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Introducing the Chapters Community
Chapters is a community where you can share your serialized writings, unfolding narratives chapter by chapter, and let your readers join you on an ongoing journey. Whether you are a novelist, short story writer, or a fan of serialized literature, this community is a space for you to share, discover, and enjoy the thrill of ongoing narratives.
By Vocal Team3 years ago in Chapters
The Interview
CHAPTER ONE - JENNY There were five of us. Two women, three men, all dressed to kill. All terrified. Though, of course, we would die first before we admitted this to each other.
By L Mincola3 years ago in Chapters
The Truth About Old Geisgal Gaisgeach - Part 1
There once was a troll named Geisgal Gaisgeach. He was known far and wide as the bravest of his kin. From the top of Ben Nevis to the bottom of the Rockall Trough, songs rang of Geisgal's adventures.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Chapters
Distraction Takes Its Toll. Content Warning.
"Do you smell that?" said Liten Nese, an ugly, bald troll to Sarkastisk , an equally ugly and bald troll. "It smells like blood" he sniffed, looking down and around him.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Chapters
The Ravaging - The Ruination
He knew he was in trouble from the first taste. But, continued to indulge himself. The drought had passed. With his hydration, though, came a burning, yearning desire for more.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Chapters
The John Malkovich Situation - Late for the Heist - The Musical - Part Two
Author's Note: If you have not read Late for the Heist - The Musical, it will probably make more sense if you read that first, then come back and read this.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Chapters
Late for the Heist - The Musical
"Mommy, Daddy, how did you two meet?" said Ella and Dana, inquisitively. "Well..." I replied with a smirk, sitting at the piano and excitedly tinkling the keys.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Chapters
Voyage of the Chevalier: Chapter 2 - Airship Sails and Mermaid Tales
Continues from Voyage of the Chevalier: Episode 1 - A Nefarious Patron. Consider using the link and reading it first. *** “Prepare to be boarded, men!” Captain Duncan Fourchette shouted to his men.
By Ian Read3 years ago in Chapters
Cherry-Flavoured Betrayal
Candy chewed on the sweet cherry-flavoured gum between her perfectly and pristinely white teeth, as she toyed with her copper-red locks. The leather pants that clung to her slender legs and white blouse two sizes too small was part of the plan. No-one considers the seemingly dim-witted, but sweet girlfriend of your boss would be anything other than a pretty piece for his arm that inflated his ego.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Chapters
The Cerebral Heist
"We're stuck! There's no way to escape..." "What do you mean, stuck, Frank?" I asked as the colour quickly faded from my face.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Chapters
Secret Little Wars: Chapter 2 - the Trial of the Damsel Thicket
This story continues from Secret Little Wars: The Siege of the Marigold Kingdom. Please consider reading it before continuing.
By Ian Read3 years ago in Chapters
Voyage of the Chevalier: Chapter 1 - A Nefarious Patron
The harbor of New Colverelle is a noisy place, by all consideration. Waves crash against the sea cliffs, roosting seagulls shout their cacophonies, and the unmistakable sound of steam and cog hiss and squeal as cargo is loaded and unloaded from myriad ships bound for the Serene Republic and her many colonies. Despite the unpleasant industrial sounds and smells, there was a bleak beauty about this particular day as the morning sun began its ascent over the horizon. The few resolute tropical plants clinging to life in this mechanized marvel drank the light greedily as the first whisps of black smoke escaped from their chimneys. Work starts early in the harbor, as Duncan Fourchette and his crew knew well.
By Ian Read3 years ago in Chapters