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Metal Puppets

Metal Puppets

The global war ended two hundred years ago, not with a bang, but with a whimper. Nations fought until resources were almost completely exhausted. By the time a cease-fire was called, the ability to return to the pre-war industrial era was nearly impossible. With the lack of resources, humanity declined to a quasi-medieval society of city states. Now 200 years later "Metalmancers" or those with the ability to control and shape metal have started to appear. With these Metalmancers and their abilities to salvage and possibly operate pre-war technology, forces have started to come into play to vie for control, once again sending this scarred planet into war. Mand and Val are two such Metalmancers who have been living on their own for the past several years. With new forces in play and old enemies on their trail, will they be able to lean on each other to survive this new emerging world? ** It's really hard to fly a dragon made of metal. They could of made a bull, a horse, or really any simple device that could haul a wedge-shaped plow, but someone insisted that they try and build a bloody dragon. That someone now had her hands wrapped around Mand's waist and was having the time of her life. "See, I told you this was a great idea," Val exclaimed. "We'll have that field done in no time!" "You're not the one trying to steer this thing," Mand returned. "Now be a good sister and lower the tail so we can get to work." Mand felt Val shift her weight and suddenly become very still as she began to concentrate. Inside the shell of the dragon, a complex system of gears began to whirr and rotate. The dragon's tail began to curve beneath the belly of the construct, until the wedge-shaped tip curved towards the ground. Mand had her work cut out for her as well. She focused her mind on pumping the dragon's wings to keep aloft. The descended tail made the whole operation twice as taxing as it was before. The tail clicked in place and Mand began their pass towards the field below. "Are you sure this will work?" she questioned her sister. "It's my butt too," Val pouted. "You should have more faith in my plan!" Mand brought the dragon closer and closer to the earth. She began to sweat as the ground inched closer. Finally, at the edge of the field, the tip of the tail sunk into the soft earth, plowing a furrow as the dragon swooped along. When the dragon reached the far end of the field, Mand pumped the wings to get them back in the air. It was only when she brought the dragon around for another pass that she realized how hard she was breathing. "See, I told you this would work!" Val shouted happily, kicking her legs out as they approached the field once again. Mand felt darkness overtake her.
Sci-fi
63 Chs
Poker Cheat   L.A.’s Underground

Poker Cheat L.A.’s Underground

Marcus, a young immigrant, had just arrived in Los Angeles when he became a target of campus extortion due to his Asian identity. His uncle Raymond rescued him with extraordinary poker skills, only to uncover a shocking secret: a $50,000 gang debt. To save his mother’s restaurant, Marcus, who had no poker experience at all, was forced to break into an underground casino in Chinatown. There, he unexpectedly allied with Claire, the daughter of a missing FBI agent—she needed to find her father, and he needed to repay the debt, thus beginning a life-or-death partnership. Guided by Raymond’s cheating techniques and equipped with Claire’s agent notes, Marcus transformed from a math prodigy into a poker ace. Leveraging combinatorial probability analysis and fancy card-switching tricks, he navigated between casinos and campus, taking on powerful foes like Wolf (the loan-sharking gang leader), Chen (a key member of a transnational criminal group), and Viktor (a Russian mafia member). They teamed up to raid money laundering warehouses, unravel the conspiracy of drugs hidden in poker chips, and outwit double agents. Amidst gunfights and high-stakes poker games, they exposed an underground criminal network spanning Los Angeles and New York. From Los Angeles’ Chinatown to Las Vegas casinos and New York’s underground tournaments, Marcus and his friends clung to justice amid deception and betrayal, protecting their families on the edge of life and death. When the shadow of the mastermind “The Phantom” loomed and warnings arrived via anonymous emails, this survival game—spanning two seasons—evolved from repaying a debt to an ultimate showdown against a transnational syndicate. The teenager’s growth, the bond between friends, and the battle between good and evil reach a fever pitch in every poker game, leaving a suspenseful cliffhanger for what’s to come.
Urban
60 Chs
Heavy Metal Blues Box Set

