bow from the quarterdeck. The wind was fierce and it had started to rain. It wasn't quite bad enough to be called a storm, but Llorrin had nevertheless gotten soaked within half an hour. He wished he could retreat and put on some dry clothes, but there was no way he was going to give any members of the crew an opportunity of claiming he was 'afraid of a little water' or something along those lines. Under normal circumstances he'd be lenient enough to accept friendly jabs, but, knowing what he knew, there was no way he was going to let anything undermine his already shaky leadership.
Fallen Children Chapter VIII - Fading Visions P1 by ~TEANO

FEEDBACK NEEDED: Uriel's Wings Version 2 The forbidden tree was rotting and dying, tainting everything around it with its roots. The ground blackened, shrubs and mosses shriveled and curled onto themselves. Fruit became poisonous and trunks fell away into the dust. The animals that couldn't crawl or fly over the walls that boxed in the garden all lay down and died slow and agonizing deaths. I let all pass beyond, but let none enter, as I was commanded. I was to guard and protect, but not to intervene or do anything to save those inside. I was only to leave when the place that would one day be revered under the name of Eden disappeared and only a pit of sad memories remained.

BeyoFEEDBACK NEEDED: Uriel's Wings Version 2 by ~ImmortalBond

Short Stories

Flash Fiction and Vignettes

The NightlandUp north, it never really got dark.
The sun, a small white circle of warm ice, would be high in the sky all day and most of the night, only allowing for a meager few hours of would-be-darkness. And even when it set, a small line of red would be ever present on the horizon, while the light clung onto the landscape with a faint but tireless will to survive. Snowflowers would never close their petals, and animals had long since adopted a sleep pattern that barely included any sleep at all, leading scholars to speculate that they regained their energy through photosynthesis.
Indeed, it never really got dark in the north. In the summer, thThe Nightland by ~e-Hjorth

The Conjurer and the ShadeSparks flew up from the fire as the logs fell onto, hissing like vipers in the air. He cracked his fingers and poked at the blaze with a worn iron rod, a grim smile stretching over his face. His face was a worn, demonic thing in the firelight, shadows and orange light flickering over dozens of wrinkles, and glinting on narrow bloodshot eyes. His beard was thick and grey, knotted and tied together into a single messed strange, slightly blackened from the ash, soot and dirt. He rubbed his hands again, cracked brown digits like sticks, and then hugged a patched mossy robe around his narrow shoulders before limping back towards a massive wooden tThe Conjurer and the Shade by ~an1m8r

Princess Pastel Sleeps by ~sevenofeleven

The Green LawnI’m no longer convinced I can believe what I see anymore. The Learned have found the ways to explain sensation; just chemicals and electric impulses - all just reactions to stimuli that can be simulated. No longer are we able to say we know what we know because we can perceive it around us. So if I cannot trust my body, then I cannot trust my brain. What is left for to trust? I no longer fall to sleep; instead I wake into dreams.

If I close my eyes, I can see the sun-dappled glade. The trees sway in a gently in the warm summer breeze, while the gossiping sparrows shelter among the leafy branches. My ears are filled with their chatteriThe Green Lawn by *W-Lupus

Flash Fiction and Vignettes

Introductions, Prologues and Beginnings

AmphiosA stray gust of wind pushed through the dry air, causing the long stalks of yellowed grass to rattle, a sound that spread from one stalk to the next, until the air was humming.

The sky was heavy. It was bright and clear, but there was a weight to it, a sense of something, though words could not convey exactly what it was. It could have been described as a wet, acrid smell, perhaps, or a thick sickly sweetness that weighed heavily on the skin… or maybe it was nothing more than a feeling.

The rattling fields spread far in every direction but one, where they were interrupted by a jutting mountain, which rose up in harsh dark chunks of sAmphios by ~AnonymousAndBoring

Dawnfall - Chapter 1 “Some say the wall rose from the crag that’s just on the other side of it, a product of the Dawnfall. Others that the Gods forged it to keep us safe from the horrors that roam The Blackened Burn. Some say we built it with long forgotten magics the Vatrillani used to move fire and stone together. My father once told me that there was a tide of liquid fire that Taropath, the Wizard King, held back with his great staff of Ice, and it turned to stone at his touch, as it turned him to ash.”
“…bu’…thas’ not the question I ask’d, Tath.”

