mafia

Conspiracy, unkindness, and treachery! Murder in the corvidae family flock! Grandfather Crow has been pecked to death, and his Shiny Things have been stolen! Who could have done such a thing? Well, the Raven conspiracy, obviously. It's always the Raven's fault. But who are the Ravens, anyways...

The Aethereal Concordant The Grand Aethereal Outburst...an event some believe to be a miracle, and others to be a curse on the world. The second World War left a wake of destruction all across Europe and Asia, what with the German and Japanese empires seemingly swallowing their respective...

Deep within the depths of Deathknell Hold lies the heart of the Scarlet hand...their grand schemes having seemingly going on without any opposition, any flaw, any failure. And now their greatest design stands before this collection as one member stalks forward in front of a strange arcane...

Hello test subjects, I am Professor Cliff, and I will be supervising this experiment. By telepresence. What? I'm not suicidal. Anyway, welcome to Morrsley Village, a ghost town we rebuilt from the original's smoldering crater for psychological research purposes. For one month, you will remain...

So Close, Yet So Far From The Familiar As has happened more than most care to consider, a motley collection of creatures finds themselves staring up, shrouded in occluding magics, at a mighty infernal creature. However, unlike prior incidents, the mighty figure is not an Arch-Demon, it is an...

For the past fifteen years, life at the Imperial Communications Installation in orbit around Iservian IV was a quiet, boring, and backwater posting. Few came to it, and fewer left. Some readers may have noticed the use of past tense in the previous sentence, and they are wise to do so. Darth...

The barbarians are at the gates. Treachery most foul has left the great city of Merovis open to invasion, and invade they have. Homes burn and civilians flee in panic as the black-clad legion of Reim advances into the city. Brave defenders are butchered and their bodies ground beneath iron...

"Hey, Zen-chan, what'd you call us here for. Is it another tournament?" As usual, it's Goku that breaks the silence; even in this august company of the greatest mortals and gods, he's the only one not afraid of accidentally pissing off the Omni King with a careless phrase. Still, even with a...

Clown Academy Clown Academy! A place of much cheer, trickery, and delight! A place of good clean fun and pies! A place of joy, laughter, and silly games! Speaking of games, the Pies In The Dark game is coming up soon! Randomly selected Clowns will fulfill the role of Bad Guys, and throw pies...

Gathered within Court are representatives poised to discuss the recent plight and trials befalling their neighbor, Lavisgran. Those present are only the most prestigious of men and women earning their right to do so by merit and valor. However… just as the list of titles and names was nearly...

Once More, Here Yet Again. A collection of vague shapes that are probably creatures of some kind stand cowering under the infernal form of a mighty Arch-Demon. Most cower, until it speaks. "Welcome, returning and new guests alike!" It gestures as the fog thins somewhat, to a grand Clock Tower...

The representatives of the Court have gathered here today to discuss the plight of the neighboring country Lavisgran and the troubles they recently have encountered. Of course only the most prestigious of men and women attend the court having earned their right to do so by merit and valor...

A Sudden Start, again The unwillingly assembled crowd blink up at the Arch-Demon. Not just any Arch-Demon, the Arch-Demon of the Sack, rumored to kidnap unwilling subjects for his twisted game of murder. Well, rumor no more to those present. "Mortals! And Demons! And possibly Fiends and other...

This city can be pretty weird at times, but generally someone's around to deal with the worst of the bunch here. Unfortunately, threats here don't stay down when they’re dealt with, and the city is once again under threat from not one, but two madmen. Someone's been busy giving people bloody...

Death stalks the prehistoric plains. Nowhere on Pangaea is completely peaceful, but until now, this community existed as a model of peaceful coexistance and trust in one’s fellow dinosaur. Tensions rise, however, as well respected members of the community begin to turn up dead. Mayor Allosaurus...

A Sudden Start The unwillingly assembled crowd blink up at the Arch-Demon. Not just any Arch-Demon, the Arch-Demon of the Sack, rumored to kidnap unwilling subjects for his twisted game of murder. Well, rumor no more to those present. "Mortals! And Demons! And possibly Fiends and other...

Welcome aboard the Silverbird, the finest, and largest Airship that flies in these skies! This crew has done everything the bravest of adventurers could do and more! Tackled ferocious creatures, handled dangerous quests, and proven thy might to your glorious gods many times over! But then...it...

Several creatures stare up at the infernal form of an arch-demon. "Mortals, I have selected thee for my amusement. Among you there are demons, and many others who have disagreements. Each day, you will select one among you who you think is unharmonious to die, each night my demons will pick off...

New York Startup Ice Core to Revolutionize Reploid Training How A Quirky Habit Helped This Founder Raise 200MZ In Venture Capital The Zetamax of Simtech? Ice Core CEO Defends its Relevancy Amid Investor Worries ---------- 21XX is at the dawn of a new age. Every day, new models of...

Intro Frontier is a rapidly growing township on the newly-discovered Eastern Continent. Said continent is rapidly being settled, the harsh deserts being irrigated and turned into a burgeoning civilization. The town's only been here for a couple months, and its population has already almost...

The town of Keltis rests on the unsettled border between Shessith, Kingdom of Serpents, and Corvania, Kingdom of Crows. It's a quiet place, and rather small: the people who live out here on the fringes tend to be a bit odd - not to mention distrustful of strangers. And it's the presence of...

Under the light of the full moon does a village gather, watching as the stars align and chanting well memorized verses. The sky splits open, and a voice, ancient and inhuman, speaks from the gash in reality. "There are interlopers. The ritual cannot be completed while they remain. Find them, and...

The great Coloseum. People come from far and wide to witness the great gladiatorial battles. Grand clashes of skill and strength, a variety of weapons, events large and small... It is the entertainment of much of an empire. You are gladiators, strong of arm, fleet of foot, quick of mind, and...

Platoon 1518 of the 11th Battalion of Rygs World was in a bit of a conundrum. You see, their Lieutenant was a wee bit mad. “FUCKING HERETICS!” Lieutenant Rikimaru screamed, followed by “BY THE EMPRAH, I ORDER YOU COMMISSARS AND GUARDSMEN TO FIND THE HERETICS AMONG YOU AND KILL THEM. EVERY DAY I...

Witches. Secretive from most of society, but exceptionally sociable among their own kind. Sixteen young Witches, a mere century old, were invited by the elderly and respected Matriarchs, Yaga and Regina, to a grand meetup, social and magical in nature, at their stately manor. The first two days...