Naturalist Stories

⸻ Zelda has it all-brains, beauty, popularity-and a dream: to become a biologist like her idol, Link Farore, the teenage naturalist who discovered the rare "fairy snake" with its shimmering pink scales. But last year, Link's life took a dangerous turn when the snake's venom nearly killed him. Now, his protective mother has dragged him out of the wild and into the halls of high school, insisting he experience life as a "normal teen." Wild, brilliant, and still recovering, Link is far from ordinary-but Zelda is fascinated. Can she tame the boy who's spent his life chasing the wild? Or will his untamed heart slip through her fingers, even in the classroom?

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Romina, a naturalist from Stanford Bridge University, arrives in a small town in the province of Buenos Aires, on a quest to find the elusive Darwin Museum and investigate a theory from Darwin's famous voyage. However, her search for scientific truths is interrupted by the mystery of a missing woman that has thrown the town into chaos. The power is out, and the locals are on edge. Romina's inquiries lead her to Mrs Ansufatti, a member of one of the town's founding families. As Romina delves deeper into the mystery, she learns about the strange disappearance of the mechanic's wife and the suspicions that surround it. Despite the eerie atmosphere and the cryptic warnings from the townspeople, Romina is determined to uncover the secrets hidden in this remote area. Amidst the desolate dunes and treacherous tides, Romina's journey for knowledge becomes a race against time. Will she manage to find the museum and the evidence she seeks, or will she become the next victim of the town's dark history? "Darwin" is a gripping tale of mystery, danger, and the pursuit of truth, set against the haunting backdrop of a small, isolated town.

"Ms. Fennbirn, you may want to look away." The man who was taking my blood told me. I looked the other way, and saw the handsome boy who looked about my age. I felt a pinch in my neck, and I winced, my eyes automatically closed shut, and I bit my lip to give myself a distraction pain. "Oh my, "He winced, but he didn't have a large needle in his neck. " Arsenic, come here. " He said, the boy I was staring at walked toward the man who was taking my blood. Arsenic, it revolves around poison, if I'm correct. "Sir, she's corrupt. " A different voice whispered, I matched it to Arsenic and his appearance. And then reality seemed to have hit me, "Corrupt?" I turned back to the man, and whisper yelled. They looked at each other, and Arsenic looked back at me and then to Dr. Fynn. •• Renesmae , a giftless who lives in a society, where everyone has a gift of their own, finds out she's corrupt, which is what the government calls a "disgrace that must be killed". To her it always sounded like something impossible, to have a gift, but maybe she could, and maybe she is a dangerous disgrace.

On a misty evening you make your way towards the earthy structure. The fairies have led you there but you don't know why.

'Divorced' Spinoff... Kaxity White never grew up in a mansion, with a family that cares about her, nor with money to her name. She lived her whole life with a foster mom that used her for money, until a angel came along and took her away from the horrid life she lived in. Everything was quick... The love she received, the family she always wished for fell onto her lap, the life she always wanted was given to her. Everything she prayed and worked hard for was there right in front of her. However blessings doesn't always last long. Everything was quick... The heartbreak, the pain, the fear.... It was like a loopy roller coaster she wanted to get off of. A life she did not wish for, but was also expecting...

A poem of time and death.

❝What the hell did you do with the book?" I asked, nails clawing on the nearby wall as I held myself back from launching myself at him. What was I supposed to do now? Everything was in that book, every single drop of evidence. The evidence needed to convict him. He lifted a shoulder as he glanced at me, an eyebrow rising as if in pure amusement. I long thought that maybe things could be different, that there could be a fresh start. But when it comes to the devil himself, second chances is something that shouldn't be given hastly. "It's not the book that you should be concerned about love," His long eyelashes fluttered as he looked at me through them, leaning forward so much that his warm breath tickled my ear- shattering my stupid heart. "It's you.❞ • • • 𝐈 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐒. 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐎𝐎. Freya Halvaldar is wanted for murder. She's wrongfully convicted- for that specific killing, at least. Luckily, she now has 180 days to prove she was framed, and in reality is actually innocent in her involvement in Aran Halvaldar, her younger brother's murder. It was no normal murder- it was a supernatural one. A supernatural, from her world- and Freya is committed on taking revenge, even if it means her own downfall. But things take a turn when someone influential from Freya's past shows up, insisting on his help with the latest occurrence. There's something stirring between these two, something she can't deny- their angst and past is catching up...fairly quickly. And yet, something seems out of place-especially when a mysterious phone number begins to threaten and blackmail her with things she thought- and hopes, no one could possibly know about her. In 6 months, on February 5th, the truth will come out. And Freya Halvaldar will fall.

A sellection of strange stories adventures & explorations from the deep woods of the world.

Anther Strein is a travelling naturalist in the science fantasy world of Pendant. In her studies of the astounding animals and plants of her surroundings, a question has often nagged her - how did such diversity come to exist, and how does it adapt to the ever-shifting conditions of the natural world? A dangerous idea is forming at the back of her mind: one in which gradual change, rather than instantaneous creation, is the main driving force of the natural world. Join Anther on her journey across the continent of Proesus, as she records her observations of bizarre animals and plants - and unravels the mysterious relationships between life, magic and natural selection in an enchanted world. Featuring illustrations by Nayoung Lee: https://www.instagram.com/nayounglee1225_/ For early access to chapters, and for the original formatting (including clickable footnotes), visit https://www.webofworlds.net/blog/the-journal-of-anther-strein

Jacob Quinton is an average sophomore college student at Northern Illinois University. His peaceful life is upturned one day when he finds out his Girlfriend is cheating on him. At the same time, his future at college is put into jeopardy. As he enters spring break, Jacob's life is falling apart. That changes when he gets a letter without a return address, "You probably don't remember me, but I remember you." This letter sends Jacob on a statewide journey to discover himself - and find the sender of the mysterious letter.

A poem about dreaming, nature, and our world.

This short story is an attempt to capture the "New Weird" genre style most notably established by author Jeff Vandermeer in "Annihilation" and other recent works.

Natalie is a 20 something living with her best friends and trying to figure life out. But she's been living a secret double life and when her two worlds collide she might lose the only people she has left. Can she save herself and her friendships or will she lose everything?

In "Reflections in Verse," the poet delves into the depths of self-discovery, weaving words like threads through the tapestry of their own existence. Each stanza serves as a mirror, reflecting the complexities of their inner world, from moments of triumph to shadows of doubt. Through lyrical exploration, the poet confronts their fears, celebrates their victories, and embraces the beauty of imperfection. With each line, they navigate the labyrinth of their mind, seeking clarity and understanding amidst the chaos of life. "Reflections in Verse" is a poignant reminder that the journey of self-discovery is a poetic odyssey, where every word penned is a step closer to finding oneself.

Hello beautiful people! Join me in this book where I break down my body, hair, and skin care and explain what I do and why I do it. I also will include how to handle insecurities, self-hatred, and mental illness. I'll be discussing my diet, how I exercise, my natural skin and hair care, and some hair mask recipes.

A theologian reads the final thoughts of a silicon based life form of a race of people who know each other only by face. #2 In September '17 Sci-fi monthly challenge.