The tavern was busiest this time of day, with theDawnfall - Chapter 1 by =AwakenAtDawn

One Who Confronts Fear: Prologue

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[Dramatis Personae]
Mortals
Aelsa Hedgeroth, Mistress Seer (Terulan woman)
Aitin, Prophet (Terulan man)
Alltis Nateran-Jakaras (Kutii woman)
Amberis Rael, House Lord (Terulan man)
Ansee Endarn, Priest of the Way (Angvardi man)
Bronwyn Antoras-Penion, Inthaleya [Clan Lady] (Kutii woman)
Celienna II, Empress (Angvardi woman)
Delmonor Zaverl, Guards Captain (Kruish man)
Gevas Rael, King (Terulan man)
Gladelth Ma'ckai, Sorcerer (Konenian man)
Growald, Lieutenant (Sei man)
Havert Jakaras, Gaelkadrada [Regent] (Sei man)
Ianara Rael, High Lady (Terulan woman)
Jhonatan, ToKalak Lieutenant (Angvardi man)
Karusa Penion-Hozren (Sei wOne Who Confronts Fear: Prologue by ~Trivas

Legend of the Titans: Prologue [READ DESCRIPTION!] by ~dragonlich21

Introductions, Prologues and Beginnings

Chapters

Aurori's Advent: Chapter 19 by *TarienCole

Marketplace by ~AnonymousAndBoring

The White CityAna's feet were killing her. They were sore from walking and rubbed raw from the blades of grass that brushed ruthlessly against her bare legs, over and over again. She licked her lips, but they were still dry when she pulled her tongue away.

Peti glanced back, saw Ana lagging, and paused for her to catch up. "Here." he handed her the flagon of water.

Ana took a deep, thirsty swig. "I thought we had to ration the water."

"It doesn't matter now. We're almost there. Keep moving, no more lagging. The sooner we arrive the sooner you can really quench your thirst. And your hunger."

Ana took another long pull from the flagon, then handed it bThe White City by ~AnonymousAndBoring

The War for Griffnar - Part 33“What … what do you mean?” Falco asked puzzled. “Why can’t I … can’t we go back? Did something happen? Anya! Something happened to Anya!”
“No, no, no!” Talisin said quickly. “Nothing happened. Well, that’s not true, a lot happened, but as far as I know, Anya is perfectly fine.”
“Oh,” Falco said relieved. “You really scared me for a moment. But why can’t we …?”
“We will explain everything,” Halem interrupted, “but not here, out in the rain. Lord Bertram, do you have a quiet, discrete place where we could stay fThe War for Griffnar - Part 33 by *Walt-Marsters

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Characters and Settings

Chloe and Tanita, bedroom sceneTanita, who was used to sprawling across her big bed, was somewhat of two minds about sharing it with Chloe. She was excited at the prospect of having company, but less happy about having to be careful not to crush her guest. Tanita got into the bed, facing the wall so as not to accidentally kick Chloe in her sleep, and Chloe got in beside her, facing the other way.
“Good night babe,” she said, pulling a blanket around herself.
Tanita twisted her upper torso so that she could see the back of Chloe's head and said “Good night? Aren't we going to gossip or tell scary stories or something?”
Chloe rolled over and Chloe and Tanita, bedroom scene by *914four

The races of Enne (And an opinion about races) Why do I keep doing these? Why do I keep trying to write in English and embarrass my self with low quality work? I don't know, there is a common say in my country that is: I'm Brazilian and I never give up. (We give up on a lot of things bytheway)
Anyway, before I start this... I have to talk about RACES... You see, I'm not a big fan of the "D&D system" that most fantasy novels uses, I don't like "The men of the north" being a race of bearded man and gigantic women who love axes and cold meanwhile the "Orcs/Horde" are a race of mindless barbarians who only think in hoarding and killing and raiding and stuff... But by the old and new gods don't take this as a critic, I'm not criticizing everyone and saying that their races are stupid. I'm saying it is not my thing. I do like a lot of books and games that uses this system, I just wound't use it on my own.
You see, I don't like culture being mixed into race, if a The races of Enne (And an opinion about races) by ~Artesox

Species Template - HajSpecies Template -

Name: Haj

Rarity: Common ( Hazaad landmass only)

Avg Lifespan: 150 - 200 years

Appearance: Haj are a varied race, ranging from short to tall, and fat to thin. Skin tones are typically light, but it is not uncommon for some Haj to develop darker skin. Hair color ranges from black to red, however blondes and light hair pigment is non-existent. While mostly humanoid, a defining trait of the Haj is a lengthy furred tail, matching in color to the individual's hair. Haj have enlarged, powerful forearms and their ears are large and rounded ears and flat noses.

Diet: Omnivorous, Haj are able to eat anything they choose. A specSpecies Template - Haj by ~CaptainBrower

Species Template - TazarinSpecies Template -

Name: Tazarin

Rarity: Semi-Rare (only about 1500 - 2000 individuals - Tazin Landmass)

Avg Lifespan: 200 - 700 years

Appearance: Tazarin are very large individuals, most specimens standing well over 7' with some reaching heights of 12' not including the length of the tail. Tazarin are very unique creatures, with tough leathery scaly skin, thick bone horns emerging from their skulls and a 5' long prehensile tail with a retractable barb. From their youth, near the individual's 50th birthday, a thick heavy plated armor is embedded into the flesh of the individual, male and female alike. This armor covers the individual's cSpecies Template - Tazarin by ~CaptainBrower

