Twig Posted March 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 I'm working on a series called Legends. It's going to be a series of legends and tales. I decided to try short stories. Here's a blurb of the first legend/tale. The night sky was flooded with a sea of monstrous storm clouds. There wasn't a visible star. Even at a full moon night, the tremendous sphere that gave light during the night was no where to be seen. The wind blew strongly and ominously. The thunder roared, and the lightning cracked. In the midst of the horrific hurricane was an island in peril. Towering trees fell down like dominoes, animals of all kind ran in circles, not knowing what to do, and the ocean swallowed layers and layers of sand as great waves smashed into the beach. It was hell on Earth. A boy riding a raft held on tight as the current guided him to an island. The torrent pelted him with water. Suddenly, a colossal wave as tall as a skyscraper engulfed the boy. The wooden raft flipped upside down, and the boy couldn't hold on any longer. The crashing current and the wild waves pushed him side to side, to and fro, and up and down. Water rushed into his mouth and into his nose. The boy was hopeless. Then, everything became a blur. Soon, he couldn't see anything at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I prefer the Norse Mythology. I wouldn't know anything about norse mythology if I hadn't read Kamichama Karin. I want hem to make a manga of greek mythology, because it's incredibly interesting. All the gods, with all different 'abilities', and different personalities, it could even make a good sitcom XD Also, it's a bit early to pass judgement on your story, but I will say, nice imagery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaisu Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Speaking of sitcoms, my sister's been addicted to The Nanny recently. But that has nothing to do with writing. Norse, I dunno anything 'bout that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I kew nothing either. But now my ignorance was lessened! And greek and roman mythology are quite close. Such as apollo being apollo in both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sploda Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 @KaisuLet me make this obvious:Odin, Shiva, Ifrit, Ramuh, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twig Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I don't know much about Norse Mythology, too. Isn't there a book series using norse mythology? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayasato-chan Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Not sure. But if you want to know about Norse Myths... give Fenrir (on this site) a call. He's one of the most knowedgeble on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sploda Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 No Idea but I read about it in books about mythology and on Wikipedia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaisu Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Roman-Greek.. They're the same. Just renamed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayasato-chan Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Roman-Greek.. They're the same. Just renamed. Eh.... That's because the Roman's took alot from the Greeks and expanded on it. (The belief systems differed slightly in names mostly.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaisu Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Romans had barely any style D: Greekz were groovay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akumakagemaru Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Username: Akumakagemaru Favorite Books/Books Currently Reading: Star Wars: Legacy of the Force series, Star Wars: Darth Bane series, Star Wars: Republic/Imperial Commando series. Writing Example(10 lines or more in a spoiler. Optional): [spoiler=Rough idea I had for the first chapter of a Kingdom Hearts/Naruto xrossover on another site]Naruto swung the keyblade right, taking out one of his clones, then quickly twisted his wrist, bringing it up to parry an attack from another clone before bringing the keyblade down on its' head hard enough naruto himself flinched at the memory. Unknown to Naruto, he was being watched from the edge of the clearing he was using to train in. One figure, tall, broad-shouldered, and wearing a white robe, one that look well-worn and travleed in, but still had the appearance of being thrown on in a hurry, and uncomfortable on top of it. The other figure, however, would have frozen even an experienced shinobi in his tracks. Not because of his appearance, which was similar to the first, except black. No, it was the intense focus and fury radiating off the figure, tall and imposing, looking ready to kill. "Huh..." the first figure whispered, a deep, masculine voice that held traces of humor. "Guess he's a quicker learner than we thought. Did you think he'd be listening to the Keybade by now?" he asked, clearly speaking to th black-robed figure. "I still say we should just kill him. We don't know him, he's to much of a threat," he replied, voice low and raspy, also whispering, though doing nothing to conceal the malice in his tone. The white-robed man, features concealed, gave off a distinct impression of scowling and irritation as he replied, "And I thought we already discussed this. We're not strong enough on our own, we need help, and this kid is the strongest one we can find. Pure power, not just a shadow, remember?" His companion continued to stare in silence, though he could tell he'd made his point, and let it drop. His own reflexes warned him at the same time as his companion's cry of surprise, dodging away