26.9K results

Naturally One Elegance. Poise. Refinement. Painted smiles and strategized laughter drowning the underlying stench of politics. Captured stars in the chandeliers above reflected like another sky on the polished floors, giving the fanciful beings gliding over it the illusion of celestial mastery. Everything was planned, every detail as far from coincidence as was the hidden truth of this entire gala. Friends were only such until parting over the threshold, but for the moments spent acting as such…peace was a dream birthed into temporary reality.But like dreams, the alliances made here were just as fickle.Matthew watched it all with somber de...

Parallel World: Of Dreams, Of Heaven ~xoxo~xoxo~~xoxo~xoxo~~xoxo~xoxo~~xoxo~xoxo~~xoxo~xoxo~~xoxo~xoxo~~xoxo~xoxo~~xoxo~xoxo~"Let's go, Fenrir."A menacing monster of a mechanical bike zealously hounded the waking black and white streets of the infamous Edge. Playfully pouncing on every trifling puddle, growling low as cool drops friskily drizzled along its smooth black metallic coat, like a house caged dog would after a mocking shower. It came across a longer stretch of road that was cut short when it howled in unhidden excitement and ran faster, engine pumping harder. In a way, it was like a wolf in the morning, barking at the sun for the...

“Tell me again why we have to visit Xandar?” Gamora asked, her attitude far below the happy level. Peter had told the Guardians he had to stop by the capital planet for “personal reasons”, but they weren’t buying it for a second. Especially not the assassin who was trained to question anything.“Don’t worry about it.” The ex-junked replied. “We’re just dropping by to meet an old friend. It’ll only take a minute.”“Last I checked, you ain’t got any friends, Quill.” Rocket cut in from the side. “You was raised by Yondu and his boys, and they ain’t ‘friend’ material. ‘Sides, none of’em are on Xandar anyway.”“I am Groot.”“You’re right, that was...

“Thomas Madison,” Chris interrupted sharply, voice as hard and bitter as the alcohol loosening his tongue. He lurched upward from his seat in a chorus of gasps, the shoulders of his black suit growing stiff and compact. He brandished a finger at the lachrymose man behind the podium. “Was a liar! A liar and a thief!”  He passionately declared, disoriented forest green eyes narrowing into two gleaming shards of hate as he slurred out the last word. Something shattered in the background as a heavy woman pressed the back of her black gloved hand against her pasty forehead and fell down with a fluttering moan, the two men on either side of her ...

It started out harmless enough, as all things involving Tony Stark did. He wasn't malicious or conniving by nature, no, he just knew how to get his way…most of the time. And when one has natural charm and charisma, would it not be prudent to use said attributes to one's advantage? Again, no. He really couldn't care less about all the fame and admiration his money and legacy brought him, despite what the tabloids would have people believe. He wanted, and felt he deserved, to be admired and sought after for his genius and engineering aspects that were slowly helping the world become a better place; the natural charm and charisma were just ge...

Chapter II: Astray " Semper Aequus  (Always just)" -Official motto of Task Force Aegis. The sun had just reached midway through the horizon as the members of Team Phalanx wandered the unusually empty streets of Aesernia. "More budget cuts? With everything that's happening?" Gaius raised his head from the news flier in his hands to look at Alice. His companion didn't answer however. Instead, she kept staring at the road ahead, the distant look on her face suggesting that she barely even registered his voice. "Oh, come on Alice," Gaius rolled his eyes, "This is our day off. Can't you just relax for one moment?" In reality, she wanted to an...

Epilogue The bus rolled to a stop, and the jerk was so fierce, she barely noticed she'd fallen asleep until her elbow slipped and her chin fell forward. She jerked awake and looked outside, hoping she hasn't missed her stop and breathed a sigh of relief when she read the sign."Last stop miss," the driver said kindly. "You sure you want to get off? We turn around in fifteen minutes.""No, I'm alright," she said plainly packing her stuff and grabbing the heavy duffle bag that contained everything she owned, and was careful to keep that secret from the driver. "Thank you," she said with a broken smile over her shoulder, but descended down the ...

CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE 劇的なショーダウン！姉に対する弟！ A Dramatic Showdown! Brother Against Sister! The sun was clouding over. The tension in the air was so thick it was almost CHOKING them. For some reason, Haley was feeling very…very…ANGRY.The book glowed as she raised it. “ACERBUS!” Growling, Nightwing raised one hand up at 086, clenching his claws. He shot forth a dark blast of energy at 086, but the evil monster simply frowned and raised his hand up as well, holding a single claw forward as Jake read off a spell. “AKUHEI!” Jake read out from the book. 086’s claw sparked with a sickening blood-red color, and a blast of energy shot ou...

