Tiger

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Title: Chapter 1: The Prince and the Demon Reviewer: Remijay I love the story so far! Im on ch.7 and i cant seem to stop to reading it lol...Very amazing job Tiger! Me Hugz You hehehe...is a second series or something to this! Please write me back Author's Response: I'm glad you like it! There may be a second series of this one that focuses more on Pavel. However, there is much more of this one left. I'm estimating a total of 40-50 chapters! Date: 08/25/2010 03:31 PM Title: Chapter 1: The Prince and the Demon Reviewer: Ricky General Tyfus and General Diptheria? Is the a Gerneral cholera too? How about General Plasmodium Falciprum? lol And the evil chain of bars, knockers! I have to tell you that I am enjoying this. Being a redneck and enjoying wizardry, what could be better. Except possibly when he get's his powers and you hear, "Hey, you wanna see something cool?" Author's Response: Yeah, the Demon King loves diseases, so he gives his generals names like that. I don't think Mihai will ever say something like that. He is more of a doer. He doesn't do tricks. Date: 03/28/2010 06:44 AM Title: Chapter 1: The Prince and the Demon Reviewer: bugeye Nice beginning. I was struck by Fabian, I hope he is a major part of this story. Author's Response: He is. I love Fabian. Did you check out the model for him in the discussion thread? Date: 03/12/2010 12:46 AM Title: Chapter 1: The Prince and the Demon Reviewer: taina1959 Hey Silly, 'tis me, Momma Rush Author's Response: I'll have to remember that in the future. Date: 03/11/2010 11:55 PM Title: Chapter 1: The Prince and the Demon Reviewer: taina1959 Oh baby boy! This is stupendous! What a story and different too. I'm really liking the idea of having all the wizardry and magic in Texas! And now I'm wondering if that rascal kind demon will be taking posession of poor Pavel and have Mihai rescue him. Author's Response: I'm glad that you like it, taina! I decided on Texas, because it it where I live. However, there is a whole other planet to come later. Date: 03/11/2010 06:47 PM Title: Chapter 1: The Prince and the Demon Reviewer: Cia This is a great first chapter. Mihai has a lot of issues in his life at a time when there is a lot of teenage angst too. The world you are creating here is complex, original and fantastical Great job!! Oh, and poor Fabian I wanted to hug both of them at the end of the chapter. Author's Response: It is complex. Magical worlds are supposed to be complex. As a writer I feel that I must follow the good examples of authors like JK Rowling and L.E. Modesitt, Jr. who have created complex magical worlds. They're among my favorite authors, and I like to write a story that they would appreciate. That is my goal. And yes, poor Fabian. Mihai is a little shy. I suspect that he'll seduce Mihai eventually though. Date: 03/11/2010 04:20 PM Title: Chapter 1: The Prince and the Demon Reviewer: Kanaye Very interesting. I like it so far. I love the idea of Human familiars and the bond. That sounds like a fun idea to explore and I hope you will. Looking forward to reading more. Author's Response: Thanks Kanaye. I'm glad you're enjoying it. Chapter 2 should be up some time in the next few days. Date: 03/10/2010 11:22 PM Title: Chapter 1: The Prince and the Demon Reviewer: Nephylim YAY... at last. This is such an awesome story. I am glad that others can now begin to read about Mihai's adventures. You're about to go on a rollercoaster ride the like of which you have never experienced before. Strap yourselves in and go for it Author's Response: Thanks, Nephy! Mihai is already one of my favorite characters to write, and he seems to get into trouble a lot and not because he's a bad boy. Date: 03/10/2010 05:53 PM Title: Chapter 2: The Park and the School Reviewer: Ricky This is a little like Clinton Terrintino does Harry Potter. lol It's quite a mix and certainly a unique storyline. Loving every minute of it. Author's Response: I'm glad you like it. I try to write stories that are out of the ordinary! Date: 03/28/2010 07:09 AM Title: Chapter 2: The Park and the School Reviewer: bugeye I love stories like this. You can count me as a reader. Have to know how it works out. Author's Response: Well, we're still at the beginning. There are plenty of twists and turns ahead. I'm glad you like it, Sam. Date: 03/24/2010 07:24 PM Title: Chapter 2: The Park and the School Reviewer: Cia Wow, so much now info in this chapter. It's a great introduction to Mihai's daily life and the challenges he faces. Bullies, crushes, school (I love the way you set that up), bodyguard issues... I love your story, it's a great new world to explore!! Author's Response: Yes, it is a challenge. I