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Beware the Red Phantom

Beware the Red Phantom

The first time Gerald saw the cat, it was sitting on the old stone wall outside his apartment, watching him. A striking red and white creature, its fur seemed too perfect, too soft, too...deliberate. Its icy blue eyes glowed in the dim light, and as Gerald fumbled for his keys, the cat smirked. Not a normal feline twitch of the lips. A full, knowing smirk. “Shoo,” Gerald muttered, shivering as he turned the key in the lock. The cat didn't move. The Cat Returns Days passed, and the cat appeared again and again—perched on the stair railing, slinking through the alley near his office, reflected in the window of a subway train he hadn't even boarded yet. Each time, its gaze lingered a little longer, as if studying him, as if waiting. One night, a sharp knock at the door startled him. He wasn’t expecting anyone. Through the peephole, there was nothing but darkness. Then, the low, deliberate sound of something scratching against the wood. Gerald’s breath hitched. He stepped back, pulse hammering. The scratching stopped, replaced by a whisper—just a breath of sound. “Let me in.” He didn’t move. Seconds passed. A minute. Silence. Finally, convinced it was his imagination, he crept back to his room and slid under the covers, the uneasy feeling still crawling up his spine. The next morning, the front door was unlocked. The Red Phantom It escalated from there. Lights flickered when the cat appeared. The television turned on by itself, always to static. His reflection in mirrors looked... wrong. At first, just slight details—his smile too wide, his pupils a little too big. Then, one night, his reflection didn’t move when he did. It just stared. And in the corner of the mirror, nestled in the shadows, the Red Phantom was watching, its grin spreading, stretching, filled with too many teeth. Gerald smashed the mirror. Under the Bed By now, he knew he was being hunted. But by what? One night, as he lay awake, his breath shallow, he heard a sound from under the bed. A soft, wet clicking. A deep, purring voice whispered: "Almost time." He leapt out of bed, grabbed a flashlight, and crouched to look underneath. The beam of light cut through the darkness, illuminating— Nothing. Then, slowly, the cat's head emerged from the shadows. Only, it wasn’t quite a cat anymore. Its grin was wider than its face should allow, jagged teeth gleaming. Its fur rippled unnaturally, shifting like something was moving beneath its skin. The blue eyes were impossibly deep, swirling like distant galaxies. Gerald screamed and scrambled back. When he looked again, it was gone. The Final Message He barely slept after that. He tried moving apartments, staying with friends, even checking into a hotel for a week. It didn’t matter. The cat was always there. Then came the final night. His phone buzzed. A message. Look outside. Against his better judgment, he did. The Red Phantom sat on the fire escape. Smirking. Behind it, something massive loomed in the darkness, shifting, pulsing, waiting. His phone buzzed again. Open the window. His fingers moved on their own, reaching for the latch. And as the glass slid open, the Red Phantom leapt inside. Everything went black. The Next Tenant Months later, the landlord leased the apartment to a new tenant. A young woman named Liza. She was excited to move in, though she had heard the last guy left without a trace. On her first night, she settled into bed, exhausted from unpacking. Just as she started to drift off, she felt something move at the foot of the bed. A small weight. Gentle purring. She smiled. She had always loved cats. Then the purring turned into something else. A whisper. "Almost time."     Take the Red Phantom Home The legend of the Red Phantom doesn’t have to stay in the shadows. Bring this eerie, mesmerizing feline into your world with a selection of exclusive products featuring the hauntingly beautiful artwork. Whether you want to add a touch of mystery to your home, gift a chilling surprise, or carry a piece of the legend with you, we've got you covered. 🖼️ Tapestry – Drape your walls in eerie elegance with a stunning tapestry featuring the Red Phantom. 💌 Greeting Card – Send a message wrapped in mystery with this uniquely chilling card. 📖 Spiral Notebook – Jot down your own dark tales in a notebook that whispers secrets between the pages. 🛌 Fleece Blanket – Stay warm while the Phantom keeps watch... just don’t fall asleep too soon. Dare to invite the Red Phantom into your life? Click on your favorite product and let the legend live on.

