Stories tagged “knights”
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Fantasyland II
Harold never wanted to be a knight, he wanted to be a wizard but his father had other ideas. “You’re not going to get around with those poncy wizards wearing those ridiculous silly pointy hats and those dresses with stars and moons on them,” his ...
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Fantasyland VI
“Cap’n I know you said we’se weren’t allowed to complain but you’se think we’ll get the same respect on the streets wearing that,” Corporal Enid said pointing at an embarrassed Cpl Hollis. “Stop pointing at me,” Cpl Ho...
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Fantasyland VIII
“So we agree,” Supreme Leader Steve asked for the last time. “Yes,” 10 voices echoed in the grand hall from around the table while a single voice muttered “well.” That voice was Richard’s and he was never sure on anything. If it wasn
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Fantasyland XI
“We’re clichés and not in a cute way but an unoriginal bad way,” the wizard, whose name happened to be Gary, said perusing the Inn. He was among four souls waiting for Gloria and Carl to arrive. “I know,” Emma, the group’s token h...
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Excalibur: Sword that Dreams
I am Excalibur…and this is my dream. For many months now I have been kissed by the twilight and caressed by the waking dawn and I miss the embrace of stone and water and grow weary in the hand of a true man. I watch you now, oh mighty Arthur, fro...
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It Looks Like an Adidas Commercial
Rustenburg The black and white ball spun so fast it became grey. Robert Greene, England’s goalie, knew that it was up to him to prevent these American upstarts from scoring. They were decent players but enough was enough. He dove for the ball- an...
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The Black Death
Remains splattered the walls like vast swathes of red dye, painting a grim tapestry of death and destruction. Black cloaks danced throughout the hall with such grace and fluidity that they seemed to be made of water. They flowed in and out of existence...
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A Testament of Wildflowers
Battle weary and ripe with the bloodlust of conquest the war party collapsed in the dust of the road. One figure, armor faded and chipped, strode placidly into the nearby field’s verdant embrace. Only when he was a stone’s throw away did he...
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The Needs Of A Knight
“Right, I know you’re all so fresh that you’re still sore about the shoulders from being dubbed, but it’s important you know the practical side of knighthood. So, packing. Don’t look at me like that. You think you’re...