Once upon a time, in the land of the Ainu, there lived a fox named Poyn and a tiger named Tora. One day, Tora the tiger, feeling bold and strong, challenged Poyn the fox to a race. “Let us race from the top of the world to the bottom,” said Tora. “Whoever wins shall be […]
⌚ Approximately 12 minutes to read ⚠ Content Warning: mild violence, mentions of danger and potential harm, and a general sense of unease Previous Chapter | All Chapters | Next Chapter “Looking for work, Sojourner?” A burly woman shouted to Alice as she walked into the guildhall with the hammer and anvil sign above the […]
⌚ Approximately 15 minutes to read ⚠ Content Warning: disorientation, confusion, and anxiety due to amnesia or being in an unfamiliar place; mention of a physical disability Previous Chapter | All Chapters | Next Chapter “Whoa there, Sojourner.” A firm hand reached down to help lift the girl to her feet. “Careful there, lassie. Sometimes […]
⌚ Approximately 6 minute read ⚠ Content Warning: violence, death, deception, betrayal “Come closer, Yawo.” The old man motioned for me to step forward. I walked toward him, leaving the other apprentices standing near the wall, sure to walk in the slow, methodical pace of Yawo I had worked so hard to perfect. I had […]
⌚ Approximately 15 minute read ⚠ Content Warning: gender identity, bullying, emotional abuse, physical abuse, forced medical treatment, ableism, cult-like behavior, kidnapping, and violence The girls and women at the well were already gossiping about him like a legend. “He was so handsome,” they said, going on about his perfectly kept beard; his long, flowing […]
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