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Explore the lives, stories and happenings of what goes on in the world of Thaloria outside the main storyline. See how side stories intertwine with the world and the main storyline.

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Last Light Home

Last Light Home

Novella - 22 Chapters - Drama/Emotional - Adventure. With her ailing son and a mechanical mouse for company, a desperate mother braves the terrors of the Dread Wastes to follow her dead husband's map into the Iron Mountains, chasing whispers of a better life.
December 19, 2024
Last Watch

Last Watch

Short Story. 1166 Words. Suspense/Horror. A seasoned night watchman notices the mist moving against the wind, an unnatural silence settling over the Wastes. As he peers into the darkness, unease grows—a creeping tension in the air that feels heavier than any night he's known. The distant lights of Steelwatch flicker in the background, but the stillness around him holds its ground, as if watching, waiting.
December 9, 2024
The Farley Fiasco

The Farley Fiasco

Short Story. 1071 Words. Comedy. Frank’s feud with a mountain goat named Farley has become a local joke, with Frank constantly injuring himself in failed attempts to catch the clever animal. Despite his efforts, Farley continues to outwit him, leading to repeated humiliations and visits to the healer.
December 6, 2024
Remember this Moment

Remember this Moment

Short Story. 1095 Words. Drama. In the desert settlement of Steelwatch, a barmaid at the Rusty Cog struggles to care for her mother, a former nurse whose memories—both of the technological world before the Shift and their life since—are slowly slipping away.
November 13, 2024
Double Trouble

Double Trouble

Short Story - 1087 Words - Comedy. A hungover man can't remember which of two beautiful twins he slept with, and the entire town, including the twins themselves, joins in tormenting him about his foggy memories of the wild night.
November 11, 2024
Seven

Seven

Short Story - 8 Chapters - Drama - Action/Adventure. Asher, an eighteen-year-old repair worker, meets Seven, a compassionate medical android, during a salvage run. As they escape hunters in the dangerous Dread Wastes, Asher discovers that true healing comes from unlikely friendships and embracing one's brokenness.
November 9, 2024
The Kiju Harvest

The Kiju Harvest

Short Story. 892 Words. Drama/Heartfelt. Lydia and Maggie share the first kiju fruit of the season with Sarah Chen, a newcomer to Graven Pointe. Through this tradition, Sarah learns about the town's strong sense of community and support, helping her find hope and belonging after her difficult past.
November 8, 2024
Life is too short

Life is too short

Short Story - 1413 Words - Drama/Romance. Thomas and Iris, both accustomed to solitude, share a quiet connection through their weekly interactions, carefully avoiding deeper feelings. After an accidental moment of vulnerability over a broken lamp, they begin to open up to each other, finding common ground and a newfound closeness.
November 8, 2024
The Deep Below

The Deep Below

Novelette - 12 Chapters - Suspense/Horror. Arcmire, once a brutal gladiatorial arena, now shelters survivors, but something ancient stirs beneath its walls. As children disappear and gladiators hear strange songs, guardians Koric and Raven uncover an entity that threatens to reshape reality itself, learning from humanity's darkest moments.
November 7, 2024

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