Random thoughts, ideas and prompts for writing. These are just a collection of ideas and thoughts for reflection or using to jumpstart a writing idea.

The world hailed the discovery of the Terrans as a new beginning - a savior to humankind. But what was thought to be a savior was actually the end - the destruction of humanity. Now all that remains are a few pockets of resistance - hoping to stay alive, to fight for one more day. Adalaide is the leader of one of the remaining resistant groups and she soon finds out that what they thought they knew about the Terrans was only the beginning.

The five cities of man surround the Sea of Dekatos. The ancient city-states are filled with towers, stone pyramids, soaring catwalks, arching bridges and jade castles. The bronze age men and women fight, love, war and conquer against the backdrop of five massive, sprawling cities. Char, city of chariots, deploys her army in the nearby deserts. In Yang, where nightly winds blow in gusts of hot sand, they raise an army of heavily armored footmen. Bowmen of Lau Cing, with copper weapons and bronze chainmail, train to fight even during heavy desert storms. Formations of swordsmen pour from the pagoda's of Hecai while Anshi fields a legion of grim, dedicated female warriors. The city-states wage constant war until a new enemy threatens. Blue scaled aquatics rise from the sea, water streaming from their iridescent scales, and the five cities face a new and more terrible enemy.

Civilization has fallen, but through the hand of one man, the children of the world survive. Our story follows one group of such children as they attempt to exist in a hostile world and defeat the sinister AI who arranged the destruction of all they held dear.

Tomlon and Bailif are pretty normal people. Well, as normal as any Maroidanian can be. That is until one day when they were digging, they found two pieces of The Frozen Spark. The two pieces seem completely normal despite their color. But Tomlon and Bailif soon realize that the Frozen Spark is more trouble than it's worth as they are swept up in an adventure with five ancient people; they learn a lot about the past of the planet, but will they be able to save it? In a universe where nothing is normal to other people, there's something new to be learned every day for survival. Will the seven adventurers manage to survive with a lot of luck, or will their luck quickly drain, leaving them? Maroidal will never be the same, and neither will its citizens.

Sam is the most promising swordsman among this year’s crop of Paladin trainees...and knows it. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam is the kingdom of Thule’s best hope against the violence wrought by demons. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel-in-distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery. Pity that Tristan Lyons, the Paladin assigned to train her, is none other than the hero of her childhood. He hasn’t recognized her as Lady Samantha--yet-- but if he does, he’ll take away her sword and send her packing. Sam is not the only trainee hiding secrets: Braeden is a half-demon with a dark past that might be unforgivable. Sam, Braeden and Tristan set out for the western coast, charged with rooting out an infestation of demons that has made the West unlivable. As they travel, they uncover a deep-seated corruption of power that threatens to derail everything they stand for. Rebellion stirs, led by a rival faction of warriors who tempt Sam to join them with an irresistible offer. A war between men is coming, and Sam must pick a side. Will saving the kingdom cost her life -- or just her heart? Reminiscent of Mulan, but with a medieval fantasy twist, Paladin is a tale of adventure, action, and romance.

Phoenix has left his family, and is on a mission to rid the land of Demetrius' influence all by himself. The stone has taken him over almost completely, removing his conscience, and making him capable of horrible acts of violence, murder, and other atrocities. Can Ember, Lindani and Spedro save him before it's too late? Or will he cut a path across the land, leaving a trail of smoke and bodies in his wake?

Phoenix is a young Fire Elemental from a city in the fire country called Yaag. He has the altogether unheard of ability to receive fallen Elementals powers for a short time, as long as he is in close proximity to them at the time of their death. A bone chilling prophecy will turn him into a seemingly power hungry villian, but what are his real motives for the atrocities he is committing?