《PHOBIAS》V
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Venustraphobia - Fear of beautiful women.
Verminophobia - Fear of germs.
Vaccinophobia- Fear of vaccination.
Verbophobia- Fear of words.
Vestiphobia- Fear of clothing.
Virginitiphobia- Fear of rape.
Vitricophobia- Fear of step-father.
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The Oresteia (Modernized)
All three of the great Greek Tragedians have written plays about the bloody chain of murder and revenge within the royal family of Argos. Yet theirs is in fact not a story of tragedy, but rather one of redemption. As they move from darkness to light, from rage to self-governance, from primitive ritual to civilized institution, their spirit of struggle and regeneration becomes an everlasting song of celebration to be heard throughout the ages. Forming a discourse set against the emergence of Athenian democracy out of a period of chaos and destruction, the Orestian plays are compelling stories of the tensions between our obligations to our families and the laws that bind us together as a society. In the beginning, we witness how a king’s decision to sacrifice his daughter and turn the tide of war inflicts lasting damage on his family, culminating in a terrible act of retribution. In the aftermath of regicide, we behold how a son must set out to avenge his father’s death by committing a most egregious sin. In the end, the sinner is tormented by supernatural powers that can never be appeased, but ultimately finds redemption and ends the curse on his house once and for all. Woven through all of this is the story of a friendship so close that it elevates itself to brotherhood - Where the blood of the covenant is shown to be indeed thicker than the water of the womb. In this very brief twelve-chapter modern rendition of the Orestian plays, I have chosen to place my focus mainly on the lives of the characters Orestes and his best friend Pylades. The chapters, each around 2000-2500 words, are split up evenly between them in first-person narrative. I hope that you will come to enjoy reading this heartwarming story, but more importantly, that you see how the conflicts portrayed in the story, whether human or institutional, are still much very relevant to our societies today. Note on Sources: The details of this story is very loosely based on The Oresteia by Aeschylus. And I mean very loosely. Other sources that I referenced for detail and inspiration are Mythology by Edith Hamilton, Electra by Sophocles, and Iphigenia in Tauris by Euripides. You may also find that I have quoted some of these works, and others (such as Shelley's Ozymondaeus), without citations (average of 1-2 such quotes per chapter). I did this because I do not have the ability to describe certain scenes nearly as well as some of those writers. If you read a particularly beautiful piece of prose here, chances are it's probably stolen lol. Also, I wrote this during the summer between my high school senior year and my college freshmen year. It was the summer of 2020, and being quarantined apparently gets my creative side out lol.
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Pyramid of Blood
The Pyramid of Blood has existed for longer than any records within the galaxy. It’s viewed upon as a force of nature which no planet can resist or escape from. Its victims, tragic losses to the planets they’re swept from. The Pyramid roams from planet to planet, seemingly at random, each time consuming 5% of the local sapient population. None ever return. Torn from his military life on Earth, Sam is thrust into the Pyramid of Blood. A galactic wide kill or be killed event which sees him battle his way up the floors against other species from across the galaxy to survive. What is at the top? Why does the Pyramid exist? Who made it? AN: First time writing as a bit of fun, I hope you enjoy. No particular release schedule. Please let me know what you think and why, constructive criticism will help me improve. Cover: I do not own the cover image and am unable to find the artist to seek permission. If you are the owner of the image and wish for it to be removed, I will do so immediately.
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Heretic Immortal
If the world has no feelings and is cruel, then why do you accept it the way it is? If power, is what you need, then take it. If enemies are in your way, remove them. If a monster you have to be, then just become one.
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Historical Hamgelica
Angelica Schuyler has always known her fate. She was to marry a rich man that would reflect well on the family. Her father would never let her forget it. She was getting no choice in who she marries.But then something happened. Someone new appeared in her life. And she can't stop thinking about the man. But there's no way her father would ever approve.Okayyyy hey so this is my first fic, and obviously it's historical Hamgelica (cause my OTP needs more rep...lowkey Angelica just needs more rep. She's the most underrated Schuyler sister but she's my favorite so fight me).Anyways hope you guys like it.Also I did have to change some historical stuff to make it fit better. For instance I made John Church kinda a jerk but her father like him and want her to marry him dispite it being about the opposite in history.
8 187 - In Serial12 Chapters
Resurgent Paths
Writathon - Spring 2022 The world is forever changed. Join Allen Wei as he steps into the modern world while shouldering the weight of an ancient legacy Author note: This is a fictional world. Yes I borrow from reality, but that is all. Nobody in this story actually exist (or ever did) and while certain roles may exist, I assure you none of them ever actually behaved as I have written them.
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■ Helpless ■ Gilbert Blythe ■
Victoria Edwards moved to Avonlea from England together with her parents and brothers. Victoria was excited when she heard about the move and the change of scenery. It didn't take a long time in the very green land for Victoria to fall in love with it... and the people in it. It still took some time in order for her to truly fit in with the rest of the citizens, and the bullies in her school didn't make it any easier for her. But amongst the bad, she also found some good people including her best of friends Anne Cuthbert, Diana Barry and maybe even Gilbert Blythe.
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