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"She was so beautiful"

“She was so beautiful”

It wasn’t one those usual psychadelic nightmares where demonic figures or angelic shapes come rushing at you looking for a weak spot to go in for in the kill.

It was something way worse.

It all started with a beautiful view.

I woke up in the apple garden of a house. The trees were blooming and the flowers were so beautiful in their white and pink colors. A Warm homey feeling cuddled my…

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The Black Company Pt. 19

The Black Company Pt. 19

The Settlers rested near the edge of forest after a hefty lunch. They discussed politics, literature and philosophy. Each member contributing to a subject they had some experience in. Snori, albeit his barbaric look, was a man of literature. When the Fort One-Eye was still a regular company headquarters, many times did Snori read or discuss literature with the rag-tag bands and old-brigands in…

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The Black Company Pt. 18

The Black Company Pt. 18

“I could settle down here. Plentiful fish inhabit the river. The aspen-willow forests are rich in deer and winged creatures. The oak and poplar regions shelter great boars and wild horses. Truly a lovely land. As an old friend of mine said, I think he is a priest now or a missionary, one life ain’t enough to discover and know this whole place” Charlie said to himself. He was holding a glass of…

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The Black Company Pt. 17

They waited for a while. The sun was nearing it bedtime. Its golden rays changed for a more red and orange colour. Charlies heart started racing faster and faster as the sun slowly went down. Suddenly from the other side of the forest a massive old wild boar appeared, huffing and grunting.

The creature was missing a tusk and its fur showed signs of age and old battle scars. It sniffed the ground…

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The Black Company Pt. 16

The river was calm that day. They crossed the river with ease. Charlie noticed that since he hired the old man, his mood went up tenfold and his songs became more lifelike, more upbeat even though still out of tune. While rowing Charlie lit a cigarette. – I hope you don’t mind that I smoke. – I don’t mind, just don’t throw the cigarette but in the water and it will be alright. If you do throw it…

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The Black Company Pt. 15

– Well if no fish are biting, I am off hunting. – said Charlie.

– Fishing is like hunting honestly. – Ermolai responded.

– How ?

– Simple. In both you want game. Only difference is that in fishing the game comes to you, in hunting you go after the game.- said Ermolai with a chuckle.

– Maybe .- replied Charlie and returned Ermolais fishing pole. Charlie went to his lodging area. The others just…

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The Black Company Pt. 14

The Black Company Pt. 14

The village of Lowtide. One of the many  homes in The Bloody Delta. Simple folk live here. They get on by fishing, boating or hunting during the winter when river freezes. Their houses are small and cosy. Most of the people are short by stature. Their skin brown due to the long exposure to the sun during fishing or boating trips. The village is small with the church and local bar next to each…

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The Black Company Pt. 13

The Black Company Pt. 13

They marched through the dense forest in a haste. Not looking back they headed deeper into the valley. The more they headed into the valley the more their surrounding change around them. Scots pine gave way to towering beech trees. The ground lost its pale brown dried needle covering, taken by rocks and fertile brown soil. From place to place oak trees sprang up amidst the beech trees. – Harald…

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The Black Company Pt. 12

The Black Company Pt. 12

During the whole long march back to the Fort, Charlie’s mind was filled with  thoughts of doubt and fear. ” We must reach the fort as quickly as possible. The loyalists must be warned” he said to himself. During the trek his eyes were constantly focused on the Chernoph twins. “Turncoats or not, they were still a part of Lieutenants band who attacked that home. I have to watch them.” – What do we…

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The Black Company Pt. 11

The Black Company Pt. 11

Charlie lit his cigarette and looked on as the sun gently rose from behind the mountains. Olga stood next to him, holding her belt with her hands. As the smoke of Charlie’s cigarette rose and faded into the dawn’s light, sudden calmness enveloped both of them. Yet this sudden calmness wouldn’t last long for it was replaced quickly by a sence of fear and danger. Charlie looked over to his…

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The Black Company Pt. 10

The Black Company Pt. 10

– Why did you put the knife in his gut?!?! ANSWER ME PRIVATE!!! – Olga yelled. – Because the bastard deserved it! That is why Commander.- replied Charlie. – He was on TRIAL!!! I SHOULD THROW YOU IN THE STOCKADE WHEN WE GET BACK TO FORT!- Olga shouted. Her voice was strong and the whole village heard her. – Throw me into the stockade. Like I give a fuck! – Private you already crossed a line! Don’t…

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The Black Company Pt. 9

The Black Company Pt. 9

– Mishkin ordered you?- Olga asked in shock. – Indeed he did. Shocking ain’t it? Right before we left for the village to resupply, Mishkin summoned me to his tent and gave me the order. Here it is. – Snori took out a small parchment of paper from his inner coat pocket and gave it to Olga. The message on it was short and to the point: “My son or your life. Mishkin.” – That is his writing, and his…

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The Black Company Pt. 8

The Black Company Pt. 8

– What are they trialed for?- Charlie asked. – Three of them are on death sentence for rape and murder. Two of them are accomplices, the small boy was hiding in the bushes when we captured the others. The last one froze in his place. He just stood there. Looking. He and the boy came without fighting. The other five however put up some good resistance.- Dersu said.– Small boy?- Charlie asked. –…

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The Black Company Pt. 7

The Black Company Pt. 7

The small band of men and women with one wounded continued their trek towards the captors home. Skjall gently woke from his knock-out sleep.  He looked around in shock, realising he wasn’t carried by his company mates.  Uzala looked him straight in the eye, and with a calm voice said: ” Don’t worry, we are not your enemy. Rest up, we are almost there.” Skjall with disbelief and pain induced…

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The Black Company Pt. 6

The Black Company Pt. 6

– We should stop here and reevaluate our approach on Stormskjar.- Said Olga still holding Skjall’s mouth.- Charlie! Climb down already and give me some bandages from your pack. – Yes ma’am! – Charlie responded while he descended to the small rocky plato where one of his company-men broke his foot. – Svejk! Go to that massive boulder and watch for the movement of the Stormriders, if you see them…

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Black Company Pt. 5

Black Company Pt. 5

  Back at Fort tensions were high. Mishkin’s expedition hasn’t reported back. Unrest and discomfort stir the few remaining men and women. – Sir!

– What it is Corporal Harald?

– There has been no news of Mishkin’s expedition.

– And? – AND!?!? The men and women are murmuring, spreading rumours that the expedition is doomed! – And why do they say that?- Ermolai turned around looking at the…