love creating this new world. That's the best part of writing a story! Date: 03/13/2010 09:46 AM Title: Chapter 2: The Park and the School Reviewer: Elezbed Well, we saw the bully ^^! I suppose the Empress is the mother of the other prince in the prophesy... Good work and write more ^^! Author's Response: I intend to write more. In fact, Chapter 3 is already finished and will be within the next few days. Date: 03/13/2010 01:49 AM Title: Chapter 3: General Diphtheria's Plot Part 1 Reviewer: bugeye Goodness, the villians are down right ominous. And Diphtheria is just nasty. Poor Pavel. Being the hero is not going to be easy for either Prince. Author's Response: Diphtheria is a nasty peace of work for sure. She loves inflicting pain, and the fact that the spell she's using inflicts so much pain is icing on the cake. And no, life will not be easy for either of them. Date: 03/25/2010 04:27 PM Title: Chapter 3: General Diphtheria's Plot Part 1 Reviewer: Nephylim You don't need me to tell you how much I love this store because you already know. Nevertheless I will tell everyone else. I love this story. I think that Tiger's way of telling a tale is no nonsense and sensible but with a twist in the guts. It captures magic and mysters and normalises it whilst still allowing it to be magical and mysterious... no mean feat. I love the characters which have really come to life for me and I love the fact that I have no idea in which way the story is heading. Every chapter is an adventure. Author's Response: That's a great compliment coming from you, Nephy. I do like adding plenty of twists and turns along the way. I'm not quite predictable. I am always looking for new ways to leave the audience craving more! Date: 03/16/2010 03:29 AM Title: Chapter 3: General Diphtheria's Plot Part 1 Reviewer: Elezbed Well perhaps you should let Mihai be kidnapped , so he will help Pavel and they will escape together? Good chapter and write more! Author's Response: I'm sure it will happen at some point. I'm always writing more. I'm having a lot of fun with this one. Thanks for reading! Date: 03/16/2010 01:31 AM Title: Chapter 4: General Diphtheria's Plot Part II Reviewer: bugeye Every way Mihai goes he finds obstacles and conflict, isn't that the way for the god kissed. Enjoyed this chapter. Author's Response: Yes, it seems that he has to watch his back for someone trying to kidnap or kill him. It was a fun chapter to write! I'm glad you liked it! Date: 03/26/2010 11:34 PM Title: Chapter 4: General Diphtheria's Plot Part II Reviewer: Cia Snickers...Konstantin's fairy Lugh who was a pain in the ass, oh gods that is too funny! I like that Konstantin is becoming less of a jerk and then all of a sudden you have this great scene where Mihai and Pavel ascend. That is just so cool. Levitating, lightning, charred demons It looks as though Mihai and Pavel might have a bit of an adjustment period to go through however, 2 princes in one palace make for haughty relations perhaps. Great chapter, this is one of my favorites! Author's Response: It was one of my favorite chapters to write. Pavel has some growing up to do for sure. Mihai is certainly not perfect. He has a bit of a temper, and might I had an occasional desire for revenge. As for the scene for the ascension, that was fun to write. It is worth noting that the gods played a big part in that. Date: 03/22/2010 09:23 AM Title: Chapter 4: General Diphtheria's Plot Part II Reviewer: Elezbed oh oh she just came at the right moment lol! Well, for a first meeting, it went well... ^^! Good chapter and write more! Author's Response: Well, there'll be more in Chapter 5. I'm sure you're wondering if Pavel gets away with it. Again, I am definitely writing more. This story is lots of fun. Date: 03/20/2010 01:09 AM Title: Chapter 5: Untangling the Web Reviewer: bugeye I like that the royals have family secrets and intrigue, that the demons have a pecking order and have so many diverse forms and qualities, but are all so evil and their own worst enemies. This was a very interesting chapter. It really sets the foundation for the story. Author's Response: They are definitely a dysfunctional family. You often find some kind of dysfunction in a royal family. I'm simply blowing it out of proportion. The pecking order of the demons is quite brutal. If they didn't have the council, they'd probably rip each other apart. Date: 04/08/2010 01:36 PM Title: Chapter 5: Untangling the Web Reviewer: Cia Karan sounds like serious trouble!! And you make the demons sound so menacing, but look at them squabbling away. That division can only be a good thing even if it does make the Snake and the Lizard houses much more dangerous. That kiss was yum... you certainly set the tone for