Odysseus and his tired men land upon a barren island‚ surrounded by crystal waters. They anchored their ship and shuffled off‚ in weary silence. The island was only a raised chunk of smooth white rock‚ with an igloo shaped cave. “We have learned our lesson with Polyphemus‚ we must stay clear of that cave.” Shouted Odysseus. Some men agreed with him‚ but others muttered in disagreement. They group decided to settle down for the night‚ as they longed to sleep on solid land once again‚ even for just
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Scary Story “Come you have to see this!” screamed Doobie. “What is it?” asked Kavid. “I really don’t know. Never mind. Forget about it. Do you ever feel that something bad is about to happen to us?” “No not really.” The Island of Nesis had many mysterious things about it and on it. Nobody ever knew about it since it was far out in the ocean. On the island‚ a house stood. Some said that the doors had blood dripping off of it. Others told that the bathtub flowed with blood once. One person exclaimed
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kills all customer service jobs‚ she has no car therefore no mobility so it needs to be a job nearby‚ overall this video made me angry‚ not only at those ungrateful kids but also at myself. I take so many things for granted‚ I have learned how to base my life in material stuff‚ and meaningless things that once I die will not take with me. It is once we have already lost something when we actually start realizing how much it was worth. If only Tammy’s children would realize how important she really is
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It was one of the more curious things about Humanity‚ our reluctance to allow others see us cry. It could be said that it was a form of defense‚ of never letting one know your weakness‚ and perhaps there was some truth to that. After all‚ hadn’t Humanity kept the Deadly Races at bay for a time by pretending to be strong? That day‚ however‚ Intrepidus was not able to hide his weakness by refusing to go home a mess. There was a shadow he had failed to realize did not have a place in this cavern any
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Howardsville‚ a quaint little city‚ nestled in the foothills of the Putney Mountains located forty miles southwest of Charleston‚ West Virginia‚ had its own dark history. Having lived his entire life in the two–story house on the outskirts of town‚ Ernest Cassidy was familiar with the myths‚ legends‚ and lies about his city and was always quick to defend it. The mysteries began years earlier when Dr. Ronald Hackney; a surgeon at General Hospital in Charleston came up missing. One morning‚ he didn’t
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sitting on top of a high cement wall. “What did the ‘Wicked Witch of Vixen’ say?” Taylor asked softly. “Why do you care?” Wojak questioned abruptly. “Because I am your friend.” Taylor said. “Why is it that when Sierra told me that ‘you were only being my friend is because I make you look like a better person’ seem true?” Wojak said. “I can not believe that Sierra would even dare to speak words of such.” Taylor said. “How can you even take upon yourself that I am only friends with you for a specific
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that‚ I have a whole list of nice ways to die‚ I could let you see it‚ if you want." Castiel said nonchalantly. Dean knotted his eyebrows. "I couldn’t see it even if I wanted to." Dean said solemnly. Castiel fought the urge to punch his own face. "Oh my god‚ sorry‚ I ju-" "Geez‚ I’m obviously joking‚ ease up man. I’m pretty chill‚ I don’t get offended easily‚ unless you do or say something very bad‚ then I will not hesitate to punch you in the throat." Dean said‚ glaring at nothing in particular‚
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said. Regionals was eight days away and he needed to be fully prepared. Right when he was about to leave for the beach‚ he realized he was missing his wax. Without it‚ Tatum would slip off his board like a dog trying to ice skate. "Belle! Did you take my surf wax?" shouted Tatum‚
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Avilio‚ being the serial pick pocket he is‚ manages to get the pair enough money to stay in a dinky inn on their way to the next town. The building is a sad sight‚ being nothing more than shabby wooden planks being held together by faith and strong glue. Nero is thoroughly convinced that if he sneezes hard enough‚ the building would collapse on its own. “We’d like to stay for a night. Two if possible.” An old lady with no teeth stands at the counter with a black cat on her shoulder. The cat hisses
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and animal lover who didnae want to see animals in cages.” Torin told his friend. “That’s how you spent yer evening with Adaira friend? Talking?” asked Duncan. “Not all of us Selkie’s are ruled by our cocks with only one thing on our mind like you‚ my friend. Aye‚ we talked aboot many things‚ she mentioned she may visit Scotland when Adaira sister gets married. I’m looking forward to the possibility of getting to know her better‚” he said with a grin on his face. While Duncan and Torin were deep
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