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Moonlight Whispers of the White Buffalo

Moonlight Whispers of the White Buffalo

The journey began beneath falling snow, where Anara first met the sacred White Buffalo—a moment that bridged the past and the present, guiding her toward the wisdom of her ancestors. Through visions of history and echoes of forgotten voices, she discovered that her path was not merely one of remembrance, but of purpose. Yet, as the whispers of the past faded into the wind, a new question remained: what lay ahead? Now, under the luminous glow of the full moon, the White Buffalo has returned. But this time, it does not speak of the past—it calls her toward the future. Read Part One: Whispers of the White Buffalo The wind carried no sound beyond the steady breath of the White Buffalo, its presence as still as the stars above them. Snowflakes drifted lazily, shimmering under the silver glow of the moon, caught between the past and the present. Anara stood in the vast silence, her fingers pressed against the beast’s warm muzzle, feeling the rhythm of its breath—slow, steady, eternal. The journey was not over. She had seen the past, had felt the heartbeat of those who had walked before her. She had glimpsed a future where their songs were no longer echoes but vibrant melodies carried by new voices. Yet, there was still a path she did not know, an unknown stretch of time she had yet to cross. And for the first time, she was unafraid. The White Buffalo turned and walked, its massive hooves pressing deep into the untouched snow. The path it took was not carved by history nor mapped by the stars. It was being created in this moment, each step forming a new possibility, a new future. Anara hesitated only for a breath before following, her footsteps small but certain beside the ancient spirit. The Road of Trials They walked through the night, the moon a faithful guardian above them. The snowfall thickened, swirling in ghostly patterns, wrapping around them like spirits dancing in the wind. As the night stretched on, the landscape began to change. The open plains narrowed, giving way to towering trees, their skeletal branches weighed down by ice. The air grew colder, the silence deeper. Then, the whispers began. At first, they were distant, no more than a sigh carried by the wind. But as she walked, they grew stronger, forming words that wrapped around her like unseen hands. You do not belong here. You are not enough. Turn back. The voices were not those of her ancestors. They were not the guiding spirits who had led her this far. These whispers carried something darker—the weight of doubt, of fear, of generations silenced by history. She stopped, her breath catching in her throat. The White Buffalo did not pause, but it turned its great head slightly, as if waiting. “I don’t know if I can,” she admitted, her voice nearly lost to the wind. “What if I fail?” The buffalo did not answer in words. Instead, it lowered its head, pressing its forehead gently against her shoulder. The warmth of its touch cut through the cold, steady and unwavering. And she understood. The whispers were not hers. They were the shadows of those who had tried to break the spirit of her people. They were the ghosts of oppression, the weight of forgotten names and lost voices. But she carried within her something far stronger—the fire of those who had refused to be erased. She straightened, her shoulders no longer burdened by doubt. She stepped forward, and the whispers faded, swallowed by the