Astravor: Drinker of Starlight

There’s a hush that hangs after midnight in the waters of the Everglades–a silence that isn’t truly silent, threaded with the constant, murmuring chorus of crickets and frogs. They keep time, measuring the slow, rhythmic breath of night as it passes. I wake, but not in the boathouse where I remember being chained… bound to a support beam by rusty shackles that scraped my bones each time I moved. I glance down, rubbing my wrists where the soreness still lingers. My skin feels bruised and raw and…different, somehow. Did I escape? How? Or was I…left here? I look around. The air is thick, dense with warm, damp dark–a wet heaviness I swallow down with each slow breath, tasting faintly of ancient bark and earth. My clothes are soaked, clinging to me, heavy with muck from the water that lies everywhere around me. My arms and legs are streaked with mud.
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Stargazer

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the cosmos as one stargazer confronts an uncanny reflection, unraveling questions of perception and reality.
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The Final Trick

Each Halloween, a chilling visitor haunts my porch, a porcelain doll masquerading as a child. Tonight, I confront the terror that has plagued me for years.
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The Crystalline Herald

Discover a unique hurricane ritual steeped in tradition and eccentricity. Explore the fascinating blend of nature, mysticism, and personal responsibility that defines this compelling practice.
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Dumpster Fire

Join the conversation in “Restaurant workers be like” as Abigail seeks the perfect name for her whimsical fall drink, blending flavors and vivid imagination.
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An Invitation To Join Us At Echo Bay’s Premier Gentlemen’s Club: “The Corsair Cabaret”

Dive into an extraordinary weekend at Echo Bay as the Aquarius Wave pulses with bioluminescent psykotrix algae! Join us for an unforgettable experience at Corsair Cabaret!
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Claudette Nootka Is Ugly Inside And Full Of Hate

In a dimly lit gentlemen’s club, barmaid confronts the peculiar Caspian Shipley, sparking thoughts of unconventional promotions amidst the midday lull.
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The Lodge of the Ancient Order of Közeron

Welcome to the Lodge of the Ancient Order of Közeron! Discover essential details about your Initiate journey, rituals, and lifelong commitment to our unique brotherhood.
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Messages From “Lori”

Discover a heartfelt journey through family connections, cherished memories, and unexpected surprises as I recount a strange encounter with a scam artist.
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The Legend of Mermaid’s Roost

Discover the intriguing bond between identical twins, Emily and Lily, as they navigate their differences, unexpected silence, and a deep, unspoken connection.
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