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Ofelia lay nestled against James's side, her cheek pressed lightly to his bare chest. The steady thump of his heartbeat beneath her ear soothed her in a way that felt unfamiliar—strangely comforting, impossibly gentle. It wasn't something she was used to. Safety had always been fleeting. Fragile.
2025-06-15 21:00:03 +0000 UTC
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The day had worn on, and Athan could feel the fatigue in his legs, in his shoulders, in the small of his back. Not enough to make him stop.
He turned toward the textile and cordage zone, where Nat was crouched near a line of finished baskets, adjusting their rims and checking the tightness of the weave. She looked up as he approached, wiping her hands on her thigh.
The baskets were larger than the previous ones—tightly woven with thick rope fibers, their shapes more rounded, the...
2025-06-13 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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James quickly dried himself off, the heat in his face slowly fading as the earlier tension in the room began to ease. He glanced toward Ofelia, who was kneeling by the bucket, her back turned to him as she wrung out the cloth. Her motions were slower now, less precise—clearly dulled by exhaustion. Strands of her dark, damp hair clung to her neck and shoulders, and her breathing came in quiet, steady draws, like someone trying to stay composed despite the weariness weighing her down.
S...
2025-06-11 21:00:05 +0000 UTC
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The morning arrived slowly, with a soft breeze brushing through the leaves above and the first golden light creeping along the edges of the shelter.
Athan stirred beneath the shared bedding, his body warm beneath the layers of woven cloth and dried leaves. His muscles were a bit sore from the previous day, but his mind was calm.
He remembered the night clearly—not just the music, or the cheers after Rael's announcement, but the way Lara and Kali had whispered to each other excit...
2025-06-09 21:00:08 +0000 UTC
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Ofelia knelt behind James, her heart pounding in her chest. Her face burned hotter than ever, her cheeks a deep crimson as she dipped the cloth into the water and wrung it out. Despite the storm of emotions swirling inside her, her voice had been steady when she'd told him to sit and let her take care of this. She refused to let her embarrassment show—not in her tone, at least.
"Alright," she said firmly, standing and moving closer to him. "Take off your clothes. You can't wash proper...
2025-06-07 21:00:04 +0000 UTC
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With the path now cleared, Athan stepped aside and gave a small nod.
"We're ready."
Without needing further instruction, Ok, Yun, and Wade moved toward the cart.
The three of them worked in sync, heading to the lumber stockpile near the cliff—where longer trees had been set aside weeks ago, drying slowly in the sun. They searched for the sturdier trunks, the ones just over five meters long, thick enough to bear weight, straight enough to span the river.
Grunting with...
2025-06-05 21:00:04 +0000 UTC
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James reached out gently, pulling Ofelia into his arms without a word. She didn't resist—in fact, the moment she felt his warmth, she leaned into him, burying her face against his chest. Her slender frame trembled slightly, but as his arms wrapped securely around her, she seemed to relax. Slowly, she let out a soft, shaky sigh, her body melting into his embrace as though this was the only place she felt safe.
James rested his chin lightly atop her head, inhaling the faint scent of her...
2025-06-03 21:00:02 +0000 UTC
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The morning arrived quietly.
Soft light filtered through the edges of the shelters, brushing against the sleeping forms curled beneath layers of woven cloth and dried leaves. The fire outside had burned low, reduced to embers, and the air inside the bedding space was cool, still carrying the weight of the night.
Athan stirred first.
Lara's arm rested lightly across his chest, and Kali was tucked close against his side, her face half-buried in the fabric of his tunic. Both of...
2025-06-01 21:00:02 +0000 UTC
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The next morning, James woke up later than usual, the sunlight streaming through the small window and warming the room. Blinking a few times to shake off the haze of sleep, he stretched slightly, a faint groan escaping his lips as he felt the soreness in his muscles. His body ached as though he'd run a marathon, but the heaviness of the fever from the previous day was gone. Instead, he felt oddly refreshed, almost as if a weight had been lifted off him. "Nothing can beat a good night's re...
2025-05-30 21:00:03 +0000 UTC
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The sun rose higher in the sky, and the air grew thicker with warmth and smoke. Athan stayed close to the kilns, adjusting the fire every so often—feeding fresh wood, checking the pull of the flames, smoothing mud around the stone walls to seal any new cracks. The heat beat gently against his skin, but the fires were holding strong.
Between these tasks, he sat on a flat rock and looked out over the village.
The clearing stretched wide before him, the earth packed and worn by con...
