Poison No More

[Picture] Snow blanketed the grounds of the Rothmore estate. The sun was just peeking over the horizon when Ryder awoke. He stretched his arms up above him and let out a huff and sigh when finished. He...

Two Years Down

[Picture] Months passed and Ryder had begun consistently practicing with his new powers. Yes, they took a deep toll on him physically, always leaving him rather exhausted, but he had at least gotten used...

The Primal

[Picture] ◈ WHO: Xiu & Ryder (Rapidashtrainer & Skyeforge) ◈ WHEN: Midday on March 26, 2019 ◈ WHERE: Wooded clearing near Oakdale ◈ WEATHER: Sunny and warm. [Picture] [Image description] The sun was...

Reality Bites - Part 1

[Picture] The day had been bleak, it was spring but the world felt much darker, much more gloomy than a normal spring day might otherwise. All of this because Ryder couldn’t get out of his own head. He...

Reality Bites - Part 2

[Picture] Drenched, from head to ribbon’s end, Ryder jolted awake—another night stolen by the same nightmare. His shirt clung to his skin, heavy with sweat. He pulled it off and dragged the fabric across...

Reality Bites - Part 3

[Picture] All Ryder could do was toss and turn all night yet again. Nothing had changed and it had been countless nights of this hell. Ryder awoke in a pool of sweat, eyes completely red and irritated....