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Metal Puppets

Metal Puppets

The global war ended two hundred years ago, not with a bang, but with a whimper. Nations fought until resources were almost completely exhausted. By the time a cease-fire was called, the ability to return to the pre-war industrial era was nearly impossible. With the lack of resources, humanity declined to a quasi-medieval society of city states. Now 200 years later "Metalmancers" or those with the ability to control and shape metal have started to appear. With these Metalmancers and their abilities to salvage and possibly operate pre-war technology, forces have started to come into play to vie for control, once again sending this scarred planet into war. Mand and Val are two such Metalmancers who have been living on their own for the past several years. With new forces in play and old enemies on their trail, will they be able to lean on each other to survive this new emerging world? ** It's really hard to fly a dragon made of metal. They could of made a bull, a horse, or really any simple device that could haul a wedge-shaped plow, but someone insisted that they try and build a bloody dragon. That someone now had her hands wrapped around Mand's waist and was having the time of her life. "See, I told you this was a great idea," Val exclaimed. "We'll have that field done in no time!" "You're not the one trying to steer this thing," Mand returned. "Now be a good sister and lower the tail so we can get to work." Mand felt Val shift her weight and suddenly become very still as she began to concentrate. Inside the shell of the dragon, a complex system of gears began to whirr and rotate. The dragon's tail began to curve beneath the belly of the construct, until the wedge-shaped tip curved towards the ground. Mand had her work cut out for her as well. She focused her mind on pumping the dragon's wings to keep aloft. The descended tail made the whole operation twice as taxing as it was before. The tail clicked in place and Mand began their pass towards the field below. "Are you sure this will work?" she questioned her sister. "It's my butt too," Val pouted. "You should have more faith in my plan!" Mand brought the dragon closer and closer to the earth. She began to sweat as the ground inched closer. Finally, at the edge of the field, the tip of the tail sunk into the soft earth, plowing a furrow as the dragon swooped along. When the dragon reached the far end of the field, Mand pumped the wings to get them back in the air. It was only when she brought the dragon around for another pass that she realized how hard she was breathing. "See, I told you this would work!" Val shouted happily, kicking her legs out as they approached the field once again. Mand felt darkness overtake her.
Sci-fi
63 Chs
Heavy Metal Blues Box Set