Fabian and Mihai's next encounter. Great job. Author's Response: Oh, Fabian and Mihai do have good chemistry. They need to be close, so that's a very good thing. Oh, the demons are all about themselves. Without the council, they'd be ripping each other apart. Their greed and thirst for power is their strength and their weakness. Karan is a disgrace to his family to say the least. He's the bad apple. Date: 03/24/2010 04:31 PM Title: Chapter 5: Untangling the Web Reviewer: Nephylim I like this chapter because you learn a lot without being preached at. And there is a delicious taste at the end of things to come. Author's Response: Yes, there was a plethora of information in the chapter. ITitle: Chapter 6: The Samhain Festival Reviewer: bugeye I will be thinking about floating fellatio for a while now. The family dynamics interest me. The 'polyfidelity' is interesting too. It is also interesting that these two forces can only have what they want thru the total destruction of the other. I don't know what I think about that. Author's Response: I'd always thought that telekinesis would be interesting for sex. Polyfidelity is also somewhat typical of royals, especially the men. I figured I'd dabble in it. And oh yes, demons and "good" witches and wizards don't get along very well. The dark witches and wizards are somewhere in between but favoring evil. Date: 04/09/2010 05:00 PM Title: Chapter 6: The Samhain Festival Reviewer: Cia Keegan finally got some of his own back, that was great!! I loved the bit with the fireworks and the drums backing up the magic, that was a nice touch. And Fabian and Mihai bonding, WOW!! Great chapter. Author's Response: Keegan has definitely been knocked down a notch. The fireworks were a lot of fun. It seemed like the right thing to do. I was writing the chapter with the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in mind. Date: 03/27/2010 12:29 PM Title: Chapter 6: The Samhain Festival Reviewer: Nephylim This was such a nice chapter, fun, in formative and hot. Nice work hun Author's Response: Yeah, it was a very exciting chapter to write. Coming from you, that's a great compliment. Date: 03/27/2010 05:58 AM Title: Chapter 6: The Samhain Festival Reviewer: Elezbed Well i wonder how Keegan and the other are going to react... Yes, Mihai and Fabian are together!!! Good chapter and write more Author's Response: Mihai and Fabian are together in a sense, but don't forget that he's likely to have relations with others. Magical people in this story aren't typically monogamous. Date: 03/27/2010 12:34 AM'm glad you liked the presentation. And of course, the ending was yummy. Date: 03/24/2010 03:05 AM Title: Chapter 5: Untangling the Web Reviewer: Elezbed Well now we kmow more about the underworld ^^! And Mihai is going to be laid lol! Good chapter and write more! Author's Response: Yes, the Underworld is a scary place to say the least. We'll talk more about them later in the story. And yes, it's safe to say Mihai will get laid. Thanks for reading! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Date: 03/24/2010 01:38 AM Title: Chapter 7: Freedom for Most Reviewer: bugeye Nice chapter, these chronicles of Mihai's life and adventures are most appealing. I was hoping Mihai would find that Keegan was secretly in love with him, oh well, hope is eternal. Author's Response: Keegan probably does have some kind of attraction to Mihai actually. Date: 04/30/2010 04:37 PM Title: Chapter 7: Freedom for Most Reviewer: Phoenix Great chapter! Can't wait 4 more. Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it! Chapter 8 should be out in a day or two. Date: 04/02/2010 01:05 PM Title: Chapter 7: Freedom for Most Reviewer: Nephylim What can I say about this chapter you cheeky boy What fun. Author's Response: I certainly thought it was fun. Date: 04/01/2010 05:00 AM Title: Chapter 8: Birthday Surprises Reviewer: Cia Wow, that was quite the busy birthday! Karan is evil, I'm glad he is finally out of the line of sucession! Pavel healed everyone,even with drummers that was impressive! As usual, the intimate scene between Fabian and Mihai was quite steamy!! Great job! Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it Cia. Karan is horrible. I think he's in for a rude awakening at some point. The drums allowed Pavel extra power as all music does. Imagine what a magical choir can do! Date: 04/05/2010 04:42 PM Title: Chapter 9: Princes in Training Reviewer: Nephylim Karan is such a twat. I hope he gets his and gets it soon. The rest of the chapter exhausted me. WOW they work hard don't they. Let's see if they party hard too. Author's Response: You'll find out the results of Karan's excursion in Chapter 11. He is considered a criminal on the run too. I can imagine that his own mother would love for him to spend some time in prison. The training isn't easy. Would you expect it to be. Mihai is a natural. Pavel isn't quite there yet. I think his development will be much slower than Mihai's. Date: 04/07/2010 05:50 AM Title: Chapter 10: New London Reviewer: Cia The descriptions of the palace and the parks in the city were beautiful. The Empress' tiara's magical abilities were cool, I love the idea of magically imbued artifacts. The whole fight scene with the Spider demons... eeks. Poor Mihai. Great way to end a chapter! Author's Response: I loved the parks too. I loved coming up with New London. It's a city filled with stunning historic buildings. I'm glad you liked the ending. I'm sure everyone is wondering what happens next. Date: 04/14/2010 02:19 PM Title: Chapter 10: New London Reviewer: Nephylim Oh no!! What a terrible thing to happen. Serves them right for not paying more attention to Pavel's premonition. It might very well be true that they are in a vulnerable position and that their lives are dagerous but isn't that all the more reason to pay attention. Sweet story thought. You have me haging on the edge of my seat. Author's Response: The Empress' premonitions usually are over much longer periods of time. Her mistake was in believing that Pavel's premonition was also not in the near future. And yes, life for magical people is quite dangerous. Date: 04/13/2010 11:07 AM Title: Chapter 11: Success and Failure Reviewer: Nephylim Nice scene with Karan in the cave. Hehe. He got what he deserved. Glad to see Mihai is feeling better and got his revenge. Looking forward to the next chapter... more so because I know what's going to be in it Author's Response: It was fitting for Mihai to get his revenge. That chapter was definitely inspired by one of my favorite authors, L.E. Modesitt, Jr. As for the next chapter, there may be a surprise or two. Date: 04/16/2010 01:54 AM Title: Chapter 16: The Secret Room Reviewer: Cia I really liked this chapter. Mihai showed a lot of his inner character. The mature and responsible way he chose to make the secret room to protect Pavel from the awful recreation of his sister's death, the way he dealt with Melody and his attitude toward his parents. Of course he's not above running starkers through the palace with Fabian Great chapter and writing Tiger! Author's Response: Mihai is complex. In a lot of ways he's an adult, but sometimes he's just like a normal teen. Melody is my least favorite character. Something bad had to happen to her. Date: 05/06/2010 03:31 PM Title: Chapter 21: Quick Departures Reviewer: bedseller I'm sorry I started reading this story. Dont get your knickers in a twist about that statement,it's ment in a good way. I normally wait for a story to be finished before I start to read it, but for some unknown reason (fate ?) I started reading this story. When I was getting near the last few chapters I was wondering how it was all going to end wth so little left to read. The answer - it has still got a way to go. Now I'm sitting here in frustration woning what happens next. This has been an enjoyable read so far so I am just going to keep an eye out for future chapters. This proves (to me a least) how well written this story has been or I would just go off and not come back. So many thanks for posting your work and allowing others to share. Best wishes steve Author's Response: Thanks for reading. The next chapter should be out in a few days. It's going to be a long one. I'm sure you'll enjoy it! Date: 08/09/2010 05:15 PM Title: Chapter 21: Quick Departures Reviewer: Nephylim I miss reading your story so am so glad to be getting another fix. This is one of my favourite chapters because the king and queen get their comeuppance. I have been waiting for it for a while. Shocking ending. I knew it was a bad idea for Konstantin to go. Author's Response: Konstantin is definitely in need of rescue. I'm sure Mihai is up to the challenge. Date: 08/07/2010 04:58 AM Title: Chapter 22: Holly and Jeradu Revealed Reviewer: Remijay This chapter is Awesome. Can't wait to read more! Keep it up Author's Response: Thank you! I'm working on a chapter now. It's going to be a somewhat long one. I'm pleased with the direction of it so far. Date: 08/31/2010 01:20 PM Title: Chapter 22: Holly and Jeradu Revealed Reviewer: Nephylim I love this chapter. The story is complex and interesting. I love the way the story is going and in particular I LOVE the dragon. I have to be concerned about Fabian though... what's going to happen to him when it's time to reconnect with Mihai's parents. Nothing too good I hope. Author's Response: I see Fabian avoiding them for the most part. Date: 08/30/2010 06:24 AM

