drum fiction submissions

Ayanwale, a reluctant scion of a legendary Yoruba drummer lineage, has always rejected the ancestral rhythms that pulse through his blood. Haunted by the shadow of his uncle Baba Oro—whose greed for the forbidden Ninth Rhythm led to his downfall—Ayanwale lives a quiet life, disconnected from his heritage. But when a mysterious ancient book surfaces and a haunting dream pulls him toward a sacred, lost artifact known as the Royalty Drum, everything changes. Drawn into a secret world where music holds cosmic power and ancestral laws govern reality, Ayanwale must awaken the rhythms within himself to protect the legacy of his bloodline. Along the way, he confronts malevolent spirits, unearths family betrayals, and navigates a spiritual war between creation and destruction. In The Royalty Drum, Yoruba mythology comes alive through vivid, rhythm-infused storytelling that explores the weight of heritage, the power of sound, and the courage it takes to face the past—and drum a new future.

Dorian Seacrest owns a music store and performance venue with his friend and business partner, Evan Harper. When Evan rushes into the stockroom a week or so before Christmas to tell him Caesar's Flame is booked for New Year's Day, he goes into shock.<br><br>Many years have passed since Dorian has seen Laramie Treble, the drummer and leader of the now globally successful alternative rock band. Their erstwhile relationship -- mostly about sex -- deteriorated once Laramie became famous, mainly because he wanted to sleep with everything that moved. So Dorian left him to it. He wanted monogamy and forever, or nothing at all.<br><br>Now Laramie is back and in hot pursuit of Dorian once again. But Dorian is not making it easy. He can't, because his heart won't survive another round, especially if all Laramie wants is something casual like before. He's just not built that way.<br><br>It seems, though, that Laramie is determined to prove Dorian wrong, and there might be a little drummer boy in his future, after all. Dorian just has to decide whether to let his heart beat to Laramie's drum.

Alexis has never committed to anything, but she's great at coming up with excuses. A flyer requesting a new drummer for the school's metal band shows up on her locker and Alexis has a new goal. With the help of her best friend, Isaac, can she manage to actually commit to something? And in doing so, will the two learn of their feelings toward one another?

I was born in a world that was always at war, and all I knew after I was taken from my home, was that very war. Every day was a battle and ever moment was fleeting, the men you met on the field weren't worth befriending, due to the pain you would suffer later by their loss. After dying in a world like that, I was met with a world with wonders that only those who were mad or on the death bed saw in heaven, but those around me treated it as if it were nothing, not knowing the luxuries of their lives. ================================== This is a MMORPG novel, hopefully that doesn't scare you off. Ill be honest I wanted to write a thing here that explains my novel, but I'm not one of those people who has everything planned to chapter 1000 like some of the better authors on this site. I write this mostly for fun and due to this opened up free time I now have, hopefully you will indulge me and at least read as far as you can before you get sick of my writing. And if you end up liking it, remember, the best thing you can do isn't give me power stones, but leave comments and add this to your collection.

She was the most revered only heir of the most influential & powerful hidden clan of SHAMAN, an oracle world. her divination spirit power was the strongest among the whole mainland. once she joined the other clans just to watch fun to see the phenomenon that happened in the enchanted forest. there at the core area of the forest, they found a mysterious tomb. There she found a mysterious Serpent shape Anklet that caught her attention. getting intrigued she raised her hand to touch it and as she touched the snake moved and bit her finger, she tried to take her hand away but couldn't. she felt her blood sucked away by the snake and soon she lost her consciousness.. ****** English is not my first language so please ignore my grammatical Mistakes and yes enjoy my first ever story..

Ren Coulter is used to working alone. As a special agent in the Paranormal Operations Unit of the border patrol, he is to infiltrate a reputed drug lord’s compound in Nogales, Arizona. His mission is to learn the source of a very dangerous and addictive new drug. He goes in drag, disguised as a glamorous young woman, to catch Mendoza’s roving eye. Even before he meets Mendoza, he encounters a Mendoza’s striking body guard.. Despite his lone wolf habits, Ren sees advantages in working together. Still, trust comes slowly and not without a hitch, but soon they must rely on one another to survive.<br><br>Darzul Onaygan has been sent from his home world of Arzula to blend in with the earthlings and help them fight off the evil alien invaders. Bisexual as most Arzulans are, many even able to switch gender at will, he finds Ren very attractive in both his guises. He sees Ren is interested but shocked to learn his new friend is not from earth. Darzul knows it takes more than hot sex to build a partnership. While outside threats may force them to work together, that alone cannot forge a bond. Will they live long enough to accomplish their mission and become real partners?