Heavy Metal Blues Box Set

Multi-published author J.D. Walker brings you four gay erotic romances that will warm your heart, from the quirky story which pits a country music fan against a "metal boy" to the bittersweet tale of a rigid CFO who always says the wrong thing to the man he loves. Housemates, secrets, a sunny attitude, and an executive who needs to let loose all connect to bring each other out of the Heavy Metal Blues.<br><br>Contains the stories:<br><br><strong>Heavy Metal Cowboy Blues</strong>: Lester "Les" McCoy loves his country music. He's also in lust with Damien Ridley -- the 'metal boy' who lives downstairs -- despite his very loud music tastes which drive Les crazy! He's an old prairie bachelor, and thinks Damien is too young for him. But, a gay-bashing and some friendly advice lead Les to use Patsy Cline and canary yellow underpants to get the stud he's always wanted.<br><br><strong>Heavy Metal Bicycle Blues</strong>: Kenny Culpepper is a spin instructor, but he used to do more with his life. He’s still recovering from the homophobic attack by his former roommate, Biff Tremonte, and when he receives a letter from Biff’s brother, Kenny’s not sure what to do. But the two men meet, and Cypher Tremonte confesses that he was also a victim of Biff’s rage. What they find together is unexpected, and could become love.<br><br><strong>Heavy Metal Sunshine Blues</strong>: Sonny Bonhomie is happy to sleep with Noah Stiles, a sexy guy he meets at a club. But then he finds out that Noah has a boyfriend, and confronts him about it. Worse, Noah tells Sonny the real reason he slept with him in the first place. Heartbroken, Sonny goes to a new LGBT bookstore and runs into Bruce, a bartender he knows. They hit it off, and Sonny’s sunshine blues might just be over.<br><br><strong>Heavy Metal Heartfelt Blues</strong>: Bridges Barfield is a stern, rigid man who’s hard to please. But then he meets Trenton LeDoux, he of the magenta hair, lip ring, and free spirit, and they hit it off. Trenton seems to be stuck in the past with his dead husband, however. Bridges tries to help, but suffers from saying-the-wrong-thing disease. It takes many missteps before these men finally have a union that’s truly heartfelt.
LGBT+
46 Chs
Are old dwarven stories still relevant today?
Yes, they are. They are a part of fantasy literature heritage. Many modern fantasy works still draw inspiration from old dwarven stories, like in some role - playing games where dwarven characters are based on the traditional concepts from these stories.
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2024-11-05 21:53
What are the features of dwarven god of war comics?
The dwarven god of war comics usually have intense battle scenes and detailed character designs. They might also focus on the dwarven hero's journey and their struggles.
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2025-04-21 21:37
What are some common themes in dwarven ghost stories?
One common theme is lost treasures. Dwarven ghosts are often said to guard ancient hordes of gold and jewels that were lost in the depths of their mines. Another theme could be vengeance. Maybe a dwarf was wronged in life and as a ghost, seeks retribution. Also, there might be themes related to unfinished business, like a dwarf who died before completing an important mining project and their ghost lingers to see it through.
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2024-11-07 21:10
What can we learn from old dwarven stories?
These stories can also teach us about their relationship with other races. Maybe there are tales of dwarves trading with humans or having disputes with elves. It gives us a sense of how they interacted in the fictional world.
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2024-11-05 19:47
Are dwarven ghost stories popular among all dwarf clans?
Not necessarily. Some dwarf clans might be more superstitious and thus have a greater interest in and prevalence of dwarven ghost stories. For example, clans that have a long history of mining disasters may have more stories as a way to cope with the loss. Other clans that are more focused on trade or diplomacy might not place as much emphasis on these spooky tales.
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2024-11-07 19:35
Metal
Among the materials provided, there was an introduction to thorium. Thorium was a metal that could kill an adult with less than a gram of it. It was colorless, odorless, easily dissolved in water, and more toxic than arsenium. The symptoms were similar to the flu when thorium was ingested, causing hair loss, which was difficult to diagnose in one go. It was once used as a hair removal cream by the French, but the user died because of it, and it was later banned in Europe. Thorium was a notorious human poisoning case in the world. The minimum lethal dose for adults was 12 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. However, thorium wasn't just toxic. It had been used in the electronics, optical, and aerospace fields since the 1980s. Its thorium-201 could diagnose heart and liver diseases and slow down the growth of certain tumors. However, other than taking Princes blue to promote thallium-ion secretion, there was no ideal treatment for the sequelae of thallium-poisoning, and its control was very strict. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-01-15 17:58
What are the similarities and differences among death metal, black metal, and thrash metal in comics?
They have some common themes like darkness and rebellion. But the musical styles they represent vary greatly in tempo and tone, which influences how they're depicted in comics.
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2025-12-23 19:26
What are the differences and similarities among death metal, black metal and thrash metal in comic depictions?
In comic depictions, death metal is often shown as more brutal and intense, while black metal has a darker and more mysterious aesthetic. Thrash metal might be depicted with a lot of energy and speed. But there can be some overlap and variations depending on the comic artist's style.
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2025-11-04 02:08
What are the best metal stories to get a friend into metal?
The story of Black Sabbath's formation is a great one. They basically created the whole heavy metal genre. Their dark and often spooky lyrics were something new at the time. Another good one is the story of Judas Priest's rise to fame. They were one of the first bands to really embrace the leather and studs look, which became iconic in metal. And then there's the story of how Slayer's music was often controversial but still managed to gain a huge following.
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2024-10-27 04:28
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