That's an interesting word, Mike.

The purpose of this thread is to expand the vocabulary of GA authors and anyone else who is interested in expanding his or her vocabulary. Knowing more words will add a little spice to your stories. This is how it works. If you come across a word you do not know in a story you are reading, find the definition in a dictionary. Also, even if you hear a new word on TV or while reading an article or while talking to someone, feel free to add it! And yes, you can find definitions to words online, though some online dictionaries are better than others. Please post the source (where applicable) too. I will start with the word I didn't know before. it is a short word, but I'd never heard it before. Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savant I also found a compound word variation. Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idiot+savant

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The Little Red Monster The little red monster keeps the anger alive I seek its destruction for purity of heart The past offers only angst everlasting Living day by day will make me feel whole The little red monster will be slain like a dragon I seek inner peace with a love of myself The past offers a passage to the abyss Living life to the fullest quells the storm within The little red monster shall die a painful death I seek the refuge in the dawn of serenity The p

Taken away You stole my very innocence in a moment of greed I suffered through every moment and felt so very weak Nothing could prepare me for the damage you had done No longer a child I was from that moment in time You took for me what was most precious at the time I suffered through years of confusion with inability to cope Nothing could prepare me for the price of your lies and deceit No longer unscathed was I when you took it away You made me a prisoner to yo

Drowning Drowning in a bottle of hopelessness and indignity The world has given me a big fuck you and kicked me Why should I give a damn about the people of Earth? They can all just fucking die to make me happier Drowning in a sea of contempt for the entire planet The world has soiled my soul and left only a bitter taste Why should I care if they live or die when they hate me? They can all die a slow and painful death just like my soul Drowning in a pool of shit

Valley of Misery They believe I am happy when I’m dead inside. Nothing I can do will make me feel whole again. I am in a state of never ending pain and misery. What choice do I have but suffer in continuity? They believe all is well for me in my life of dread. Nothing I can say will make them believe it not true. I am in a pit on the edge of suffering a terrible fate. What choice do I have but to inexpressibly suffer? They believe I will always endure the mundane

Mystères du Monde The world is full of complicated people who know not what they want. They cause great frustration that becomes the order of the day and of night. Do they delight in causing conundrum when frustration grows as a wildfire? I wonder if I am as complicated as many other fascinating people of the world. The world is a place where mysteries abound with the frequency of infinity. They wonder how we reached the perplexity of life forms thriving on a planet. Do they pond

The Tears of Solitude Knowing what I want but being unable to have it anywhere near my grasp The tears sometimes come to me in the light of day or in the dark night I am only human with the desires that flood my ambivalent heart and soul Why these thoughts will not leave I shall not know any time soon Knowing what reality is but being unable to tell my heart that the answer is no The tears remind me of what I need more than anything else in the universe I am only a kind-