Spare ChangeThe bottle gleamed in my hand as I hefted it from my left pocket, the amber liquid shifting and shining within the glass casing.  I sighed and felt a twinge of shame from looking at it.  I looked up from the evidence and into the face of my accuser.  "It's not how it looks, Deb, I swear.  I haven't been hitting the sauce since you made me quit two years ago."  Her green eyes pierced through me and my flimsy defense."All this time, I've wondered where our extra money was going off to.  Why I would be doing the laundry and find little pockets of cash tucked under your socks, or a receipt in your jeans from the chemist.  I thought...

Chapter 2 Ski Patrol Written by Johnsoneer Edited by Cimar Being a Ski Patrol Officer came surprisingly naturally to Nick. Not that the work was as easy as he was hoping for, but it never really felt like work to him. He expected there to be routine patrols and spending endless hours in one place checking lift tickets, but in reality, the job was much more fluid. Judy would take him to just about every corner of the mountain and assist skiers with various problems, everything from a lost child to an injured skier trapped in a crevice. Nick proved more than capable because of his ability to work mammals over and his impressive skill at cha...

Today, my sister asked me why I spent so much of my time caring about the love lives of two ten-year-old paper cutouts. With this stupid shipping war currently bugging the hell out of me, with friends in the fandom threatening to drop out altogether, and hateful messages plaguing my tags on Tumblr, I thought I would release a tiny rebuttal about my personal feelings about Kyman (Eric Cartman/Kyle Broflovski), why I continue to adamantly ship them five years after first entering the fandom, and why I continue to stick with my OTP and protect it.For all its vulgarity, offensiveness and, let's face it, absurdity, South Park has become over ti...

Jackie's Christmas StoryChristmas Eve had come another year. Everyone in the neighborhood was looking forward to the merry holiday that they dreamed of since the beginning of January. Christmas Day was approaching as the hours went on. They were all excited. But most excited of all was the town's most beloved female, Jackie Hoek. She had loved Christmas since she was a little girl. She always remembered getting up in the morning, opening presents, singing carols, and spending time with the family. But there was one thing that she loved more than anything else, the holiday television specials. Jackie loved holiday specials more than anythin...

( Disclaimer: The following is a non-profit unprofessional blog post written by an unprofessional blog poster. All purported facts and statement are little more than the subjective, biased opinion of said blog poster. In other words, don’t take anything I say too seriously.) "The Weekend After" is a series of articles that concentrates on the critical and financial reception a film has recieved after its opening weekend, where a majority of the film's box office earnings are made. PLEASE NOTE: while a film's box office opening or its initial critical reception may not indicate a film's eventual box office earnings or its future place in p...

ScotlandxReader: Thistles and Roses Ch1.1A/N: This is my first try at writing a reader-insert, but I hope you'll like it. I can't guarantee anything though, since I'm more the drawing-type of artist, but I couldn't just ignore this plot bunny I had. Anyways, enjoy your personal Scotland~ ;DThe names I used in this story are: Scotland - Iain Kirkland England - Arthur Kirkland Republic of Ireland - Seamus Kirkland Northern Ireland - Connor Kirkland WARNING: violence and colorful language You were staring out of the large windows in your classroom, not paying attention to whatever it was your teacher was telling the class. Well, it didn’t...

Giant Discovery Peering out from behind her hiding spot, Theodora kept her attention focused on a nearby slightly opened window. She could hear movement inside, along with the sound of draws being opened and then closed. Glancing down to her phone, Theodora let out a quiet sigh. “It's almost nine and I still haven't seen anything” she thought as she rubbed her brow. “Good lord. I've gone from police officer to stalker. All because of that stupid giant.”Suddenly, the backdoor to the house opened, causing Theodora to duck back behind the tree she was peering out from.“This will be more comfortable to sleep in” Morgan said as she wandering in...

Neo-Outsiders Season II Chapter 6: The Originals Arc Episode 116: More Shocking StuffIntro from Episode 115Alan: Hold it right there, Terrence!Terrence: (turning) Oh great. One of those losers.Alan: I know you are. You're Marvin and Lisa Collins's son, Mac's brother. You've reject your father when he was your age.Terrence: Well, someone did his homework.Alan: What I don't get is what you hoped to accomplished by destroying your mother and those people in Station Square! Is it to be more powerful than anyone else or what?Terrence: That and I am on a quest.Alan: (seeing bags) Is it for money?Terrence: No! Well, I came here for money but that...