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The Tragic Tale of Doctor Fausset, by O.M. Grey
Posted on November 4, 2011 | 5 CommentsGlass. Brass. Coal. Steam. Over and over. Day after day. This is all Doctor Fausset saw. That, and beauty. Every morning he awoke to perfect beauty. Every day he worked... -
A Day with Mr. Ambrose, by Stephen Dewey
Posted on July 31, 2009 | 1 CommentThe overstuffed leather office chair protested loudly on its wheels beneath Laok’s weight. In their natural form, imps were rather light creatures – most being under three feet tall and composed primarily of hot gas and loosely concentrated nightmares – but it was no secret that Laok was immoderately obsessed with his “bargaining form,” Mr. Ambrose. “Besides,” Laok had argued on several occasions, “to sit in a chair properly, one must shed unnecessary shoulder baggage. Wings make the entire experience of relaxing substantially more difficult.” -
The Fosteur South Ocean Endeavor
Posted on July 27, 2009 | No CommentsGeuseppe Fosteur is a prospering spice merchant who amassed a sizable fortune and a small fleet by running exceptionally rare and sought after spices from the southern islands to more temperate climes. His company, The South Ocean Endeavor Shipping and Transport Company, is known throughout the high seas. For a time, Geuseppe's fortune was not just in business, for he also enjoyed for a time a rich personal life with a devoted wife and five loyal children who he adored above none other. His fortunes of the heart and of the purse did not, however, last forever. -
Portrait of a Villain: Immeril Lithos
Posted on July 20, 2009 | 2 CommentsBorn the heir of an elven bloodline, Immeril Lithos was condemned to the life of an invalid as he was plagued by frailty and sickness since birth. Not being strong enough to lead his house, Immeril turned to the solace of the great Library of Lithos where he indulged his voracious curiosity and where he found the cure to his weakness... Now Immeril must commit despicable acts in order to maintain his health, see how this villain steals the blooms of life from his victims.