Broken Roads Broken roads lead me to where I ought not to be. I want to find the place where my heart belongs. They always seem to be so close just to slip away. When can I finally hold onto the reliable man? Broken roads lead me into only miserable days. I want a man who will always be there for me. They always seem wonderful for a short time. When can one truly be good for me? Broken roads make want to fucking scream. I want to be free from the pain they cause. They al

Where is He? Where is he, the man who can rescue my heart from the bondage of loneliness Is he down the street or is he in a far away land waiting for me to arrive? Might his heart be mending due to someone who shattered his heart into pieces? When can I see hold him in my loving arms never to escape his loving embrace? Where is he, the one who can be my love until the burning light is extinguished? Is he going to arrive soon and quench the desires of my heart and of my body? Mig

How Foolish I Am I am a lost soul on the brink of self-destruction because of my foolish desires No one is safe from the terrible mistakes I make through all my days on Earth Why should I ever allow myself the dream of something better to come to me? It is a hopeless manifestation of my the heart I wear upon my sleeve of woe I must learn never to trust anyone again so long as I am alive in the world I am the one who always finds trouble in the calmest of crystal blu

Who is He? He is the restless one who often wants everything right now Little chance is there to pacify his need for attention There is never a moment when his mind is not contemplative For he is always in need of the constant flow of information He is the one who can hide his pain behind a façade to the world Little chance is there for him to allow someone to light the way There is never a time when he can trust even those he is close to For he hides his scars and builds a wal

The Struggle within Me I climb the mountain just to tumble down the precipice. No one understands the epic battle within my troubled heart. Masked is the conflict within which eats away at my psyche. Is anyone there to help me quell the powerful all-consuming storm? I deign to be free of the conflicts within and to cast away the dark. No one shall really know the struggle from day to day just to live. Masked are the people who struggle with secrets within their hearts. Is anyon

The Stairway The stairway seems endless as I struggle to reach the top Unfazed I am in my pursuits as I seek refuge from the dungeon below Delicately I trod as falling leads only to imminent destruction A new day will dawn as I reach the top and walk into the beautiful world The stairway is a seemingly endless spiral for the disheartened Unfazed are the perseverant as they march upward in pursuit of joy Delicately they step up and around the maze seeking an esc

Summer Life The summer is a time when the world is most alive The busy streets steam in the blazing and unforgiving sun People wipe sweat from their brows as vigorously they work Time is money as travelers spend and spend without a care Summer fun can be just a click away in an age of information The summer will always be a time when I feel truly alive The busy schedule a welcome escape for the prosaicness of life People enjoy the signs of life and wildflowers in fields and pra

Shades of Gray Shades of gray are the source of life’s uncertainty The future is promising but the past unbearably painful I am at the crossroads seeking guidance and strength There are bridges in need of mending and reinforcement Shades of gray cause me great anxiety and frustration The times have been difficult though waiver I shall not I am climbing the mountain and searching for light There are people who I have wronged tremendously Shades of gray

Remembrance Remembering a friendship so dear with all its glory I have struggled to maintain our wonderful bond The answers are so unclear but I will be patient with you For I know we can be great friends for the rest of our lives Remembering how we helped each other through the darkness I have noticed how reliable and trustworthy you truly are The answers lie within finding common ground again For I know we can be close again once the dust settles Re

Julian will face many challenges in his search for the truth regarding Cristobel's disappearance. New heroes will assist the White Knights in their quest to rid Earth of the Dark Knights. Will they win the war?

Much progress had been made since The White Knights and the Dugamonians usurped White Knight City from The Dark Knights and rogues led by Quake. Most of North America was firmly under their control. However, they still had to maintain four domed cities including Miami Nuevo and New Toronto. Los Diablos, ironically once called Los Angeles, and the only city not renamed, Mexico City, were both problematic, because the rogue groups had already killed The Protectors and many members of the local Whi