Azulblade

The sea's judgement (Ending 2)

by Azulblade

Chapter 3 in Faye's Official CHYOA Story Contest 2026

Late that evening, Saburo sailed out onto the ocean with a bottle of *sake* in one hand and the case containing the comb in the other. In the center of the boat sat the very same barrel that had caused all of this. Swaying dangerously, he lifted the bottle to his lips and took a...

Quiet Acceptance (Ending 1)

by Azulblade

Chapter 3 in Faye's Official CHYOA Story Contest 2026

Ten years had passed since Saburo left the village a broken man. His family had been shocked by his condition, and his recovery was slow. In time, however, he regained his strength and began helping with the family business, taking on small duties such as shipping wares between t...

The Fisherman and the Octopus

by Azulblade

Chapter 2 in Faye's Official CHYOA Story Contest 2026

Once long ago… There lived a young man named Saburo. As the third son of a merchant family, he was never expected to inherit the family business. When he came of age, he left home and settled in a small coastal village, where he became a fisherman. The work was tiring and diffi...

A sheriff's responsibilities.

by Azulblade

Chapter 17 in Adventures of Texas

**Earlier…** Sheriff Texas’ foot anxiously bounced in place as she sat outside the office of the Marshall of Corre Town. She had gotten a telegram early in the morning, asking her to come for an important meeting. After leaving April a list of duties to perform in her absence, t...

A hypnotic adventure

by Azulblade

Chapter 2 in Invisible Woman in the Negative Zone

**[Unknown Location]** BANG! The door to the apartment swung open with enough to bang against the wall as its occupant stomped into the room, who then promptly slammed the door shut with the same amount of energy. “MOTHERFUCKER!” He shouted, tearing off his safety vest a...

Aftermath

by Azulblade

Chapter 16 in Adventures of Texas

_THUD_ The massive weight of Rusty’s sledgehammer came crashing down atop the bovine’s head. Wincing hard at the impact, Rory watched as a large crack appeared on the weapon’s face. For a tense moment, no one moved or breathed. It ended when the musk ox began to slowly tilt back...

A performance

by Azulblade

Chapter 15 in Adventures of Texas

…began to change from sadistic glee to stunned shock. The ‘Stink-Balls’ didn’t shatter. Quite the opposite. Upon reaching the twirling cane, the orbs instead were captured in the rotation and now spun along in it. The only hint they were even there were the brief green fumes tha...

Confrontation

by Azulblade

Chapter 14 in Adventures of Texas

The ears of the cat bandit perked up at the sudden tapping and the voice that followed it. Clutching the dynamite, Damien stood up and looked about, trying to pinpoint where those sounds came from. “Right behind ye.” Turning around, the burglar saw a peculiar sight. Standing in...

Dreadful Uncertainty

by Azulblade

Chapter 13 in Adventures of Texas

A large, rotund object blocked the deputy’s vision before everything went dark. _THUD!_ “MMMMMmmmmmmmmppphhh!!!” The screams of the vixen were muffled by what could be described as layers of fur and fat. A distinct, thick muck permeated her whole being with every attempt to bre...

Send Off

by Azulblade

Chapter 5 in Tribal

It spoke. The creepy, alien being spoke. The creepy, alien being spoke in a garbled, echolike voice. And it knew your name. “…How do you know my name?” The smirk stayed on their face as they moved closer to all of you. All of you watched as they stopped, bent down, and picked...

Inspections and Revelations

by Azulblade

Chapter 4 in Tribal

It all happened relatively fast. In one moment, you were just standing there. The next, an unseen wrenches you from that spot violently. You barely got out a small scream before your back slammed against the wall, arms over your head, just like Deacon. Groaning in pain, y...

A Gratuitous Host

by Azulblade

Chapter 3 in Tribal

_WHOOSH!_ A sudden rush of wind filled the room that ceased any conversation. You braced yourself for the sudden gust before it vanished just as quick as it came. Before you could contemplate, a loud curse caught your attention. Deacon stumbled back from the bars; pain etched on...

On with the Show

by Azulblade

Chapter 8 in Adventures of Texas

Rory's Side Stories - 2

by Azulblade

Chapter 7 in Adventures of Texas

“Uuughhh…” Carson groaned in pain, flicking back and forth between semi-consciousness and knocked out. Rory looked at the down bull before sitting back in his seat and turning back to the counter. Picking up his former hat, he sighed before looking up at the stunned Annabelle. “...

Rory's Side Stories - 1

by Azulblade

Chapter 6 in Adventures of Texas

_Hello, Azulblade here. I've come to the decision to add additional chapters that don't necessarily change the story. Think of them more as filler content, showing how a certain Irish fox got from point A to point B and everything inbetween. This way, the main story isn't bogged...

A cat named Damien

by Azulblade

Chapter 12 in Adventures of Texas

When the explosion happened, those that were outside had scattered for cover or went back to their homes, locking their doors. April rushed down the now empty street towards the bank. Clutching the weapon tightly, she steeled herself. She promised Texas she’d keep the town safe,...

Fellow Prisoners

by Azulblade

Chapter 2 in Tribal

“Finally awake, eh? ‘Bout bloody time too, was starting to get worried.” Looking up towards the voice, you had to squint in the dull light to make out the figure before you. Blue eyes stared at you behind slightly cracked glasses as cropped, brown hair framed the face. The grey...

Interrupted by a boomin' entrance

by Azulblade

Chapter 11 in Adventures of Texas

_____Earlier_____ The slow ticking of the grandfather clock echoed throughout the building that was the first National Bank of Gold Springs. A carefully crafted stone counter and iron bars separated the back half of the building from the front. A lone figure, currently reading a...

Yes

by Azulblade

Chapter 10 in Adventures of Texas

April bit the inside of her cheek as she contemplated this. She had promised Texas that she would get all her tasks done before noon and a break would set her back a bit. Then again, Rory had made a good point. She was a bit peckish and it was a scorcher today. Also, she remember...

A deputy's daily duties

by Azulblade

Chapter 9 in Adventures of Texas

April grunted as she slowly walked across the floor, muscles straining as her arms carried the large hay bale. With strained effort, she placed it in front of the stable and stood back up, stretching her back as she looked forward. “Whew! There ya are, girl. A tasty snack for a...