Stories tagged “defeat”
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The Final Decision
He looks at the metal monster sitting on the table in front of him. He doesn’t want to touch it or even go near it lest he do something stupid. Taking a deep, trembling breath, he continues to stare at it. It sneers at him, daring him to do it. T...
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To win or be defeated?
It was there, right in front of her. It’s dark eyes dotted about stared at her, daring her to take it. All she would have to do is reach out, pick it up off the plate and take a bite. The more she stared at the cookie, the more it’s power p...
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Slipping Away
I can feel it- that sinking feeling when he says it’s too much. I can feel our love slipping right out from under us. I want us to survive this, but I’m not sure if we can anymore. I don’t know if this is right anymore. There was no d...
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Grievous Conflict of the Elders
“I no longer accept the Nexua.” Togua’s powerful voice resounded through the domed amphitheater, echoing back and forth until all other voices were quieted in shock. Eloquinthian and Sandorian alike all turned to face the Elder of Ear...
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Sudden Death
It was war like I’d never seen war. Bodies lay in the dirt, in the ditches and weeds, groaning in pain from their wounds. There were more than two dozen casualties, most on their side, some on ours. Their outpost was in sight, flag flapping in th...