endless night. The River of Reflection The trees gave way to open land again, but this time, the moonlight revealed something new. A river stretched before her, its surface frozen yet shifting, as if the water still ran deep beneath the ice. The White Buffalo stopped at the edge, waiting. She knelt, staring into the glassy surface. At first, she saw only her own reflection—her breath curling in the cold air, her eyes fierce yet weary. But then, the ice shimmered, and the image changed. She saw her mother, kneeling by a fire, whispering prayers into the flames. She saw her grandmother, fingers weathered with age, weaving stories into the fabric of a beaded shawl. She saw warriors, standing against storms, their feet rooted in the land that had birthed them. And she saw the children—the ones yet to be born, their eyes wide with wonder, their hands reaching toward a future she had yet to build. She was not just one life. She was many. She was a bridge between what was and what could be. Slowly, she reached out, placing her palm against the ice. I will not turn back. The river seemed to breathe beneath her touch, the ice groaning before settling into silence once more. The White Buffalo huffed, a cloud of warm mist curling into the air, then turned to walk once more. And this time, she followed without hesitation. The Dawn of Becoming They walked until the sky began to shift. The deep blues of night gave way to the soft grays of early morning, and in the distance, a horizon glowed with the promise of the sun. The cold still bit at her skin, but she no longer felt it in the same way. There was a fire within her now, something untouchable, something sacred. “Where does this road end?” she asked softly. The White Buffalo stopped, turning to look at her with deep, knowing eyes. And in that moment, she understood. There was no end. There was no single destination, no final place of arrival. The journey was the purpose. The walking, the learning, the listening—this was the path she had been searching for all along. She smiled, and for the first time in what felt like an eternity, she was weightless. The White Buffalo exhaled deeply, then took one final step forward before fading into the mist of dawn, its form dissolving like a breath released into the sky. But Anara did not grieve its departure. It was not leaving her. It never had. It was in every step she took, every story she carried, every whisper of wisdom that danced in the wind. She turned to face the rising sun, the first light spilling across the endless land before her. And she walked forward, unafraid.     Carry the Wisdom of the White Buffalo with You The journey does not end here. The whispers of the White Buffalo continue, guiding those who listen. Let this sacred moment of connection, wisdom, and transformation become part of your own space. Surround yourself with the celestial beauty of the **Moonlight Whispers of the White Buffalo tapestry**, a stunning piece that captures the spirit of the sacred encounter. Bring the vision to life with an elegant **canvas print**, perfect for any space that seeks inspiration and serenity. Experience the connection piece by piece with the **White Buffalo puzzle**, a meditative way to reflect on the journey. Wrap yourself in the warmth of ancestral wisdom with a **soft fleece blanket**, a comforting reminder that the path forward is always illuminated. Let the whispers of the past guide your future. Walk boldly, dream deeply, and carry the strength of the White Buffalo with you always. 🦬🌙

