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Griffin

Features and Habitat A Griffin is known for its large size, with the body of a large cat and the head and wings of a bird. There are multiple variations of a griffin, with some having the front legs of a bird and the back legs of a cat. While others have all four […]

A. J. Parks 2 days agoMarch 7, 2025

The Manticore

Features The Manticore is most distinctively described as having the head and body of a lion and a serpent for a tail. It also has large bat-like wings. The serpent tail can shoot poisonous barbs, while its triple rows of razor-sharp teeth are perfect for tearing into prey. It usually has a reddish gold […]

A. J. Parks 2 months agoJanuary 10, 2025

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Leprechaun

Real vs. Stories The leprechaun is often depicted as a cheerful little man wearing a green suit and hat, protecting a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. However, in reality, these creatures are nothing like their fairy tale counterparts. Far from the cheery cherub-like men of stories, in actuality, leprechauns are […]

A. J. Parks 3 months agoDecember 13, 2024

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What is my Writing Process

About My Process I get a lot of questions from time to time about what my writing process is. How long do I write? Where do I come up with my ideas? I wanted to take some time to talk about my process and some ideas I have swimming in my head for the […]

A. J. Parks 6 months agoSeptember 25, 2024

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Wendigo

Origin The Wendigo is a mysterious monster often found on mountaintops or dark forests. Fables tell of a beast that desires human flesh and seeks nothing more in its life. Often feeding on lost travelers, the stories of the beast are few and far between. Few, if any survivors have lived to tell the […]

A. J. Parks 10 months ago

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Pale Creatures

Origin Centuries ago, a massive Army from across Koringa traveled to the town of Renington to fight for the freedom of the world. Summoned there by the leaders of the time, they were called to arms to march towards Knowles and fight a dangerous sorcerer. This sorcerer wielded a powerful magic to the likes none […]

A. J. Parks 10 months agoJuly 10, 2024

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Sample from HEROED — The First Time

Below is a sample from a chapter of HEROED, my current project I’m working on. It is something I’ve truly been enjoying, so I hope you enjoy it!. After making that all too-important decision, I focused hard, and felt my body pull as white light flashed. Before my eyes refocused, I felt the chilly October […]

A. J. Parks 2 years ago

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Progots

Origin Beginning their lives as ordinary sheep, the species that grew into progots were bred due to a growing predatory outbreak. Massive hordes of flesh-eating locusts the size of house cats engulfed the world. Because of this, many breeds of goats were killed. To keep their flock alive, ranchers decided to breed their goats with […]

A. J. Parks 3 years ago

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My Inspiration to Write and Where it all Began

I wanted to share the array of things that inspired me to create the world of my stories, and the long path that led me to where I am today. The tale of Marty Evans actually begins when I was in High School, and I read a book that is extremely well known today, Harry […]

A. J. Parks 3 years agoAugust 2, 2022

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Koringa Tram System

The Plan Before the Tram system was implemented, traversing between cities was a long, grueling task that required traveling by foot and hauling necessities with you. The trips could take weeks, and would often result in injury or attack from the dangerous creatures that roamed the wilds. For centuries, Koringa was burdened with these long, […]