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Murdering Mary SueMurdering Mary Sue

Every aspiring writer has met her at least once, whether in his own works or in those of others. The alluring temptation of a perfect character taunts the author from one side while his muse urges him to keep writing from the other. Who wouldn't love her? She's the most beautiful, talented, fantastic woman in the universe, with not a flaw in sight. Every woman wants to be her; every man wants to marry her, so why would anyone want to kill her? Who would want to murder Mary Sue?
I would. I and many greater authors have been working hard to keep this succubus in her proper place: the trash can. Mary Sue is one of the worsMurdering Mary Sue by *Cei-Ellem

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Worldbuilding Part1: MapmakingWorld Building Part 1: Map Making

Welcome all to World Building, the talk show that helps with all aspects of writing and creating. Please welcome your host…Seleane Gray!

Hello, everyone. Today we’ll be working on maps. There are a few types of maps:
1. The World Map – this is where you will see an overview of your world.
2. The City Map – this is where you will see each city your character is in with intricate detail.
3. The Building Map – this is where you will see each building your character is in with elaborate detail.
4. The Ship Map – also known as the Transportation Map, is for the vehicles—i.Worldbuilding Part1: Mapmaking by ~Lady-Shade

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Elements of Story - UPDATED

Updated Mar. 18th 2009

The following is a self-discovered list of elements contained in an excellent story:

An interesting and intriguing main character, an individual with a unique past that has made him who he is at the time of the story. Be sure to explain the important aspects of this backstory where appropriate.

This main character must have a story goal: a mission to accomplish, a mystery to solve, his past to reconcile, a villain to overthrow, a treasure to find, a person to save, etc.

Along with this goal, the character must have an all-consuming desire that drives him to accomplish what he sets out to achieve. Love, reElements of Story - UPDATED by ~illuminara

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Punctuating Dialogue: A GuideStandard Punctuation: Dialogue

Sometimes we read dialogue so often, punctuated in so many different ways, that we either forget what we've learned (if that was anything memorable to begin with) or we rely on instinct to guide us. A common example of this can be seen in the opening dialogue of darksouldream's piece, Bobby:

‘No,’ replied Cindy `I think his sister Becky is staying with her, but she keeps muttering about parents out living children. The doctors been keeping her pretty sedated.’

Most Americans will cringe at this. Why? Well, double quotation marks are the more acceptable usage (thPunctuating Dialogue: A Guide by ~WordCount

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Character Creation - Tips

Note: I wrote this after reading a similar article in The Writer magazine about a year ago. Hope it's helpful!

Not all characters are created equal. Here are some steps to make yours superior.

1) Desire

Figure out what your character wants, needs, desires. A closer relationship with God? A place to belong? Just to survive? Figure it out. You can’t move on to number 2 until you have.

2) Fear

Now that you know what your character most desires, you should be able to figure out what he/she most fears. Doing the wrong thing, being alone, death? They are the polar opposites of your character’s desires.

3) History

Go back iCharacter Creation - Tips by ~illuminara

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The Secret to Paragraphing

Writing DIALOGUE
The SECRET to Proper Paragraphing
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(NOT a punctuation article.)

Once you know what your characters and doing and saying, how do you get all that down on Paper without ending up with a huge confusing mess?

Putting the Story on Paper.
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Everybody knows that when a new speaker speaks they get a new paragraph, right? In other words, you DON'T put two different people talking in the same paragraph. Okay, yeah, so anyone who has written any kind of fiction learns this pretty darned quick, (usually from their readers.)

What nobody seems to get is that the same goes for a new character's ACTIONS. SerThe Secret to Paragraphing by *OokamiKasumi

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Feedback Pack--May Pairs

by =TwilightPoetess, May 1, 2013, 6:39:33 PM
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Here are the pairings for May's Feedback Pack!

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So, now you can choose your 5 deviations and note them to your partner.
You have until May 31st to complete your 3 comments.

NOTICE--Please read!

Due to the amount of complaints from participants of the Feedback Pack in regards to the number of deviations with sexually explicit, graphic material being linked to for critique as part of this program, I am putting a new stipulation on the rules. NO sexually explicit or graphic materials are to be linked to for critique as of this month's round. Please remember,

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do not have an age limit on the group's members.  There are younger members we need to keep in mind, as well as those who are uncomfortable reading such materials.  IF, for some reason, you do not comply with these rules, I will see to it that you are not paired up in the future.  Please keep your pieces clean and appropriate for the general public.

Notice--

Be sure to at least establish initial contact with your partner early via note, indicating which deviations you want reviewed.
Even if you do not complete your comments until close to the end of the month,
you should allow your partner to get started on theirs if they wish.

This also gives more time to assign a backup if a partner is not responding.

Please send a note to the group if you have no contact from a partner after the first two weeks.

Back-ups--

Hope to see everyone again and more newbies next month!!

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