in a backflip as something metal came swinging through where his head had been, landing in a kneeling position before standing up. He looked around and say his friend standing in the branches of a nearby tree, tense. He looked at the source of the attack and saw - to his surprise - Naruto, Keyblade teeth buried nearly an inch into the tree. "Who are you two, and why were you watching me?" he asked, a hard expression on his face, one that would never have been there a month ago. Before the man in the white robe could answer, his friend responded by flying out from his position, a black blade shaped similar to a bat's wing, a blue gem in the hilt in hand. Naruto, caught by surprise, barely managed to get his Keyblade up in time to block, and was stunned by the amount of force behind the blow, staggering back two feet before he found a better footing, and began a solid, if crude, defense that kept his opponent from landing a winning blow, and relied on stamina, something Naruto had in spades. He thought that would be enough to win, until his opponent suddenly began a much faster, different style of attack, and disarmed Naruto after less than five seconds. Naruto fell to the ground, hand aching from the disarming blow, unable to hold his Keyblade up to defend from the final attack coming down at him, and he felt fear. Just before landing a fatal blow, however, the blade was intercepted, by a Keyblade exactly like Naruto's own. He looked, and was shocked to see it being held by the other figure, who was now staring at the man in black, radiating frustration and - oddly - sadness. "I thought you had it under control, brother?" he asked quietly, and even naruto, from his position, could see the man flinch. Next thing Naruto knew, the black sword was gone, and so was the Keyblade. "We'll met again, Naruto Uzumaki...I promise. And with that final message, a doorway, seemingly made of shadows, opened up behind them, and they disappeared through it, leaving nothing behind aside from the aftermath of the short battle, and a stunned Genin. Not sure it's any good, but I'm hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twig Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Username: Akumakagemaru Favorite Books/Books Currently Reading: Star Wars: Legacy of the Force series' date=' Star Wars: Darth Bane series, Star Wars: Republic/Imperial Commando series. Writing Example(10 lines or more in a spoiler. Optional): [spoiler=Rough idea I had for the first chapter of a Kingdom Hearts/Naruto xrossover on another site']Naruto swung the keyblade right, taking out one of his clones, then quickly twisted his wrist, bringing it up to parry an attack from another clone before bringing the keyblade down on its' head hard enough naruto himself flinched at the memory. Unknown to Naruto, he was being watched from the edge of the clearing he was using to train in. One figure, tall, broad-shouldered, and wearing a white robe, one that look well-worn and travleed in, but still had the appearance of being thrown on in a hurry, and uncomfortable on top of it. The other figure, however, would have frozen even an experienced shinobi in his tracks. Not because of his appearance, which was similar to the first, except black. No, it was the intense focus and fury radiating off the figure, tall and imposing, looking ready to kill. "Huh..." the first figure whispered, a deep, masculine voice that held traces of humor. "Guess he's a quicker learner than we thought. Did you think he'd be listening to the Keybade by now?" he asked, clearly speaking to th black-robed figure. "I still say we should just kill him. We don't know him, he's to much of a threat," he replied, voice low and raspy, also whispering, though doing nothing to conceal the malice in his tone. The white-robed man, features concealed, gave off a distinct impression of scowling and irritation as he replied, "And I thought we already discussed this. We're not strong enough on our own, we need help, and this kid is the strongest one we can find. Pure power, not just a shadow, remember?" His companion continued to stare in silence, though he could tell he'd made his point, and let it drop. His own reflexes warned him at the same time as his companion's cry of surprise, dodging away in a backflip as something metal came swinging through where his head had been, landing in a kneeling position before standing up. He looked around and say his friend standing in the branches of a nearby tree, tense. He looked at the source of the attack and saw - to his surprise - Naruto, Keyblade teeth buried nearly an inch into the tree. "Who are you two, and why were you watching me?" he asked, a hard expression on his face, one that would never have been there a month ago. Before the man in the white robe could answer, his friend responded by flying out from his position, a black blade shaped similar to a bat's wing, a blue gem in the hilt in hand. Naruto, caught by surprise, barely managed to get his Keyblade up in time to block, and was stunned by the amount of force behind the blow, staggering back two feet before he found a better footing, and began a solid, if crude, defense that kept his opponent from landing a winning blow, and relied on stamina, something Naruto had in spades. He thought that would be enough to win, until his opponent suddenly began a much faster, different style of attack, and disarmed Naruto after less than five seconds. Naruto fell to the ground, hand aching from the disarming blow, unable to hold his Keyblade up to defend from the final attack coming down at him, and he felt fear. Just before landing a fatal blow, however, the blade was intercepted, by a Keyblade exactly like Naruto's own. He looked, and was shocked to