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The Man in the Elder Tree

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A dark, heavy, supernatural short story regarding climate change and the destruction of forests. 

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But he was free. Uncaged. Free. He beat his wings hard and rose up into the clouded gray sky, letting out an animalistic screech from his cracked lips. By far, they were the strangest part of the creature. The claws were curved inward like little scooping shovels, and twenty-three blunt teeth rimmed the edge of each claw. He crashed through the lush green, swinging and destroying the tall pines like toothpicks. Animals of every kind were now shelterless. The creature tucked its black-brushed wings and shot downward in a muddy blur. Slitted eyes found prey, and claws extended for the kill.All Rights Reserved

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Home by Crystal_2817

Tommy's home is boring. He wants a new one, one that is full of excitement and adventure! Yet, he is still stuck in this boring, ordinary life... That is until he hears a tale of monsters and mysteries that lay outside the city walls. Tubbo hates his home. Most would consider him lucky, being the son of one of the city's founders, but in reality it is hell. He just wants to leave and find something new. Far, far away from this madness. If he could, He would love to run past those gates if it meant pissing off his father. Ranboo has never had a home... That he remembers at least. He lives alone under a small bridge. Despite that, life has been kind to him so far. He is happy, and wouldn't mind if it stayed that way. Yet he feels like something is missing... something that may be beyond the walls. Three teens long for something outside their current home, so they decide to adventure out into the apocalyptic world to find it... _________🜲_________ Aka: a semi-futuristic-supernatural-apocalypse au with lots of worldbuilding that I have been planning for half a year. Cover is made by me This is also on ao3 :)

Indenture by KHRIky

"Celestia." The voice of a familiar creature reached her human ears. Her gaze trailed up to meet her masters pair and this initiated his anger but she remained emotionless as he began to complain. "What the hell was that just now? I've been training you for the last ten years and I don't remember you fighting with the speed of a snail. I wouldn't have been surprised if these weak demons killed you." The straight black strands of Celestia's silky hair sway slightly under her hood as she stepped off the pile of dead bodies. The sharp weapon she summoned earlier transformed into light, allowing itself to be absorbed by the tattoo on the palm of her hand. The male glared as she disregarded his last words and spun on her heels, intending to leave the sickening scene. "How many times have I told you to not act like that towards me?" His form materialised in front of her, this allowing his long fingers to wrap around her neck. Celestia choked as her body was driven back and smacked against one of the trees in the vast forest. He released her once her face grew pale and watched smugly as she coughed and desperately inhaled as much as oxygen as she could. She bowed stiffly towards her master as soon as she managed to sort herself out. "I apologize, Zerro." His lips formed into a cruel grin and he unexpectedly planted a kick in her stomach causing Celestia to hit against the rough bark a second time. "You are just a weapon...nothing else." -------------------------------------------------------- During a majority of her life, Celestia suffered through misfortune after misfortune, thanks to the demon, Zerro, who tricked her into creating a contract with him. When Han, a new student transfers to her school, he makes it his mission to help lift away her suffering. Will he succeed or will Zerro stop him from doing so?

Mystery far below us by MidnightCatCloud

Tubbo's life was normal in L'manberg. A hunter, had decent pay, an apartment, friends... But the forest was something always special. It didnt have a name, and people were afraid of it, for multiple reasons. He couldnt understand, it being one of the most beautiful places he knows, especially the old library. But one dreadful night, he fears it. Instant regret of ever setting a foot into the forest, as he gets stuck in an unknown world, only once seen from human eyes, having his life on the line almost constantly. He fell into a world, mirroring ours, with creatures far from whatever you knew, and he has to adapt to this new life, if he wants to survive his accidental entering, and make it back home.

Everlasting Night [SLOW UPDATES] by Potati174

WARNINGS: Suggestive Themes, Violence, Strong Language, Gore, and Death (Rating it like an ESRB rating lmao) An ice age covers the world in a thick layer of snow that leads everyone to what most have believed to be the end of all days. Most of the world has perished, leaving less than a million alive to fight and fend off for themselves. Rhyolite Dorro is one of many that's trying to find his way through the rough times that has emerged from the last 9 years. He's done his best to ration out food, give himself heat, and find sources of entertainment while confined in a small cabin in the middle of nowhere. With each attempt of one of those 3 going out to waste each day, he's starting to lose hope. That is, until an unexpected visitor appears in his home one day... Potati here :3 So, for those that read this, this was meant to be the collab book I announced on Christmas day of 2024, but a few things fell through. Motivation wasn't a hotspot, and I didn't want this idea to go to waste or not get finished. So, here it is! I don't have a set schedule for this, but I am starting a personal revising method with this one so, hopefully it's up to your standards! Thanks for checking it out! :3

