In the fractured world of Arcadia, where superhuman abilities are both a blessing and a curse, some powers carry consequences more devastating than any external threat. Levi, the Twisted Mirror, discovers this brutal truth when his unique ability—creating and reabsorbing mirror copies of himself—transforms from a tactical advantage to a personal nightmare. The moment he touches his newborn son Sean, erasing an entire potential life in an instant, reveals the terrifying cost of power unchecked by understanding or restraint. Through Sol’s haunted perspective, we witness a profound meditation on identity, the fragility of existence, and the monstrous potential that lurks……
Sol.13 – Leaving Arcadia
Seeker knew that Handsy Pete would be waiting outside the bar when it opened. Not a day went by without him dropping in for a pint or five. Most other places didn’t put up with the man however he knew the score here and was never any real trouble as he was running out of places to drink.
“Afternoon Pete.” Seeker said as he opened up the front door. He had to catch himself and make sure he didn’t call him Handsy Pete to his face.
The man pulled himself off the ground and nodded at Seeker who could smell the liquor……
Sol.12 – Finding My Feet
In the fractured world of Arcadia, where superhuman abilities are both a blessing and a curse, some powers carry consequences more devastating than any external threat. Levi, the Twisted Mirror, discovers this brutal truth when his unique ability—creating and reabsorbing mirror copies of himself—transforms from a tactical advantage to a personal nightmare. The moment he touches his newborn son Sean, erasing an entire potential life in an instant, reveals the terrifying cost of power unchecked by understanding or restraint. Through Sol’s haunted perspective, we witness a profound meditation on identity, the fragility of existence, and the monstrous potential that lurks……
The Decayer
Please join me for the season one finale of his storytelling podcast featuring “The Decayer” – a charming tale about a reformed Lich lord who trades his evil ways for vineyard cultivation and an appreciation of bad art. When a young warrior arrives seeking vengeance for her supposedly murdered grandfather, she discovers that nothing is quite what the stories claimed.
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Sol.12 – Finding My Feet
10 Years Ago
The Seeker awoke to the sun streaming in through the window. Moving gently to avoid the pain from the hangover he swung his legs out from the bed when he realised, there was no pain. He could open his eyes fully and register the morning sun without squinting and reaching for a hip flask.
Trying to figure out what the hell was going on and slowly, each flash of memory being served up with an almost malicious glee from his brain which did not feel pickled for once.
Heading out with Steve, the beating at the House of Levi, his……
Zethum the Decayer
The townsfolk stayed away from my castle. A long time ago it was because of the whole, you know, being an undead Lich. That was a long time ago, those memories are full of fire and brimstone, pain and death.
Now? You look out over your carefully cultivated vineyard, Scorsby was there watering the grapes and Martin was busy at the other end with what looks like a wheelbarrow full of manure. It has been decades since you had moved on and learned that not everything was about power and death. Nothing like living for hundreds of years to give you……
Sol.11 – Concentration
In the fractured world of Arcadia, where superhuman abilities are both a blessing and a curse, some powers carry consequences more devastating than any external threat. Levi, the Twisted Mirror, discovers this brutal truth when his unique ability—creating and reabsorbing mirror copies of himself—transforms from a tactical advantage to a personal nightmare. The moment he touches his newborn son Sean, erasing an entire potential life in an instant, reveals the terrifying cost of power unchecked by understanding or restraint. Through Sol’s haunted perspective, we witness a profound meditation on identity, the fragility of existence, and the monstrous potential that lurks……
Choosing to Wake
This week on Dave Wright’s Podcast, please enjoy the next episode “Choosing to Wake”. A hopefully poignant and unsettling short story. A man struggles with a mysterious and worsening illness, a constant companion of pain and debilitating symptoms. He keeps his suffering hidden from his wife, Celia, masking it with medication and a facade of normalcy. Driven by desperation and a need to understand his condition, he secretly researches his symptoms, uncovering frightening possibilities. As he pieces together the puzzle of his declining health, he confronts a chilling truth that forces him to question everything he knows. What is the……
Sol.11 – Concentration
Present Day
Trying to not stagger too obviously as I passed the Immortal Man, I left the Rusty Duck to head home. The night’s evening air was doing its best to sober me up but I was too far gone. The guilt was burning in me now along with the booze. I had made my choice. A part of me whispered ‘you can’t keep lying to yourself.’ I hated that voice.
It must have been because I was so……
Choosing to Wake
The cool night air felt refreshing on my skin, I could almost convince myself that the grip of painkillers I had downed might do the trick this time. I threw the two empty sports drinks into the bin along with the mostly full packet of painkillers.
Couldn’t let Celia find the evidence of my nightly ritual. She would just make a fuss and force me to go see more specialists. Having spent over a……