Heavy Metal Blues Box Set

Multi-published author J.D. Walker brings you four gay erotic romances that will warm your heart, from the quirky story which pits a country music fan against a "metal boy" to the bittersweet tale of a rigid CFO who always says the wrong thing to the man he loves. Housemates, secrets, a sunny attitude, and an executive who needs to let loose all connect to bring each other out of the Heavy Metal Blues.<br><br>Contains the stories:<br><br><strong>Heavy Metal Cowboy Blues</strong>: Lester "Les" McCoy loves his country music. He's also in lust with Damien Ridley -- the 'metal boy' who lives downstairs -- despite his very loud music tastes which drive Les crazy! He's an old prairie bachelor, and thinks Damien is too young for him. But, a gay-bashing and some friendly advice lead Les to use Patsy Cline and canary yellow underpants to get the stud he's always wanted.<br><br><strong>Heavy Metal Bicycle Blues</strong>: Kenny Culpepper is a spin instructor, but he used to do more with his life. He’s still recovering from the homophobic attack by his former roommate, Biff Tremonte, and when he receives a letter from Biff’s brother, Kenny’s not sure what to do. But the two men meet, and Cypher Tremonte confesses that he was also a victim of Biff’s rage. What they find together is unexpected, and could become love.<br><br><strong>Heavy Metal Sunshine Blues</strong>: Sonny Bonhomie is happy to sleep with Noah Stiles, a sexy guy he meets at a club. But then he finds out that Noah has a boyfriend, and confronts him about it. Worse, Noah tells Sonny the real reason he slept with him in the first place. Heartbroken, Sonny goes to a new LGBT bookstore and runs into Bruce, a bartender he knows. They hit it off, and Sonny’s sunshine blues might just be over.<br><br><strong>Heavy Metal Heartfelt Blues</strong>: Bridges Barfield is a stern, rigid man who’s hard to please. But then he meets Trenton LeDoux, he of the magenta hair, lip ring, and free spirit, and they hit it off. Trenton seems to be stuck in the past with his dead husband, however. Bridges tries to help, but suffers from saying-the-wrong-thing disease. It takes many missteps before these men finally have a union that’s truly heartfelt.
LGBT+
46 Chs
What are the characteristics of poker chips in cartoons?
Poker chips in cartoons often have bright colors and distinct designs to catch the viewer's eye.
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2025-05-04 04:30
What are the features of cartoon poker chips in black and white?
Well, these chips often have a retro or minimalist style. The black and white color scheme makes them stand out and gives them a unique charm. They might also have some fun cartoonish designs or patterns to add to their appeal.
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2025-06-16 14:22
How many chips should one have in poker?
It depends on the specific poker game and the rules. Usually, a standard starting amount is provided or agreed upon among the players.
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2025-11-15 13:22
What's the concept behind a Christmas tree decorated with poker chips in a cartoon?
It could be a creative and unique idea, maybe representing a combination of holiday cheer and a gambling theme for added fun and excitement.
3 answers
2025-08-23 01:25
Method for connecting bamboo chips and bamboo chips with a bayonet
There were many ways to connect bamboo chips, and one of the most common methods was to connect them with a bayonet. The bayonet was a metal joint that could be used to secure the connection. However, there were some problems with the use of nails when making bamboo products, such as high cost, metal scraps that polluted the environment, and the lack of coordination with bamboo chips. In order to solve these problems, someone proposed an eco-friendly, low-cost bamboo nail suitable for connecting and fixing bamboo chips. The bamboo nail consists of a bamboo nail, a bamboo nail body and a bamboo nail tip in turn along the length direction. The shape of the bamboo nail cap can be a hemisphere, a round table or a polyhedron, and the thickness is generally 2-5 mm. This method of bamboo nail connection could play an auxiliary role in fixing, and the bamboo needed to be punched in advance before use. In summary, the bamboo strips could be connected by this kind of eco-friendly bamboo nail.
1 answer
2024-12-19 06:45
What are the differences between cartoon fish and chips and real fish and chips?
The main difference is that cartoon fish and chips are just fictional depictions, while real ones are actual food. Cartoon ones might look more colorful and exaggerated.
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2025-04-15 06:40
Aquilaria Like Chips
The second chapter of " Agarwood Like Chips " mainly told the story of the couple. In the school, Chen Xiang and Ying Yuan met again through rebirth. They lived an ordinary and sweet life together, and celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with lanterns. When Yu Mo and Zi Lin were drinking at the Langlan Mountain, they received a complaint from Bai Ling, saying that the demon king of the neighboring mountain had come to steal fish and prawns again. Yu Mo went to deal with it. These side stories brought the audience more stories and emotional developments about the main characters.
1 answer
2025-01-14 06:29
Transdimensional novels with chips
There were a few novels with chips that could be recommended. " The Wizarding World, I Traversed With A Chip " was a fantasy novel by Hirokata Tsubasa. It told the story of the protagonist who had transmigrated to a world similar to the Middle Ages. He brought the chip in his brain from his previous life and improved his abilities through learning and deduction. In addition," Eco Wizard: I Have a Chip at the Beginning " was also a fantasy novel about the protagonist who brought a smart chip to the wizarding world. Other than that, Journey to the Witch World, Immortal Cultivators Have Chips, and Deconstructing the Strange were also novels with chip elements. These novels all had unique plots and innovative elements, suitable for readers who liked fantasy and technology.
1 answer
2025-01-17 14:16
Is there a Chips Restaurant in Pulp Fiction?
I'm not sure if there is a specific 'Chips Restaurant' mentioned in 'Pulp Fiction'. I don't recall such a place from the movie. But it's possible that it could be some sort of small, local eatery that isn't a major plot point and thus easily overlooked.
2 answers
2024-11-04 09:54
A novel as good as War of the Chips
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2025-02-05 00:13
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