Homage Stories

When a mage is found dead, and, at a rough measurement, at least a head shorter, the only clue to his fate lies in the key gripped in his hand. A very magical key that sets the leaders in the Guild of Mages, Prestidigitators, Illusionists and General Wielders of Magic (not including Witches) in a bit of a quandary, because none of them want to touch it. Thus, the investigation is left in the thoroughly incapable hands of the three mages in the highly dangerous, very almost deadly on a daily basis, Thaumatological Gubbins Department of the Guild. Accompanied by a young(ish, these are mages after all) member of the Guild tasked with recording the progress of the investigation, the three mages set out on a perilous journey that will involve several belligerent doors, a three cart race, and, probably, a number of people wondering what the Hel is going on and why one of the mages continues to shout 'Power!' at every opportunity. An ONC novella like no other.

Mercenary. Assassin. All around underworld legend. Learn the story of Jack Trapper, and why he's feared, especially with the international trafficking organization known as The Ring!

Detective Hunter Sterling wanted a vacation. Instead, he got an anonymous letter and a crime scene the police labeled a suicide. But billionaires don't kill themselves on their son's birthday... do they? ​Hunter could have walked away and left the case to the authorities, but something about it just didn't sit quite right with him. To him, the letter he found didn't feel like a threat-it felt like a plea. Now, he is determined to find the killer and serve the justice that was asked of him.

Short poem in Mandarin Chinese

This story is an homage/parody of the video game series Sonic the Hedgehog. As such, it all takes place on an alternate Earth -- better known as Immobi. This wicked wild world is home to a variety of anthropomorphic animals, including two 19-year-olds in particular. There's the good-sported, itchy-footed, and quick-witted Umeme Cheetah. Then there's the cocky, carefree, and foolhardy Radi O. Peregrine. The cat and bird are best buds who not only share a brotherly bond, but a need for speed as well. Hence their names (translated in Swahili) these two Immobians wield the power of electrokinesis. Pretty self-explanatory, but they're able to generate high amounts of electricity within their bodies -- allowing them to perform various tricks and techniques. The most prominent being to move at literal lightning speed, as our duo race across the vast African continent -- if not beyond -- in search of thrill and danger. Be it open plains, dense jungles, scorching deserts, or etc. etc. -- these sparking speedsters will certainly be there in a flash. Throughout their adventures, Umeme and Radi will come across various characters -- both friend and foe alike. With their most frequent foes being monstrous entities known as Nightmares. Created from a currently anonymous source, each kind varies from shape and size -- yet shares a common goal to wreak total chaos. While these Nightmares are determined to do so wherever they go, both cheetah and peregrine are determined to stop them in their tracks. So don't blink -- 'cuz if you ever see two streaks speed by, you can bet one hell of a storm's a brewin'.

A short story about a modern woman being shadowed by a dark, captivating presence. Will Wilhelmina be able to resist the thrall?

A science-fiction homage to Edgar Allan Poe's THE TELL-TALE HEART, this short story involves the mad ravings of a crazed inventor...and murder. If you enjoy this short story, check out some of my other writing at http://www.amazon.com/Rachel-Lynn-Brody/e/B00734UWMW.

Guyana is a hidden gem with stories waiting to be told. Stories about its lush emerald trees, its unique and delicious foods, its culture and beauty. A beautiful country uniting in unity together as One People, One Nation, and One Destiny. 'Home' is a Non-Fiction piece about a young teenage girl returning home for a short visit after many years. She rediscovers forgotten memories from her childhood while growing up in Guyana.

This is the 1st of a 2 part introduction into an anthology project consisting of first-attempts at new styles of poetry. This being prose.

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part time cool dude part time ghost.... living both worlds! well maybe not living since I'm fucking dead 😐 || NARUTO

A free tribute to the master of romantic thrillers that brought us one of the greatest cult sensation hits. Resulting in spawning its own sequel only made possible by the twisted desire of its followers and creator. This is simply a fan fictional story about what possibly led to the attacks in the Birdemic movies.

leo is a gay boy who has fallen in love with his best friend and you are reading his diary this is old and i dont wanna re write its bad and its very VERY short ;-;

A tribute to Jilly Cooper and her rollocking romps through her fictional, rural county of Rutshire. One or two of her characters make guest appearances but the main characters are all mine. Mark Chatford is a world famous cellist. After having his heart devastatingly broken, he decides to quit the concert platform for good. He heads back to the sleepy Rutshire village of Elderdale where he grew up, determined to compose. Terrie Gallagher is a Lancashire Rose. A drunken one night stand with a male friend results in an unplanned pregnancy. Fearful of spoiling some life long friendships, she leaves her home town forever. Rescue comes in the form of her godmother who is a widow and lives in Elderdale. She provides a home for Terrie and her child.

A story set within the Halo series of video games. Delta-Six is a group of ODSTs initially deployed to planet Reach to help neutralize a local Insurrection chapter. However, it quickly goes south due to the arrival of the Covenant. Now, Delta-Six must focus on staying alive and getting off the planet. *side note* I do not own any rights to the HALO series. Halo is the intellectual property of Microsoft Studios and 343 Industries

In West Hollywood Alex Harlow, down on his luck, bags a last minute missing person job before Christmas Day. Can he find the individual before the festive season starts? This is an homage to the golden era of detective fiction. The hardboiled man in the mackintosh of this story bears more than a passing resemblance to the hero of The Big Sleep and Farewell My Lovely.