2025-05-28 21:00:03 +0000 UTC
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James lay motionless on the bed, his body sinking into the mattress as the fever weighed heavily on him. His forehead glistened with sweat, and his chest rose and fell in shallow breaths. Every now and then, a cough rattled his chest, leaving him more exhausted than before. Despite the discomfort, the warmth of the blankets and the relative peace of the room allowed him to find a semblance of rest. He closed his eyes, his thoughts wandering to Ofelia.
When she gets back, I'll have h...
2025-05-26 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone!
I’ve just returned to work after some time off, so writing time will be a bit more limited over the next few months and I’d love to know which project I should focus on first.
Only patrons can vote, but everyone will be able to see the results and follow the discussion in the near future.
Right now, I’m working on two passion-driven stories:
– The Greatest City Developer – primitive survival, city-build...
2025-05-26 02:00:56 +0000 UTC
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By the time Athan finished sealing the second kiln with the last layer of mud, his arms and hands were streaked with earth, and sweat clung to his brow. He stepped back to inspect the work—two sturdy domes, each with its fire channel and enough space inside to cook everything they'd prepared.
A sound of rolling wood reached his ears.
He turned just as the cart climbed the small rise leading up to the kilns, its wooden wheels bumping gently over the uneven ground.
At the fr...
2025-05-24 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Ofelia stirred awake as the first rays of dawn filtered through the room's small, fogged window. She blinked groggily, her mind still hazy with sleep, but the comforting warmth pressed against her side kept her from moving immediately. Slowly, awareness returned, and she realized she was nestled against James once more, but this time, she lay on her side, her back gently pressed to his chest.
Her breath hitched as she noticed his arm draped over her, resting lightly against her waist. S...
2025-05-22 21:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Excited, Athan reached into his pouch and pulled out the first flake he had found earlier. With care, he dropped it into the wooden cup. The tiny piece made a soft tap as it landed against the side. Then he held it out for Wade to see, his eyes bright with focus.
"These are copper ore," he said, voice low but energized. "We need to find more of them—hidden in the sand."
He reached for his knife, flipping it in his hand. "If you think you've found one, use your blade and scrape i...
2025-05-20 21:00:03 +0000 UTC
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James and Ofelia walked cautiously through the labyrinth, their footsteps muffled by the eerie hum of the place. The blue light emanating from the cracks in the ground provided just enough illumination to see, but the shadows it cast danced menacingly on the walls. The cold air felt heavy, and every sound seemed amplified, from the faint scrape of James's boots to the soft rustle of Ofelia's leather armor.
For five minutes, the path remained uneventful. Each corner and cross-section the...
2025-05-18 21:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Morning came gently, with a pale sky and a soft breeze weaving through the village. The first light touched the tops of the trees, casting long lines of gold across the clearing. Birds chirped in the canopy above, and the fire pit still held the faint warmth of last night's embers.
Athan stirred from the bedding he shared with the girls and sat up slowly. His shoulders were sore from the past two days, and his tunic smelled faintly of wood dust and dried sweat. He'd been so focused on t...
2025-05-16 21:00:11 +0000 UTC
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The village gates creaked shut behind them, and the muffled din of the bustling streets faded into the distance. The dirt road stretched ahead, winding gently toward the tree line that marked the edge of the wilds. James inhaled deeply, savoring the crisp air, but he couldn't help glancing at Ofelia.
She walked silently beside him, her gaze fixed downward, her hands lightly brushing the hilts of her new daggers. Her usual composure was tinged with something quieter—a heaviness that Ja...
2025-05-14 21:00:04 +0000 UTC
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By the time Athan and Wade made their way back toward the shelters, the scent of roasted roots and herbs hung in the air. Smoke rose gently from the firepit, and the low crackle of flames mixed with the distant hum of the forest. The sun had dipped below the treetops now, bathing the village in amber light.
Lara and Kali were already there, crouched near the fire, arranging wooden bowls and stirring the cooking pot. Their hair was damp with sweat, and both looked flushed from effort, bu...
2025-05-10 21:00:05 +0000 UTC
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The morning light spilled through the wooden shutters as James and Ofelia gathered their belongings in silence. After the awkward exchange earlier, neither had much to say. James secured his bag, checking its contents with practiced efficiency, while Ofelia stood quietly near the bed, her movements deliberate and subdued.
Once everything was packed, James gestured toward the door. Ofelia followed a step behind him, her posture calm and composed as always, her hands folded lightly in fro...