Drunk Bet "Bet" is her favorite Game She never lose in any Bet Never made mistake to jeopardize the Bet and She NEVER make bet under the influence of alcohol But one Drunk Bet will gonna turn her world upside down. What could an Elizabeth "Elysse" Astor the Heiress of the Astor Empire do if the bet she made results to something that will gonna tie the 2 archenemy family together. she never back down or run away to any Bets but this Drunk Bet surely is diffferent from the others she made. This will cause Ruckus to the Business World. Will reopen the hidden secrets of the past. Will change the written fate and will untangled the red string. Might gonna create new ally or new enemies. but one thing is for sure, Elysse can never escape this bet no matter which part of the world she hides. Especially if she has one thing that an "Archibald" owns.

Oozing with charisma, Atlas is the epitome of allure, a man who possesses it all—looks that could seduce angels, wealth that commands respect, and power that strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies. Yet, peel away the layers of his facade, and a broken soul emerges, entangled in the clutches of addiction—pleasure becoming his only refuge. To escape the demons within, Atlas succumbs to a treacherous dance of vices—alcohol, sex, drugs—an intoxicating cocktail that engulfs his every waking moment. Amidst the treacherous power struggles and savage feuds between rival districts, chaos reigns as a new deity emerges, casting a sinister shadow over their twisted world. Will Atlas manage to navigate the tumultuous waters of his responsibilities as the right hand, or will he sink deeper into the abyss that consumes him? And that enigmatic stranger who entered his life with reckless abandon? A shattered soul, even more tormented than Atlas himself, awaiting their fates to intertwine amidst the maelstrom of their shared darkness. Jax, the formidable leader of a rival organization, stands only one rung below Atlas in the intricate hierarchy of power. With vengeance coursing through his veins, Jax has found solace in the pursuit of retribution, fueling his very existence. Yet, amidst the chaos of their shared world, a new sensation takes root within Jax—a profound confusion of emotions that defies his hardened nature. Is it a mere attraction, a fleeting infatuation? Or does it possess the potential to ignite an all-consuming fire—a passionate conflagration that could consume them both? In this twisted world of power, addiction, and simmering emotions, their fates become intertwined, threatening to unravel the very fabric of their existence. Brace yourself for a journey that delves into the depths of their desires, the allure of the forbidden, and the undeniable magnetism that draws them inexorably together. [Cover by AI]

Namaku Nova Aurum Gauri. Hanya seorang gadis berusia 21 tahun biasa. Pindah dari Jakarta ke Bandung, karena Mama mendapat pekerjaan di kota berjuluk kota kembang itu, setelah Papa meninggalkan kami dan pergi ke tempat yang jauh lebih indah daripada bumi. Di Bandung, banyak hal yang terjadi. Baik, buruk semua aku rasakan. Mulai dari dosen yang merangkap pemilik kampus sampai Mama yang punya pacar seusiaku. Kupikir dunia tidak adil padaku, apalagi ketika satu-satunya laki-laki yang paling aku sayangi dalam hidupku ikut pergi. Perjodohan yang berakhir penghinatan. Ah.. hidup itu rumit. Ketika mimpi yang hampir lupakan datang dan menghampiri disaat aku putus asa. Aku ragu untuk meraih mimpi itu. Aku takut.

Qin Yao opens her eyes and finds herself transmigrated from a post-apocalyptic world into the body of an ancient peasant woman. Her family consists of four stepchildren needing care. A good-for-nothing husband, who has nothing but looks, is causing a ruckus. They live in a thatched hut, without a grain of rice, the family is emaciated like refugees. If that wasn't enough, someone even comes to collect debts! Anger rises in Qin Yao's heart, and she kicks the wretched husband out, "Debt collector, feel free to just beat him to death!" The four stepchildren: !!! With the world quieted, Qin Yao rolls up her sleeves to revive the family. Hunting, carrying bags, fighting bandits, she's an expert in all. But facing the fields, with her back to the sky, and her face to the earth, even a top-tier fighter from the post-apocalyptic world waves her hand: Can't take it! Really can't take it! Qin Yao scratches her head: In the ancient times where agricultural taxes are extremely high, how can I avoid farming? At this moment, the lazy husband who was sent away to die (twisting and crawling) (struggling to stand up) (screaming and roaring): My dear! I think I can be saved!