Who Will You Save? //Draft 1// by AbercrombieLynn

„The sunset is beautiful, isn't it?", she asked, the sound of her voice strained, as if she hadn't been talking for a long time. The boy sat next to her, staring forward into the leaving sun. He didn't even look at the young woman when she spoke. Yet still he could feel himself, only a small part of himself, longing to hear more of her voice. It used to calm him down, singing soft lullabies whenever nightmares haunted him, or telling stories to him and his brother. It was the only comfort he could rely on. And he ended it before it could poison him. Silence filled the vast empty space. Only a single Rowan tree swayed in the non existent wind, its branches reaching down where the two figures sat, sheltering them from any harm that may come their way. It was time to leave this place again. He couldn't stay here for long. He hugged his knees tight, unconsciously swaying back and forth as he did so. Maybe, if he hugged himself hard enough, he could stay here and listen to one of her stories again? Just one short story. His efforts were in vain. He realized that when his hands and feet started to disappear, just like they have done thousands of times before. There was no way things could continue the way they were now. He knew he had to stop, but a selfish part of him was still holding onto that hope that everything would be okay once he opened his eyes. „Auntie,", he said, preparing his next words. „I... really prefer sunrises." 0101011101101111011100100110110001100100011100000110110001100101011000010111001101100101011100110110000101110110011001010110110101100101

Second Chance For A Warrior by KasaiTheQueen19

"How do I know you won't reject me as well?" I reply, staring at the handsome Alpha who has somehow made it past my walls. He reaches a hand towards me, gently caressing my cheek and tracing down my neck. I can't help the sigh that escapes from me as the sparks erupt under his touch. He presses his lips to my ear, his warm breath giving me goosebumps. "I have waited and searched for you for eight years, Angel. Now that I have you in my arms, I'm never letting you go." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Warrior wolf Katrina left her pack three years ago after a painful rejection from her mate. With her sister in tow, they travel in search of a new home. With her heart hardened and broken, Katrina discovers that second chance mates are no myth after running into Alpha Seth of The Red Fang pack. The question is, will she let Seth mend her heart?

The Mark by ZackBForSure

It was a dark, windy night. A storm was coming in, and it was beginning to rain.Daniel gripped his left arm. Blood dripped from it, and mixed with the puddles on the ground. The knife in his arm needed to be removed, or else it would become infected,and that meant even more pain. Daniel fell against a tree with a soft "thud". He grabbed the handle of the knife, and ripped it out of his arm, the blood glistening in the moonlight. What would he do now? Where would he go? These were the words that were racing through Daniel's mind. It's just hard to believe that this all started only three days ago...

My Past Mate Rejected Me by Mysterygirl4812

"You rejected me!! Not the other way around!!" I yelled at him, tears streaming down my face. "I know." He says, he head hangs low. "And I'm sorry. I should never have rejected you." He went to take my hands into his but I turned away from him. Tears were still going down my face. How could he, after all this time, have the nerve to come here. He knew that he had hurt me. Now he is sorry and wants me back? No. "Please. Believe me. I messed up big time! I didn't know what I had until it was gone!" He said. I heard every word. They cut through the wall of my heart and placed themselves on it . It hurt. But what he did to me had hurt even more. "That's right. You screwed up. Consider me lost." I said. Then I walked away.

Paths Beyond (Under Rewrite) by DeoxyNAcid

In the frozen wilderness beyond the village walls, survival isn't guaranteed-it's earned. Grey, a sharp-eyed young hunter gifted with the ability to see ethereal threads of light connecting all living things, walks a thin line between life and death with every step into the snowbound forests. His gift is his greatest tool-and his deepest secret. When the Grand Hunt leads Grey and his squad to a chilling encounter with a monstrous creature and a group of robed strangers led by a sinister old man, the world he thought he knew begins to crack. Ancient powers stir beneath the frost, and the old man's magic reveals a truth far more terrifying than the dangers of the frozen woods. As the village reels from loss, Grey finds himself facing impossible choices. His gift, once a quiet advantage, now feels like a curse drawing him deeper into a conflict he doesn't understand. Shadows whisper of forgotten paths-ancient roads walked by those who sought strength not just to survive, but to transcend. Paths where power can be cultivated, honed, and wielded by those willing to sacrifice everything. But power always comes at a cost. Blood stains the frost, alliances are tested, and every step deeper into the unknown pulls Grey closer to a path he may not be ready to tread-a path where strength isn't just survival, but transformation. And in the depths of the wilderness, where cold winds carry secrets and danger lurks with every shadow, Grey must decide if he's willing to pay the price for what lies beyond.

Fate's Curse by CocoNova63

The earth crunched beneath my feet, the harsh, cold wind biting my face as I ran through the dense forest. It was closing in on me. I could sense it. Its warm breath against the back of my neck, its footsteps thundering through the trees, its feral snarls and snapping jaws. But it was just a dream. A night terror that has haunted me for the past few months. Or was it... A mysterious howl echoes through the woods. A beast, calling her closer. Why her? Why would it want her?

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Home

Tommy's home is boring. He wants a new one, one that is full of excitement and adventure! Yet, he is still stuck in this boring, ordinary life... That is until he hears a tale of monsters and mysteries that lay outside the city walls. Tubbo hates his home. Most would consider him lucky, being the son of one of the city's founders, but in reality it is hell. He just wants to leave and find something new. Far, far away from this madness. If he could, He would love to run past those gates if it meant pissing off his father. Ranboo has never had a home... That he remembers at least. He lives alone under a small bridge. Despite that, life has been kind to him so far. He is happy, and wouldn't mind if it stayed that way. Yet he feels like something is missing... something that may be beyond the walls. Three teens long for something outside their current home, so they decide to adventure out into the apocalyptic world to find it... _🜲_ Aka: a semi-futuristic-supernatural-apocalypse au with lots of worldbuilding that I have been planning for half a year. Cover is made by me This is also on ao3 :)