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Whispers of the White Buffalo

Whispers of the White Buffalo

The snow fell in soft, lazy spirals, blanketing the vast plains in a hush that felt sacred. The wind, carrying the scent of pine and distant fire, whispered through the land, as if the ancestors themselves had gathered to witness the moment. Anara stood still, her breath curling into the icy air, her heartbeat steady but expectant. She had traveled far for this meeting, seeking answers in the language only the soul could understand. Before her stood the White Buffalo, its massive form exuding a quiet power. Its fur, thick and shimmering beneath the dawn’s golden light, looked almost celestial. Dark eyes, deep and knowing, regarded her not as a stranger, but as something familiar—an echo of something long forgotten. She approached slowly, reverence in every step. The weight of tradition settled around her shoulders, the beaded patterns on her garments whispering stories of those who walked before her. The feathers in her headdress caught the light, each strand carrying prayers of protection, wisdom, and strength. She had prepared for this moment all her life, though she had not known it. From the bedtime stories of her grandmother to the solitary nights spent by the fire, listening to the stars, she had always felt a pull toward something unseen. Now, standing before this ancient spirit, she understood. This was not just a meeting. It was a homecoming. The Connection “I have come to listen,” she murmured, her voice barely more than breath. “To remember.” And then, as if the universe itself had aligned for this moment, the buffalo dipped its head. Anara closed her eyes and leaned forward until their foreheads touched. A warmth, more than physical, surged through her—an understanding too vast for words, too intimate for explanation. The world around her blurred and shifted. She was no longer standing on the frozen earth but moving through a space beyond time. The deep rumbling breath of the buffalo filled her ears, a sound like distant thunder rolling across an endless sky. Then, a voice—not of words, but of knowing—whispered through her mind. You are the echo of all who have come before. The blood in your veins carries their stories, their joys, their pain. Do not look to the past in sorrow. Carry it forward in strength. A rush of images flooded her vision. The Vision She was no longer Anara. She was a child, sitting by the fire at her grandmother’s feet, her small hands tracing the intricate beadwork on the old woman’s dress. She could smell the cedar burning, hear the distant drumming from a gathering in the village. “The buffalo is our teacher,” her grandmother had told her. “It gives its life so that we may live. It walks with us, even when we cannot see it.” Then she was running through the tall summer grass, her laughter mixing with the songs of the meadowlarks. She was free, unburdened, her feet knowing the land as if they had been born from it. Then, the world changed. Smoke. Screams. The sound of horses and men shouting. A world shattered, scattered like dust in the wind. The land, once filled with voices, fell silent. Families torn apart, traditions lost, sacred spaces trampled by feet that did not understand their worth. But even in the silence, something remained. A woman stood alone beneath the stars, singing a song no one else remembered. A child knelt beside the river, tracing patterns in the water, whispering to the spirits of those who had been taken. A man carved stories into wood, refusing to let them fade. The people had endured. Not in the way the world once knew them, but in ways unseen, in ways that could never be erased. And Anara was part of that endurance. The Awakening Her vision shifted, and she was herself again, standing in the snow, forehead pressed against the great beast before her. But she was not the same. The weight of her ancestors’ struggles pressed upon her, but it did not break her. Instead, it wove into her spirit, strengthening her, filling her with a love so profound it nearly brought her to her knees. She understood now. She was not alone. She had never been alone. She stepped back, her gaze still locked with the gentle giant’s. It had given her no words, no prophecy carved in stone, yet she had received something far greater—a knowing. A certainty that she was not lost, that her people were not forgotten. That their strength flowed through her veins, unshaken, unbroken. “Thank you,” she whispered, feeling the words resonate through her very bones. The buffalo let out a slow breath, its warm mist curling between them. Then, with deliberate grace, it turned and walked into the snowfall, its form fading into the horizon like a spirit returning home. The Journey Forward As Anara turned back toward the world waiting beyond this moment, she felt lighter. Stronger. She carried within her the whispers of those who had come before, the songs of those yet to come. She was no longer merely searching for meaning—she was the meaning, the continuation of something vast and sacred. She no longer feared the uncertainty of the future, for she knew now that her path was not just hers alone. It was the path of many, woven together across time. She walked forward, knowing that wherever she went, she would never walk alone.     Bring the Spirit of the White Buffalo into Your Home The connection between spirit and nature, past and present, is beautifully captured in Whispers of the White Buffalo. You can carry this message with you in meaningful ways: Wrap yourself in the warmth of its wisdom with a soft fleece blanket. Transform your space with the powerful imagery of the Whispers of the White Buffalo tapestry. Take this sacred moment with you wherever you go with a beautifully designed tote bag. Experience the image in a new way, piece by piece, with the White Buffalo puzzle. Let the whispers of the past guide your journey forward. The snow had settled, the whispers of the past still lingering in her heart. Anara had seen the truth of where she came from, felt the presence of those who walked before her. But as the first light of dawn stretched across the horizon, she knew her journey was not over. The White Buffalo had shown her the past—now, it would call her toward the future. And somewhere beyond the frost-covered plains, beneath the glow of the moon, another vision awaited. Continue the journey in Part Two: Moonlight Whispers of the White Buffalo.

