Manuscripts

By usurperkings

By usurperkings

The Mystic Realms keep a tenuous peace after centuries of war. Forged into the Realms’ only Judge, demi-god Caleb Mauthisen is both peace maker and executioner of the Mystic Truce. When Caleb is called to the charred remains of a scorched Sacred Grove outside...

By cryptoversal

Alkis has the strength of ten men. Iphicles comes from Ethiopian royalty. Pyrrha’s ancestor hatched from a dragon’s tooth. In seven-gated Thebes, these budding heroes will team up to redeem their honor, save their kingdom, and uncover shocking truths. BECOMING...

By shyredfox

Muramasa Sengo challenges his master to a swordsmithing duel! Has he learned all he can from Masamune-sensei? It may seem absurd for two of Japan’s most famous swordsmiths, Masamune and Muramasa—born in different centuries, to have known each other. But when...

By shyredfox

What would you do if you found a ki absorbing sentient ooze that was accused of eating a neighbor's cat? Would you dare to approach it? Find out how Su-chan meets and adopts Chou. Tags: magic, myths, side stories, pets Rating: PG Stats: ~800 words, average...

By cryptoversal

Essays and short stories on mythological topics. Some are scholarly. Some are goofy fun. Some may tie into pop culture or current events.

By cryptoversal

Nine years into the siege of Troy, the greatest Achaean warrior, Achilles, is sidelined by rage and resentment following a conflict with his commander, Agamemnon. This short but intense phase of warfare leads to devastating losses on both sides, conflict among...

By shyredfox

(A tale from Umeji’s copy of Myths of Japan, compiled by Shitani Daisuke) How far would you go to be the greatest sword maker of all time? It may seem absurd for two of Japan’s most famous swordsmiths, Masamune and Muramasa—born in different centuries, to...

By shyredfox

When impetuous little Nakamura Hisako meets a messenger from Inari, what news could scare her so badly that she runs away? And what will the news mean? Will it bring her hope for the future? ~1K word flash fiction from Nakamura Hisako's POV as a kit. It was...

By cryptoversal

Short takes and one-off poems on mythological topics. Some may be based on puns. Some may be based on modern pop culture. Some may reference current events.

By cryptoversal

Short takes and one-off poems on mythological topics. Some may be based on puns. Some may be based on modern pop culture. Some may reference current events.

By cjlapolla