Stories 4 - Stone Cold Stories

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Irresistible Curse 1: Relic of Antiquity

Derek shuddered as he examined the metal plate sitting on the hardwood floor. It was solid copper and two feet in diameter—large ...

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The line of hopefuls is moving faster than expected. Alkem’s reputation as an efficient operation is well-deserved. Winding like a ...

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I raise my hand against my better judgment and a well-honed sense of self-preservation. The team turns and looks at me ...

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I take one look at the space between the mannequins and frown. “No way,” I say, shaking my head. “C’mon, Shae,” ...

2 years ago

The drums continue their rhythmic beat as I savor the final minutes of my mortal life. Standing at the edge of the natural pool, I ...

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The men shuffle along under my watchful gaze, resigned to their fate. These are the worst criminals in the galaxy: murderers, human ...

2 years ago

Three hours after closing, I emerge from the changing room. Though the store is deserted, I am not alone. The mannequins study my ...