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Warden Gnomes of the Mystic Grove

Warden Gnomes of the Mystic Grove

A tale of adventure, mystery, and three grumpy, battle-hardened gnomes who are really just trying to mind their own business. Part One: A Fool’s Errand “You hear that?” Gorrim, the tallest (by an impressive half-inch) of the Warden Gnomes, tilted his head toward the distant crunch of twigs underfoot. He narrowed his eyes beneath his heavy, rune-stitched hat, gripping the pommel of his sword. “Someone’s coming.” “Oh, fantastic,” huffed Baelin, the most cantankerous of the three. “Another dimwit thinking they can plunder our forest for ‘hidden treasures’ or some other nonsense.” He adjusted his ornate battle axe and leaned against the gnarled trunk of an ancient oak. “I say we scare ‘em off. Let’s go full ‘ominous guardian’ routine. Maybe some spooky chanting.” “We did that last time,” Ollo, the youngest (a mere 312 years old), pointed out. “They just screamed and ran in circles until they fell into the bog.” Baelin grinned. “Exactly.” Gorrim sighed, rubbing his temples. “Let’s at least see what kind of idiot we’re dealing with before we start traumatizing them.” The three gnomes peered through the underbrush as a figure stumbled into view—a lanky, wide-eyed human man dressed in what could only be described as ‘fashionably impractical adventuring gear.’ His boots were too clean, his tunic too crisp, and his belt held far too many shiny trinkets for someone who had actually faced any real danger. “Oh, sweet mushroom spirits, he’s a noble,” Ollo muttered. “You can smell the entitlement from here.” “Good evening, fair woodland creatures!” the man announced with an exaggerated flourish. “I am Lord Percival Ravenshade, intrepid explorer, seeker of lost relics, and—” “—and first-place winner of ‘Who’s Most Likely to Get Eaten by a Bear,’” Baelin cut in. Percival blinked. “I—what?” “State your business, long-legs,” Gorrim said, his voice edged with patience that was rapidly wearing thin. “This is protected land.” Percival puffed up his chest. “Ah! But I seek something of great importance! The fabled Gem of Eldertree, said to be hidden within this very forest! Surely, noble gnome-folk such as yourselves would be delighted to assist a humble scholar such as myself!” The gnomes exchanged a look. “Oh, this is gonna be fun,” Ollo murmured. Baelin scratched his beard. “You mean the Gem of Eldertree?” “Yes!” Percival’s eyes gleamed with excitement. “The very same Gem of Eldertree that’s guarded by a bloodthirsty, soul-devouring, absolutely massive spirit-beast?” Percival’s confidence wavered. “…Yes?” Gorrim nodded solemnly. “The one that’s cursed to drive treasure hunters insane with whispering voices until they wander into a nest of venomous shadow-vipers?” Percival hesitated. “…Possibly?” Ollo leaned in conspiratorially. “The same gem that once turned a man’s entire skeleton inside out just for touching it?” Percival gulped. “That one?” Baelin grinned. “Yep.” The nobleman took a deep breath, then squared his shoulders. “No matter the danger, I shall face it with honor! Besides, legends say a trio of wise gnomes knows the way to the gem.” “Hah! Wise gnomes.” Ollo snorted. “Good one.” Gorrim crossed his arms. “And if we do know the way, what makes you think we’d help you?” “Gold!” Percival said brightly, jingling a pouch. “Plenty of it! And fame! Your names will be sung in the halls of kings!” “Oh yes, because that worked out so well for the last guy who came through here,” Baelin muttered. Gorrim sighed deeply. “Against my better judgment… I say we take him.” Baelin stared. “You what?” Ollo clapped his hands together. “Ohhh, this is going to be hilarious.” Gorrim smirked. “We take him… and make sure he fully appreciates the horrors of this forest before we even get close to the gem.” Baelin’s face broke into a wicked grin. “Oh, I like it.” Percival, oblivious, beamed. “Wonderful! Lead the way, my good gnomes!” “Oh, we will,” Ollo muttered as they began their trek into the dark heart of the Mystic Grove. “We most certainly will.”     