Five-Minute fiction - 22:09-22:14
Caspen pulled the book down from the shelf and blew what seemed like more than a century of dust from its cover.
Which one is that? Thanus said from behind the already immense stack of books he held balanced in front of him. Because if its a big one, put it back.
I can not actually recall the last time a...
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Caspen pulled the book down from the shelf and blew what seemed like more than a century of dust from its cover.
Which one is that? Thanus said from behind the already immense stack of books he held balanced in front of him. Because if its a big one, put it back.
I can not actually recall the last time a...
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Five-Minute fiction - 23:57-00:02
The sword clattered to the ground and Thanus wrenched his hand back wincing.
Do not allow yourself to become overextended, Hastur said as he stepped forward and pushed the sword away with his foot. And never, ever, drop your weapon. A man can fight without a weapon, but things are much more difficult.
Thanus straightened and slowly began to circle the...
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The sword clattered to the ground and Thanus wrenched his hand back wincing.
Do not allow yourself to become overextended, Hastur said as he stepped forward and pushed the sword away with his foot. And never, ever, drop your weapon. A man can fight without a weapon, but things are much more difficult.
Thanus straightened and slowly began to circle the...
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Five-Minute fiction - 23:34-23:39
No. I said no, Alabaster, and I mean no, Caspen said as he pushed the door to the hall open and strode out of the Wardens chambers. You and I both know that I cannot remain here for long. Doing so would risk upsetting the balance.
Thanus and a group of the younger Servants sat frozen amongst the series of chairs...
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No. I said no, Alabaster, and I mean no, Caspen said as he pushed the door to the hall open and strode out of the Wardens chambers. You and I both know that I cannot remain here for long. Doing so would risk upsetting the balance.
Thanus and a group of the younger Servants sat frozen amongst the series of chairs...
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Five-Minute fiction - 01:04-01:09
Caspen felt the energy surge through his body. His muscles tensed as he struggled to control the shifting spirals of energy. Time, matter, energy wound around him, bound by the sheer force of his will. His fists clenched the muscles pulling them in close toward his body. The hairs along his forearms began to rise, standing as the energy seeking any...
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Caspen felt the energy surge through his body. His muscles tensed as he struggled to control the shifting spirals of energy. Time, matter, energy wound around him, bound by the sheer force of his will. His fists clenched the muscles pulling them in close toward his body. The hairs along his forearms began to rise, standing as the energy seeking any...
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Five-Minute fiction - 23:18-23:23
Do not look for what is hidden, for that which is hidden can conceal that which is not, Surrey said as he paced among the group of recruits.
Does that make any sense to you? Cunner asked as he shifted position beside Thanus and tried to peer closer at the series of bushes that lined one side of the path.
Surrey,...
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Do not look for what is hidden, for that which is hidden can conceal that which is not, Surrey said as he paced among the group of recruits.
Does that make any sense to you? Cunner asked as he shifted position beside Thanus and tried to peer closer at the series of bushes that lined one side of the path.
Surrey,...
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Five-Minute fiction - 23:30-23:35
Its all a matter of perspective, Cooner said as he pulled the darts from the board and sauntered back to the line.
Oh? Thanus said with a smile. And what grand perspective are you possessed of that us mere mortals are not?
Women, my dear servile-brother, women.
And what exactly does darts have to do with women? Thanus asked taking a...
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Its all a matter of perspective, Cooner said as he pulled the darts from the board and sauntered back to the line.
Oh? Thanus said with a smile. And what grand perspective are you possessed of that us mere mortals are not?
Women, my dear servile-brother, women.
And what exactly does darts have to do with women? Thanus asked taking a...
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Five-Minute fiction - 00:02-00:07
Which ones do you think are going to clear the trials? Hunt said as he scooped the sliding mug and drained a mouthful of beer from it.
Hey! That was mine! Garryth called. Another mug was filled and slid down the table toward the protesting Servant. Fine! But just ask next time!
What makes you think any are going to make...
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Which ones do you think are going to clear the trials? Hunt said as he scooped the sliding mug and drained a mouthful of beer from it.
Hey! That was mine! Garryth called. Another mug was filled and slid down the table toward the protesting Servant. Fine! But just ask next time!
What makes you think any are going to make...
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Five-Minute fiction - 23:12-23:17
What did you do? Thanus panted. He collapsed against a tree the sword clattering uselessly from his hand.
It doesnt matter, Alabaster croaked. It worked.
No. What did you do? Thanus said as he tried to straighten himself. Because whatever you did almost got us killed.
What? Alabaster exclaimed looking up at Thanus.
You heard me. Whatever it was that you...
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What did you do? Thanus panted. He collapsed against a tree the sword clattering uselessly from his hand.
It doesnt matter, Alabaster croaked. It worked.
No. What did you do? Thanus said as he tried to straighten himself. Because whatever you did almost got us killed.
What? Alabaster exclaimed looking up at Thanus.
You heard me. Whatever it was that you...
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Five-Minute fiction - 00:00-00:05
There is some level of anticipation on my part, Ill not lie, Caster said. He lounged in one of the two chairs that occupied Alabasters chambers.
Anticipation, or expectation? Alabaster asked. And get your boots off my desk!
Caster dropped his feet to the stones and straightened up. Yes, there is some level of expectation, I have not returned to Ethera...
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There is some level of anticipation on my part, Ill not lie, Caster said. He lounged in one of the two chairs that occupied Alabasters chambers.
Anticipation, or expectation? Alabaster asked. And get your boots off my desk!
Caster dropped his feet to the stones and straightened up. Yes, there is some level of expectation, I have not returned to Ethera...
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Five-Minute fiction - 23:35-23:40
Whos that with Alabaster? Surrey said as he sat down at the table.
The group of boys looked up at the two men, the larger of the two the current Gallows Warden, Alabaster, and a smaller man, as they strode down the central aisle of the main hall. The two men were chatting, amiably it seemed as a smile played itself...
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Whos that with Alabaster? Surrey said as he sat down at the table.
The group of boys looked up at the two men, the larger of the two the current Gallows Warden, Alabaster, and a smaller man, as they strode down the central aisle of the main hall. The two men were chatting, amiably it seemed as a smile played itself...
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Five-Minute fiction - 00:38-00:43
You need to press your advantage, Alabaster said as he stooped to retrieve the fallen sword. You hesitate in striking and it costs your moments, and though they may be brief one such moment could cost you your life, or anothers. So, do not hesitate.
Is there not a time when hesitating is necessary? Am to so blindly follow the sword...
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You need to press your advantage, Alabaster said as he stooped to retrieve the fallen sword. You hesitate in striking and it costs your moments, and though they may be brief one such moment could cost you your life, or anothers. So, do not hesitate.
Is there not a time when hesitating is necessary? Am to so blindly follow the sword...
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Five-Minute fiction - 22:53-22:58
Bar the door! someone cried and Thanus threw himself against the heavy oak door of the chapel. It bucked with the force of the blow that struck it and the men struggled to keep it shut.
Stand aside, another voice said. It spoke with an inherent authority and Thanus hesitated. The door bucked again, the wood splintering under the press of...
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Bar the door! someone cried and Thanus threw himself against the heavy oak door of the chapel. It bucked with the force of the blow that struck it and the men struggled to keep it shut.
Stand aside, another voice said. It spoke with an inherent authority and Thanus hesitated. The door bucked again, the wood splintering under the press of...
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