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H+Z - Ch.1 Pt.6 by KFShaw, literature

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H+Z - Ch.1 Pt.6

Outside the crowd jeered and laughed as Zeficks faced the last pair of fighters. The two youths stood with their swords drawn. They were both shaking slightly and kept giving nervous glances to the half dozen that had gone before and were now sprawled around the ground. Most were groaning from small scratches or bruised skulls. The rest were laying on the ground paralyzed from embarrassment, wishing they could sink into the sand and disappear. “Looks like you are these gentlemen’s last hopes, what are you going to do?” She was facing them with one hand on her hip and her sword pointed to the side. She ha

Aragorn's Youth by KFShaw, literature

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Aragorn's Youth

Winter was still young as the small band marched slowly through the woods. The three figures moved silently under the trees, walking under the tall evergreens where no snow slipped through the branches and the blanket of needles muffled any sound they would have made. The group was led by a dark, hooded man with a thick, dark beard and hard set eyes. He was followed by an older man, stooped and graying. Though he walked slowly and with a walking stick, there was a distinct grace to his step and his eyes and ears were bent sharply to the wood. Little would slip past his long trained senses. He paused as though to rest and then turned his head

H+Z - Ch.1 Pt.5 by KFShaw, literature

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H+Z - Ch.1 Pt.5

Veiler was in a panic. He had scoured the coliseum and he couldn't fine one fighter in their ranks that would suit the final fight, nor were there anyone who he could contact in time. His mind kept running every worse case scenario. If the people weren't satisfied, the riots could be outrageous, not the mention the disappointed officials. The coordinator blanched at the thought of one of the officials voting down his coliseum, the cuts to funding would be disastrous. To try and alleviate his fears, he went to the ticket agent to find out who all had signed up for private boxes. To his dismay he found that the mayor of the city and h

H+Z - Ch.1 Pt.4 by KFShaw, literature

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H+Z - Ch.1 Pt.4

He had been pouring over numbers for several minutes when he heard the creak of the main door. Without looking up he snorted and said, "This hall is off limits except during times for registering. If you need any questions answered, please turn around and go to the guest information desk on your right." He heard the door close, and thought nothing of it until he heard a low, purring laugh as deep as distant thunder. "No, I already know what I'm looking for," the voice continued, smooth and low, like the contented purr of a tiger. "I wish to be registered for today's battle." The accountant, who despised the blatant gall

H+Z - Ch.1 Pt.3 by KFShaw, literature

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H+Z - Ch.1 Pt.3

A lanky man, with a neatly trimmed goatee and small, round spectacles, sat pouring over several long lists laid out over a stone table. He began lining up each one in piles, and jotting notes on the top of each. The side-door that lead to the messenger's passages opened behind his desk. Pausing in his note-taking he commented over his shoulder. "Tell Veiler that I have his list ready." "Don't worry with a messenger, I'm already here." A stout, thick-limbed man said, stepping up behind his accountant. The slender man glanced up and grunted, he moved his chair aside to allow the coordinator space to examine the piles. "Wha

H+Z - Ch.1 Pt.2 by KFShaw, literature

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H+Z - Ch.1 Pt.2

The roar was almost deafening. The woman fighter grinned at her hungry audience. She strode from the platform and circled outwards; slashing at the air with her sword, stepping into a lunge then striding on, all the while smiling and shouting to the crowd. Once she felt they had been provoked enough, she stood before one of the main gates over which the announcer's booth stood. She pointed her rapier up at the announcer and shouted at the top of her lungs. "Open the gates! I'm ready for anything!" He nodded and gestured for the man beside him to relay the message. He then went about explaining to the audience,

H+Z - Ch.1 Pt.1 by KFShaw, literature

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H+Z - Ch.1 Pt.1

"And now, who've you all been waiting for!" The announcer bellowed into a massive bronze megaphone. As the cry echoed off the sandstone columns, the hundreds of spectators roared throughout the stands of the coliseum. The massive human cacophony was soon joined with the rhythmic pounding of massive drums. The announcer turned from the megaphone. Putting his hands over the mouthpiece, he leaned over to one of his fellow employees, "She is ready, isn't she?" He was sweating; normally they wouldn't keep the crowd waiting this long. The man was just as nervous as the announcer, he darted down the stairs from the covered booth

How to Love the Fight - Prologue by KFShaw, literature

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How to Love the Fight - Prologue