The Scenic Route to Certain Doom Percival strutted confidently behind the three gnomes, his boots crunching against the damp forest floor. The deeper they went into the Mystic Grove, the darker and more twisted the trees became, their branches curling overhead like skeletal fingers. A faint, eerie whispering echoed through the air—though whether it was the wind or something far more sinister was up for debate. “You know,” Baelin mused, nudging Ollo, “I give him twenty minutes before he cries.” “Ten,” Ollo countered. “Did you see how he flinched when that squirrel sneezed?” Gorrim, ever the responsible one, ignored them. “Alright, Percival. If you really want the Gem of Eldertree, there are some… shall we say… precautionary measures we need to take.” Percival, ever eager, nodded. “Ah, of course! Some kind of magical rite? Perhaps a test of my courage?” Baelin grinned. “Oh, it’s a test all right. First, we need to check if you’re… resistant to the Wailing Mushrooms of Despair.” Percival blinked. “The what now?” “Very dangerous,” Ollo said gravely. “If you hear their cries, you could be overwhelmed with such unbearable existential dread that you forget how to breathe.” Percival paled. “That’s a thing that happens?” Baelin nodded solemnly. “Tragic, really. Just last month, a guy collapsed on the spot. One moment, determined explorer. Next moment, curled up in a fetal position sobbing about how time is a meaningless construct.” Percival looked around nervously. “H-how do I know if I’m… resistant?” Ollo shrugged. “Oh, we’ll know.” They led him to a cluster of large, pulsing fungi with bioluminescent blue caps. Gorrim gave one a light poke, and it released a long, eerie wail that sounded suspiciously like an elderly man muttering, “What’s the point of it all?” Percival yelped and took several steps back. “By the gods! That’s unnatural!” “Hmm.” Ollo stroked his beard. “He didn’t immediately collapse into an existential crisis. That’s promising.” Baelin leaned in. “Think we should tell him they’re just regular mushrooms and the wailing sound is Gorrim throwing his voice?” “Not yet,” Ollo whispered back. “Let’s see how much more we can get away with.” Gorrim cleared his throat. “Alright, Percival. You’ve passed the first test. But the path ahead is dangerous.” Percival straightened up, puffing out his chest again. “I’m ready for anything!” Baelin smirked. “Good. Because the next part of the journey involves the Bridge of Certain Peril.” “Certain… peril?” Percival repeated warily. “Oh, yes,” Ollo said, nodding seriously. “A rickety, ancient bridge stretched across a bottomless chasm. So old, so fragile, that even a slight gust of wind could send a man plummeting into the abyss below.” Percival’s confidence wavered. “I… see.” Moments later, they arrived at said bridge. It was, in reality, a very sturdy, well-maintained stone bridge. The kind you could probably drive a fully armored war elephant across without so much as a wobble. But Percival didn’t need to know that. “There it is,” Baelin said, making his voice tremble just enough to sell the drama. “The most treacherous bridge in all the land.” Percival took one look at it and visibly paled. “It looks… uh… sturdier than I expected.” “That’s what it wants you to think,” Ollo said darkly. “It’s the cursed winds you have to worry about.” “Cursed winds?!” “Oh, yes,” Gorrim said with a straight face. “Unpredictable. Invisible. The moment you least expect it—whoosh! Gone.” Percival gulped. “Right. Yes. Of course.” Taking a deep breath, he stepped cautiously onto the bridge. Baelin, grinning like a madman, subtly cupped his hands and let out a low, ominous whoooooosh. Percival let out a shriek and flung himself flat against the stone, gripping it as if he might be flung into the abyss at any moment. Ollo wiped a tear from his eye. “I’m going to miss him when the forest eats him.” Gorrim sighed. “Alright, enough. Let’s get him to the ruins before he has a heart attack.” Percival, still visibly shaken, scrambled to his feet and hurried to the other side of the bridge, panting heavily. “H-ha! I conquered the Bridge of Certain Peril! That wasn’t so bad!” Baelin slapped him on the back. “Atta boy! Now just one last thing before we reach the temple.” Percival hesitated. “I swear, if it’s another test—” “Oh, no test,” Ollo assured him. “We just need to wake up the guardian.” “The… guardian?” “Yeah,” Baelin said, waving a hand dismissively. “The spirit-beast of Eldertree. Giant, angry, breathes fire, maybe eats souls? Honestly, it’s been a while.” Percival went rigid. “You weren’t… joking about that?” Gorrim smirked. “Oh no. That part’s real.” The trees ahead trembled. A deep, guttural growl echoed through the forest. Baelin grinned. “Welp. You first, brave adventurer.” Percival turned slowly toward them, his expression caught somewhere between utter horror and regret. “Oh,” Ollo whispered. “He’s definitely gonna cry.” To be continued… maybe.     Bring the Magic Home! Love the world of the Warden Gnomes? Now you can bring a piece of their mischievous, mystical adventure into your own space! 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Lost in a World Too Big

