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the starved metal

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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
The dragon starved to death
In some stories, the evil dragon starved to death. For example, there was a story about an evil dragon in a village who had to eat a virgin every week. The hero thought that the evil dragon was too strong and could only outsmart it. In the end, the evil dragon starved to death. These stories were often absurd, humorous, or ironic, and were a unique element of story creation. Read Dragon Reincarnation, Revenge Begins at Five! cartoon
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2026-02-21 02:35
Who is the manager of Starved Rock?
I'm not sure who the manager of Starved Rock is. Maybe you can check their official website or local business directories for that information.
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2026-01-03 15:53
What is the story behind Starved Rock?
The story behind Starved Rock involves tales of Native American struggles and possibly some natural phenomena. It's a complex and multi-faceted history that has been passed down through generations with various interpretations.
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2024-10-10 01:48
Inuit documentary, a family starved to death
Yes, a family in the documentary film " Nanuke of the North " filmed by the Inuit had indeed starved to death. The documentary told the story of the Nanuks 'life in the Arctic and their struggle against bad weather. After filming the documentary, the family missed the golden period of hunting. They did not have enough food reserves, which eventually led to them starving to death on the ice sheet. However, there were different accounts of the specific reasons for their starvation, including death from a deer hunt, lack of food, and the director deliberately claiming that they died of hunger to promote the documentary. As a result, the exact cause of the family's starvation was still unknown.
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2025-01-09 03:03
Is there a 'Lucius Starved Draco' fanfiction available?
Yes, there might be. Fanfiction platforms like Archive of Our Own (AO3) or FanFiction.net could potentially have fanfictions with this theme. You can search using those keywords on these platforms to find out.
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2024-11-23 18:31
What is a 'touch starved visual novel'?
Well, a touch starved visual novel is basically a visual novel where the concept of 'touch starved' is central. This could mean that the characters in the novel are in a state of craving physical touch. It might explore their emotions, psychological states, and how they interact with others because of this need. For example, the story could revolve around a character who has been isolated for a long time and how they react when they finally start to receive or anticipate physical contact in the course of the story.
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2024-12-09 17:43
What makes a comic be chivalry starved?
A chivalry starved comic could be one where the characters don't show acts of kindness, selflessness, or justice. Maybe there's too much focus on selfish motives or violence without a moral code.
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2025-06-07 02:24
What is the theme of 'Chivalry Starved' comic?
The theme of 'Chivalry Starved' comic might revolve around adventure and heroism with a twist. It could focus on characters struggling to uphold chivalry in a challenging world.
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2025-05-14 13:43
The whole family almost starved to death
I recommend " The End of the World: Living with a Family ", a sci-fi futuristic novel written by Stiff Neck Fish. The apocalypse had suddenly descended, what would happen if the entire family was in trouble? With the invisible house that could move and the kitchen that could turn into delicious food, he could be carefree in the apocalypse. Although it was a little saintly, it was full of sunshine. " If I Can't Cultivate, I'll Become a Sage Through Merit ", the second Yellow River work. Fang Xu had transmigrated to a world where cultivation civilization flourished, but he had no contact with cultivation. Fortunately, he had the mysterious bronze mirror. By burning merit and luck to improve himself, he would finally step on the world. There were also quite a few female leads, each with their own characteristics. "Delicious Cuisine", an ancient romance and farming novel written by Shu Shu. Zhou Cuisine had been captured and sent to hell by mistake. She had to negotiate for her rebirth. She wanted a cheat, a fortune, and a lover. In the article, the female protagonist protects her family, the family is harmonious, and there is delicious food. Forgive me for the millions of words. " Doomsday Killer Doctor ", Ye Ruyan's sci-fi doomsday novel. Although it was said to be about survival in the apocalypse, most of the story was about food and there were some controversial plots. However, it was still considered a loving apocalypse novel. " Ancient Calamity: The Whole Family Nearly Exterminated ", an ancient romance novel written by Zhen Xinliang. The family of four had traveled through the ancient times. Although there were natural and man-made disasters, their family members were strong. They also had a portable space and a trading system. They still had to worry about the entire village. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-02-03 20:49
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