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cheah(25)•in #fiction•2744 days agoThe Mad Monk of Geylang Part 1Evil spirits always do everything in their power to disguise themselves from human ken. Natives of the astral plane, they are invisible to everyone without the ...0cheah(25)•in fiction•2744 days agoThe Mad Monk of Geylang Part 1Evil spirits always do everything in their power to disguise themselves from human ken. Natives of the astral plane, they are invisible to everyone without the ...0
cheah(25)•in #life•2830 days agoLessons from the Freelance LifeI didn't choose the freelance life. The freelance life chose me. Previously I wrote about my education and employment aspects, and lack thereof. The cold realit...0cheah(25)•in life•2830 days agoLessons from the Freelance LifeI didn't choose the freelance life. The freelance life chose me. Previously I wrote about my education and employment aspects, and lack thereof. The cold realit...0
notjohndaker(25)•in #fiction•2831 days agoHydroponic Ho“Good morning beloved,” said Meredith for the fifth time to the still sleeping form of her husband. Chad Williams grunted and rolled over onto his stomach. She ...3notjohndaker(25)•in fiction•2831 days agoHydroponic Ho“Good morning beloved,” said Meredith for the fifth time to the still sleeping form of her husband. Chad Williams grunted and rolled over onto his stomach. She ...3
cheah(25)•in #politics•2854 days agoBig Data Hates YouGoogle Marketplace silently and poorly implemented a ban on gun sales. Facebook ceded to political pressure to crack down on free speech, and overtly and suppre...4cheah(25)•in politics•2854 days agoBig Data Hates YouGoogle Marketplace silently and poorly implemented a ban on gun sales. Facebook ceded to political pressure to crack down on free speech, and overtly and suppre...4
jeffstoner(25)•in #fiction•2899 days agoThe Emperor's Liar (Excerpt)As of today, I am a published SFF author. My story The Emperor's Liar appears in the latest issue of Planet Scumm! Want a taste? >His drink was almost gone when...6jeffstoner(25)•in fiction•2899 days agoThe Emperor's Liar (Excerpt)As of today, I am a published SFF author. My story The Emperor's Liar appears in the latest issue of Planet Scumm! Want a taste? >His drink was almost gone when...6
jd-alden(25)•in #utopian-io•2899 days ago(UPDATED) The SteemPress plugin developers take a 10% cut of rewards; this is completely unmentioned in the documentation(Update at bottom) Earlier tonight, on my first working use of SteemPress, I discovered that the plugin developers @howo and @fredrikaa hardcoded themselves a 1...4jd-alden(25)•in utopian-io•2899 days ago(UPDATED) The SteemPress plugin developers take a 10% cut of rewards; this is completely unmentioned in the documentation(Update at bottom) Earlier tonight, on my first working use of SteemPress, I discovered that the plugin developers @howo and @fredrikaa hardcoded themselves a 1...4
jd-alden(25)•in #creativity•2900 days agoThe Parable of the Pottery ClassThis is not an original story, but my rendition of a modern parable. I first read a simpler version of this tale years ago on a software development blog (possi...1jd-alden(25)•in creativity•2900 days agoThe Parable of the Pottery ClassThis is not an original story, but my rendition of a modern parable. I first read a simpler version of this tale years ago on a software development blog (possi...1
mishaburnett(25)•in #askingforhelp•2902 days agoAny advice on how this site works?I've go several chapters of a novel up on this site now, and I'd like to promote them. After all, my whole reason for publishing my work here is to build an aud...11mishaburnett(25)•in askingforhelp•2902 days agoAny advice on how this site works?I've go several chapters of a novel up on this site now, and I'd like to promote them. After all, my whole reason for publishing my work here is to build an aud...11
jd-alden(25)•in #fiction•2903 days agoA Baneful Bequest, Part 6 of 6Previous installments: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 After three days of twelve hour shifts---punishment detail, he was sure---MacNeil was bored silly....3jd-alden(25)•in fiction•2903 days agoA Baneful Bequest, Part 6 of 6Previous installments: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 After three days of twelve hour shifts---punishment detail, he was sure---MacNeil was bored silly....3
jd-alden(25)•in #fiction•2904 days agoA Baneful Bequest, Part 5 of 6Previous installments: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 Orion drifted in black, but briefly. The world snapped back into focus, and he found himself sitting in a ...0jd-alden(25)•in fiction•2904 days agoA Baneful Bequest, Part 5 of 6Previous installments: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 Orion drifted in black, but briefly. The world snapped back into focus, and he found himself sitting in a ...0
jd-alden(25)•in #fiction•2905 days agoA Baneful Bequest, Part 4 of 6Previous installments: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 The woman's pulse was very slow, and she didn't seem to notice the men standing over her, trying to rouse her. "I ...0jd-alden(25)•in fiction•2905 days agoA Baneful Bequest, Part 4 of 6Previous installments: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 The woman's pulse was very slow, and she didn't seem to notice the men standing over her, trying to rouse her. "I ...0
jd-alden(25)•in #fiction•2906 days agoA Baneful Bequest, Part 3 of 6Previous installments: Part 1, Part 2 The burst from the Thompson Orion's host held shattered the silence in the cavern, and Orion saw the sword-wielding cultis...0jd-alden(25)•in fiction•2906 days agoA Baneful Bequest, Part 3 of 6Previous installments: Part 1, Part 2 The burst from the Thompson Orion's host held shattered the silence in the cavern, and Orion saw the sword-wielding cultis...0
jd-alden(25)•in #fiction•2907 days agoA Baneful Bequest, Part 2 of 6The previous installments: Part 1 "Get. The. Hell. Off!" Orion tried to throw the weapon away, but his hand wouldn't open. All he managed to do was lose his bal...0jd-alden(25)•in fiction•2907 days agoA Baneful Bequest, Part 2 of 6The previous installments: Part 1 "Get. The. Hell. Off!" Orion tried to throw the weapon away, but his hand wouldn't open. All he managed to do was lose his bal...0
nicktravers(25)•in #fiction•2908 days agoEffective Character Descriptionshttps://lillylawlibrary.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/welcome-multiple.png The most effective character description, is the one your reader creates for themselves...2nicktravers(25)•in fiction•2908 days agoEffective Character Descriptionshttps://lillylawlibrary.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/welcome-multiple.png The most effective character description, is the one your reader creates for themselves...2
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jd-alden(25)•in #fiction•2909 days agoThe Demon of Tal Afar, Part 10 of 10Previous installments: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9 Lucas cracked a green glowstick to illuminate the big room at leas...0jd-alden(25)•in fiction•2909 days agoThe Demon of Tal Afar, Part 10 of 10Previous installments: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9 Lucas cracked a green glowstick to illuminate the big room at leas...0
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jd-alden(25)•in #fiction•2912 days agoThe Demon of Tal Afar, Part 7 of 10Previous installments: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 There was only one medallion left that showed Dare anything but darkness as he scryed. He ...0jd-alden(25)•in fiction•2912 days agoThe Demon of Tal Afar, Part 7 of 10Previous installments: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 There was only one medallion left that showed Dare anything but darkness as he scryed. He ...0
