A commentary on Morgensterns Ant-ology by ZaubererbruderASP, literature
Literature
A commentary on Morgensterns Ant-ology
According to the great author Christian Morgenstern, the modern elephant (Elefant in German) is just the youngest member in a long line of numbered "-ants". The first one in this line was the "Gig-ant" (from Greek Γίγαντες, gigantes, compare English "giant"), with "gig" being a number that's so high that it doesn't exist anymore. Over the eons, the descendants of this humongous beast grew smaller and smaller, giving rise to Oliphants and Hierophants, and eventually reaching numbers known to man. Even then they didn't stop producing smaller and smaller children, until we got the Zwölef-ant (Twelve-ant in English), and even this elusive beast had to give way to a smaller creature, and so our elephant was born, with it's name derived from the number eleven (elf in German). But the shrinking of the beasts is inevitable, and currently the smallest known one is the Ottifant (from Latin "octo" which means "eight"). These diminutive creatures are only a small shadow of even the Zwölef-ant's
Down by the river, ravens are gathering, Living in their own society, Reaping the spoils of ours, Devouring those which could not adapt, To a world shaped by man. Their faces reminiscent of bygone times of plague, Yet their proud walk betrays an even more ancient heritage. Their cries remind me of a primal age, When their feathery kind ruled supreme, As we do now... Fly, cunning raven, Fly over the heads of those who deem themselves superior, Until they also become roadkill of history, And you may feast again
G for Gavin (dragon vore story) by DeethIrteen, literature
Literature
G for Gavin (dragon vore story)
This is only the first part of a short story. For only 3 dollars a month, you can read the whole thing, as well as several dozen other stories in the archive. : https://www.patreon.com/posts/40373265 ~~...~~ (G for Gavin) Hoo boy, what a long day. Gavin could barely concentrate as he drove down the quiet street. It seemed like there was growing public unrest these days. He just wasn’t sure why. Gavin was a proud member of the Ultimus Police Department: Ground Division. He wanted to think that most of his time on the force was spent doing simple security work and keeping the peace… but there was always the odd day out when trouble brewed. Armed robberies, arsons, domestic disputes… life on the force could get real ugly at times. Oh, thank Tiamat that he’d managed to survive as long as he had. Gavin gave a yawn as he made his way down the road. His eyes felt heavy, and his vision was blurring. A long day of working to serve and protect had left the ivory dragon weary. He’d