Over land and sea there has been many a hero, each with their villains and battles. Sometimes they are well praised for their deeds. Many more simply slip into obscurity, as others enjoy the fruit of their labors without ever knowing there was someone to thank for it. These are the men and women who are typically confined to history books and whose legends are used as moral stories for teaching lessons in honor, diligence, and loyalty. But at the same time, there are another cast of characters who have filled many a fireside chat with excitement and curiosity; the infamous. Pirates, thieves, villains of both violence and

A Soldier Lightyears From Home by KFShaw, literature

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A Soldier Lightyears From Home

The fog trailed over the bay, the white blurring all color from existence leaving a gray and black photograph. A lifeless monochromatic image. The dark ghost of a tug glided past. The water lapped at its side dully as though only half-heartedly parting. The wake of the boat rippled out away from it, bating against the oyster incrusted dock and the rusting hulls of dank houseboats. When the gently swelling waves touched against the dark green side of the Pretty Girl its movement swayed a small set of wind-chimes that hung over her stern. They rattled gently, their soft tinkling floated dreamily through the fog. Tirta stirr

Coffee Cream - Prolouge by KFShaw, literature

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Coffee Cream - Prolouge

"Bradley! Wake up, you lazy ass, it's almost noon!" The shout surged through the little room despite the barrier of a closed door. The apartment door rattled as someone fought with the key. A moan crept across the dingy carpet from under the rumpled sheets. A mass shifted on the futon mattress. The sad excuse for a bed didn't have a frame. "I don't have to be up until 1:15, it's in the contract." A low voice growled from one of the bed's pillows. The door gave a loud squeal as it was finally forced open. A figure stoo

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Aragorn's Youth by KFShaw, literature

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H+Z - Ch.1 Pt.1 by KFShaw, literature

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Artist // Student // Literature

Jan 7
Deviant for 12 years
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Some of you may recognize me from my art page

But I'm sure you didn't notice much in a way of writing.

I'm going to amend that, you see, I write almost as much as I draw, some days much more than I draw.
So it only made since that I have a place to put it.

Here everything is neatly organized for the most part, but since I don't write all the time, it's only going to be updated now and then.
If you're curious to see anything I've completed lately, then stop by my writing blog Imaginative Contents imaginativecontents.blogspot.c…

Other than that, sit tight and watch the plots roll in.

Thanks for joining the party.

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KFShaw

Aug 22, 2011

This month's winner is . . .

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I'm twelve stories up and being chased by two guys with four guns and I'm running out of roof which leaves me with two choices: I duck and cry, or I take a flying leap for the adjacent building's rooftop. Without breaking stride, I jump for it. My hands make it to the next rooftop. My legs, almost. So I'm dangling there and in a brief moment of stillness, all I hear is my iPhone ricochet off the corner of an overstuffed dumpster into the alley below. -Dave Pell http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2011/08/10/139395105/the-action-movie-blog-post?sc=fb&cc=fp This takes the cake as one of the most epic-narrative beginning of an NPR post

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Aug 10, 2011

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Aug 5, 2011

Hello and Good Morning

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Some of you may recognize me from my art page ~DarthSlatis (https://www.deviantart.com/darthslatis) But I'm sure you didn't notice much in a way of writing. I'm going to amend that, you see, I write almost as much as I draw, some days much more than I draw. So it only made since that I have a place to put it. Here everything is neatly organized for the most part, but since I don't write all the time, it's only going to be updated now and then. If you're curious to see anything I've completed lately, then stop by my writing blog Imaginative Contents http://imaginativecontents.blogspot.com/ Other than that, sit tight and watch the plots roll in. Thanks for joining the part

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LittleZoefje

Aug 14, 2011

Welcome to our group United to write! We're happy to have you in our midst!

Sorry for the late welcome, I've been away from the internet for a while

KFShaw

Aug 14, 2011

Perfectly fine, the welcome - though late - is no less appreciated.

bowie-loon123

Aug 6, 2011

Thank you for joining

, we’re delighted to have you with us. Welcome to the revolution.

We’re quite a busy group.

We just wrote a brand new article to let everyone know how the group is progressing. We also regularly post prompts and six word challenges for our members to try. And feel free to get involved in our contest! So check them out!

Also feel free to add us on Facebook and Twitter: @WrittenRevolt.

KFShaw

Aug 10, 2011

Thanks for the welcome, I'll keep all of this delicious information in mind.

AlmostSurvived

Aug 5, 2011

Hallo. I see you've joined my group. Well why didn't ya lemme know, ya blighter?

KFShaw

Aug 6, 2011

So sorry, luv, I've been so busy trying to get things up and find groups willing to adopt me that I've been falling behind on all and any correspondences.

So . . . am I worth keeping?

AlmostSurvived

Aug 6, 2011

You kiddin' me? A'course. We take everyone.