Lost in a World Too Big

The first thing Fizzlebop noticed upon hatching was that the world was entirely too loud, too bright, and too full of things that did not immediately cater to his needs. A terrible injustice, really. He blinked his enormous blue eyes, stretching his stubby wings with an exasperated sigh. The nest was empty. His siblings had hatched before him, leaving behind only cracked eggshells and a lingering warmth. How typical. They never waited for him. "Ugh," he muttered, dragging his tiny tail across the soft moss. "Abandoned at birth. Tragic." Fizzlebop attempted to stand, only to topple forward, his little claws scrabbling against the ground. "Oh yes, very majestic. Future ruler of the skies, right here," he grumbled, rolling onto his back. "Might as well leave me here to perish." The sky above him was a swirl of pastels, stars twinkling like they had something to be smug about. "Don't just sit there looking all mysterious," he huffed at them. "Help me!" The stars, as expected, did not assist. With a great effort, he managed to sit upright, his wings flaring dramatically for balance. He squinted into the distance, where flickering firelight suggested the rest of his nestmates were already feasting with their mother. "Of course they started without me," he muttered. "Because why wouldn't they?" Then, just to test if life was truly out to get him, Fizzlebop attempted to take a single confident step forward. His foot met a particularly devious rock, and he promptly face-planted. "Oh, I see how it is," he growled, flopping onto his side. "Fine. I'll just stay here. Alone. Forever. Probably get eaten by something big and toothy." Something rustled nearby. Fizzlebop froze. Slowly, carefully, he turned his head—only to come face to face with a fox. A very hungry-looking fox. The fox tilted its head, clearly confused by the sight of a baby dragon glaring up at it with an expression of profound irritation. Fizzlebop narrowed his eyes. "Listen here, overgrown rodent," he said, voice full of bratty confidence. "I am a dragon. A creature of legend. A force of nature." He puffed up his chest. "I will breathe fire upon you." Silence. The fox remained unimpressed. Fizzlebop inhaled deeply, ready to unleash his terrifying flame… and promptly sneezed. A pathetic little spark fizzled into the air. The fox blinked. Fizzlebop blinked. Then, with a sigh, he flopped onto his back and groaned. "Fine. Just eat me and get it over with." Instead of attacking, the fox sniffed him once, let out an unimpressed huff, and trotted away. "Yeah, that's right," Fizzlebop called after it. "Run, coward!" He lay there for a moment longer before muttering, "I didn't want to be eaten anyway." Then, grumbling to himself, he got back onto his feet and stomped toward the firelight, ready to make a dramatic entrance and demand his rightful place at the feast. Because if he was going to suffer in this unfair world, the least he could do was make everyone else suffer with him.     Fizzlebop marched—well, wobbled—toward the glow of the firelight, muttering under his breath about betrayal, neglect, and the sheer injustice of being the last to hatch. His tiny claws crunched against the frost-covered ground, his tail flicking dramatically with each exaggerated step. “Oh yes, just leave the baby behind,” he grumbled. “Forget about poor, defenseless Fizzlebop. Not like I could have been eaten or anything.” He paused and shuddered. “By a fox. A fox, of all things.” The campfire flickered ahead, surrounded by his siblings, who were rolling around in a pile of meat scraps like the uncultured beasts they were. Their mother, a great silver dragon with molten gold eyes, lay nearby, preening her wings, looking—for lack of a better word—smug. Fizzlebop narrowed his eyes. They had noticed his absence. They just hadn’t cared. Well. That would not stand. He inhaled deeply, summoning every ounce of injustice and rage within his tiny frame, and let out a battle cry: “HOW DARE YOU.” The entire nest froze. His siblings blinked at him, meat dangling from their stupid little jaws. His mother arched an elegant brow. Fizzlebop stomped forward. “Do you have ANY idea what I have been through?” he demanded, wings flaring. “Do you know the STRUGGLES I have faced?” Silence. Fizzlebop did not care. He was going to tell them anyway. “First of all, I was abandoned,” he declared. “Cast out, left to suffer, forced to hatch in solitude like some tragic hero in a forgotten legend.” He placed a claw against his chest, looking to the heavens. “And then! As if that weren’t bad enough—” His mother exhaled loudly through her nose. “Fizzlebop, you hatched twenty minutes late.” Fizzlebop gasped. “Twenty minutes? Oh, I see. So I should just be grateful that my own family left me to perish in the cruel, unfeeling wilds?!” His mother stared at him. His siblings stared at him. One of them, a chubby dragon named Soot, licked his eyeball. Fizzlebop groaned. “You absolute buffoons.” He marched straight to the pile of meat, sat his tiny, frostbitten rear down, and grabbed the largest scrap he could find. “You’re all terrible, and I hate you,” he declared before stuffing his face. His mother sighed and stretched her wings. “You’re lucky you’re cute.” Fizzlebop waved a dismissive claw. “Yes, yes, I’m adorable, I’m a delight, I’m a gift to this family.” He took another bite, chewing thoughtfully. “But also, you should all suffer for your crimes.” His mother huffed a plume of smoke, which he chose to interpret as deep shame and regret. His belly now full, Fizzlebop curled into the warm pile of his siblings, who accepted his presence with the kind of easygoing obliviousness only dragons (and very stupid people) could manage. 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