2025-05-10 21:00:03 +0000 UTC
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As Athan turned to leave, ready to return to his other tasks, Wade took a step forward and called out to him. They were still standing near the toilet site, close to the inner side of the village wall. Beyond the basin, the river glimmered under the morning sun, partially hidden by the trees lining its banks. A light breeze carried the scent of damp leaves and fresh soil from the forest beyond.
"Hey. What you doing now?"
Athan paused mid-step and turned back toward the three men. ...
2025-05-08 21:00:02 +0000 UTC
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James stirred awake as the soft light of dawn filtered through the wooden shutters. The room was quiet, save for the faint chirping of birds outside. He blinked, feeling the warmth of something—no, someone—pressed tightly against him.
A tickling sensation teased his face, and as his vision sharpened, he realized it was strands of hair. Ofelia's hair.
She was lying entirely on top of him, her head nestled against his shoulder, her arms wrapped securely around his torso in a gen...
2025-05-06 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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He made his way back to retrieve his notebook and carefully jotted down the day's observations—each plant, each stage of growth—before standing up again and heading toward the cliff. But before going further, he stopped near the group now under Nat's supervision.
Nat noticed him approaching and raised an eyebrow, a teasing smile tugging at her lips. "You done rest now?" she asked, half-joking.
Athan caught the warmth behind her words and smiled. She was clearly happy to see hi...
2025-05-04 21:00:05 +0000 UTC
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James and Ofelia spent the day wandering through the bustling marketplace, scanning stalls for anything of interest. Despite James's sharp eye and Ofelia's quiet assistance, they found absolutely nothing. Most items were either boring or overpriced, and nothing stood out as particularly valuable or underappreciated. James suddenly stopped at a stall displaying an assortment of second-hand clothing. The merchant, a wiry man with sharp eyes, greeted them with a practiced smile, gesturing to the...
2025-05-02 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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As they ate, conversation flowed naturally, weaving through the quiet hum of the gathered villagers. The soft clinking of wooden spoons against bowls, the occasional chuckle, and the distant crackling of the fire created a familiar, grounding atmosphere.
Lara and Kali spoke about their day, mentioning how they had activated the watering system and turned the bricks—tasks that had become part of their daily rhythm.
"The bricks dry well," Kali noted between bites. "Faster than bef...
2025-04-30 21:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Ofelia's eyes fluttered open to the soft light of dawn filtering through the window. The room was quiet, save for the faint chirping of birds outside and the gentle rhythm of James's breathing beneath her. She blinked, her mind sluggishly piecing together her surroundings until a sudden realization made her freeze.
Her heart skipped a beat. She was draped over James's back, her arms loosely wrapped around his back, her cheek resting against the fabric of his shirt on his shoulders. Duri...
2025-04-28 21:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Athan stirred, slowly emerging from the haze of fever-induced sleep. Earlier, weakened and with little else to do, he had surrendered to his dreams, escaping the discomfort of his aching body. Through brief moments of awareness, he had vaguely registered Lara and Kali tending to him, their quiet presence a constant as they cooled his skin and wiped away his sweat. But exhaustion had always pulled him back under.
Now, as his mind cleared, he realized the girls were gone. Instead, his mot...
2025-04-26 21:00:06 +0000 UTC
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The sun hung high in the sky as James and Ofelia strolled back into the bustling heart of the marketplace. The cacophony of voices, the jingling of coins, and the occasional outcry of a merchant advertising their wares filled the air. Despite having spent a bit amount earlier, James was intent on finding new opportunities to turn a profit.
He glanced at Ofelia, who walked a step behind him, her eyes darting from stall to stall. Though she still carried a reserved air, there was a hint o...
2025-04-24 21:00:10 +0000 UTC
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As Athan awoke, a wave of discomfort crashed over him, dragging him from restless sleep into a haze of fevered exhaustion. He lay curled in their shared bedding, the fur blanket draped over him offering little comfort. His entire body ached, muscles sore and stiff as though he had spent days working without rest. Sweat clung to his skin, dampening the bedding beneath him, yet a deep, searing heat coursed through him, setting every inch of his body aflame.
And yet, he shivered.
His...
2025-04-22 21:00:05 +0000 UTC
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As the morning gave way to the warm embrace of midday, the aroma of grilled food wafted through the streets of Trudid. James and Ofelia meandered through the bustling market, their exploration winding down as they prepared to move on to their next destination. Just as the clamor of lunchtime began, James's attention was drawn to a small stand where skewers of sizzling meat and vegetables turned slowly over open flames.
The stall owner, a cheerful man with a broad grin, called out, "Fres...
2025-04-20 21:00:03 +0000 UTC
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