see it being held by the other figure, who was now staring at the man in black, radiating frustration and - oddly - sadness. "I thought you had it under control, brother?" he asked quietly, and even naruto, from his position, could see the man flinch. Next thing Naruto knew, the black sword was gone, and so was the Keyblade. "We'll met again, Naruto Uzumaki...I promise. And with that final message, a doorway, seemingly made of shadows, opened up behind them, and they disappeared through it, leaving nothing behind aside from the aftermath of the short battle, and a stunned Genin. Not sure it's any good, but I'm hoping. Accepted. =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akumakagemaru Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Thank you. How was my sample, if I may ask? I'm a bit curious.No Idea but I read about it in books about mythology and on Wikipedia. I know the basic of Greek, Norse, and Egyptian mythologies, but only what I've learned from various games and the occasional wiki search. I don't know many of the finer details of any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twig Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I'm don't know much about Kingdom Hearts, but it was pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akumakagemaru Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Thanks. Either way, it's miles ahead of my first work xD Good to have the opinion of someone intelligent, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliminateHRN Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I keep forgetting about this club. I'ma going to need to bookmark this if that keeps happening. Anyway, since I know a lot about Kingdom Hearts (and Naruto), I'll check it out later. not right now though. Also, I finally started planning my book series, my screenplays, all of that stuff. For reals this time. I'll probably have a rough idea in the next few days, so I'll post the idea then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 hey, I have another fanfic. I consider this to be my best so far. Read if you have time,later, plz ^_^ Origin of Awakeninghttp://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/thread-189255.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twig Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I'll add. If it's your best, I should probably read it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatPhantomGuy Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I was unsure wether to PM or post this... Aha ha ha ha! [spoiler=My Application]Username: ThatPhantomGuy Favorite Books/Books Currently Reading: Airborn series, Shakespeare's Plays/Sonnets/Poems, The Invisible Man, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and various Greek Mythology books [spoiler=Writing Example:]Jerome gasped for air, he saw blood coming from within his suit. He struggled to stay standing. The airship they were on, "The Pegasus", shook hard, causing the elegantly dressed passengers to tumble around. Jerome fell to the thick glass ground of the main ballroom on his knees, his eyes kept going out of focus. Only one figure wasn't being tossed about in the airship's toil, the man standing only a few feet away from him wearing a sharp tuxedo and a duel disk on his arm. The man's expression was emotionless, but he was staring holes through Jerome. "D-Damn you... Stare all you want... I'll kill you eventually... You know that..." Jerome spitted out, he could barely talk because of his wounds. "Glad you can still hear, but tonight is your final appearance on a stage of any sort." the man said then placed a card on his duel disk. A sword appeared in mid air and the man swiftly took it and smashed the glass beneath them. It started to crack slowly, Jerome was to weak to move away from the glass floor, but the man just took three steps back and he was free from falling to his death. Only a few other people were on the floor as well, but all of them managed to escape, only Jerome was the single person in the middle of the now breaking glass. '... My final appearance, huh..?' Jerome smiled to himself as the floor finally shattered under him. '... Exeunt...' Sorry if it's too short, it was something a whipped up rather quickly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaisu Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Yo guys, R.P.820 was looking to affilate with us. http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/thread-154941-post-3900593.html#pid3900593 We could have a good relationship, Fanfiction-Roleplaying sub-clubs. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akumakagemaru Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Personally, it sounds good to me, in theory at least. But as a relative newbie, my opinion probably doens't count for much. At least I can learn here, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radio414 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I'm for it, but one question: Does affiliating do anything other than putting the club name on the first page of the other club's thread? Or is there an actual benefit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaisu Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Well, I was thinking, we could turn exclusive club RPs of theirs, change it a bit, and make it into Fanfiction. So, as I said, it would be like sub-clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatPhantomGuy Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Salutations all! I am Phantom, I look forward to working with you all. ^^ (I have PMed my application to Twig-san, and was accepted) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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