18
Dec

Antivenin

by shukyou (主教)   He strode through the event like he was supposed to be there — which he was, or at least Jayes Tal was, and tonight he was Jayes Tal. Jayes Tal both existed and did not exist, in that he was not an actual person, but a mask that could be stepped […]

17
Dec

The Lemon House

by Etienne Telling The sun is still sunk low on the horizon, not quite starting to rise when Wren wakes up, but it doesn’t mind the early mornings. There is a certain kind of peace with the house still sleeping; the anticipation and the potential of the day are some of its favorite things about […]

17
Dec

How Soon Is Now?

by Viy Sitante illustrated by melanofly An old black and white show plays out on the laptop. The man on screen is dressed in a black suit, gesturing wildly as he appears to regale his audience with his tale. The laptop screen shows all but says nothing, however, because its audio output port is connected […]

17
Dec

Kramping, His Style

by Cattus Politterarum Rupert could hear the elf skulking outside his office door. It did nothing to improve his temper, which was foul. “Don’t skulk outside my office door!” he barked. “Come in.” The elf did so, ducking their head as they passed the threshold. “Sorry, Mr. Knecht, sir, sorry,” they murmured. Rupert glared at […]

17
Dec

And I Give Myself Away

by Arbitrary Delight “I’m taking you out to dinner, so wear something nice,” Evil said, and now he was on one knee with a ring in his hand. Everyone was watching. They were the centre of attention, which was ruining Hart’s meal: an eight-course tasting menu currently on dessert. He’d been looking forward to the […]

17
Dec

Shousetsu Bang*Bang no. 106 Cover

by visceralhit Love6

17
Dec

Damnatio Memoriae

written and illustrated by Iron Eater ❦ 1 The sun shone brightly overhead, coaxing the summer air into something fresher than the usual soup-thick seasonal humidity, but even with parasol in hand Hugh was in no mood to enjoy it; no amount of good weather could influence the vexation that came from slogging about the […]