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Read more about the article Possession

Possession

  • Post category:Fast Fiction/FFXXI - Unlikely Allies

It had been the moment of Tza’tchaka’s ultimate triumph when the daemon would finally breach the veil separating the warp from reality. He had planned for this – for when…

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Read more about the article The Importance of Proper Ritual Conduct

The Importance of Proper Ritual Conduct

  • Post category:Fast Fiction/Fast Fiction XVIII - It's Happening Again!

‘We'll do it properly this time,’ Kurum said. Nia, his right-hand woman, nodded and they dragged the dead body to the side. The rest of the cultists wisely decided not…

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Read more about the article Bride of Tzeentch

Bride of Tzeentch

  • Post category:Fast Fiction/FFXII - Traitors

Freedom is a ship that sails on a sea of blood. The blood in question belonged to the crew of our freighter, the Void Clipper. They lay where we had…

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Read more about the article The Pale Moon

The Pale Moon

  • Post category:Fast Fiction/FFXII - Traitors

Reality tore open with a sound like ripping fabric and the echo of a gunshot. The gaping hole bled colours no living being could name, and from it bloomed the…

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Read more about the article A Guide to Transactional Leadership

A Guide to Transactional Leadership

  • Post category:Fast Fiction/FFVII - Now It's Personal

‘I must say, Lord-Chairman, I’m very impressed.' Solana smiled, sitting as he gestured to the chair opposite his desk. It was soft and smelled of rich, smoky leather.'I aim to…

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Read more about the article The Blade of Change

The Blade of Change

  • Post category:Fast Fiction/FFI - Reclaim

Long had it waited for The Hand That Was Promised, and long had the motion of time and coincidence conspired to produce a being suited to wield it. For only…

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