Short story: The Legacy of Aeon: Guardians of Time In the gloom of an old library in Lisbon, I came across a leather-bound book, its silver edges barely glimpsed beneath the accumulated dust of decades. This was no ordinary volume; it was said that within its pages lay the secret to altering reality. Its title, “The Legacy of Aeon,” was barely legible on the worn cover. I am Mariana, a young archivist newly assigned to the National Library in 2032. Ever since I was a little…
New drawing: Goku (Dragon Ball) We resume our drawing section, and this time with the character of Goku being made with black ink pen. This drawing had a process of elaboration of few steps, which are: sketch, line art and inking. Below is a series of photographs following the whole process. And that's it! We are done with our work 😃 What do you think? I hope this will motivate you to do it. And remember you can comment at the end of this post, I'll be reading and giving you…
Top 5 music - August, 2024 August, the eighth month of the year brings us a very different list to what we are used to with our musical tastes, where rock has predominated to move now to electronic music with artists from different countries, and many of these are recognized worldwide. Now, it is worth remembering that this count is based on data from my official LastFM account. So without further ado, let's get started. Most listened artists 1- Daft Punk A duo that has no…
Short story: The Legacy of Eldoria In a small and cozy bookstore in Lisbon, Clara, a young librarian with a passion for old books, discovered a leather-bound volume with silver edges that glowed faintly under the light of the lamps. Although it seemed like an ordinary book, Clara felt a strange attraction to it, as if the book was calling her. Intrigued, she decided to take it home to examine it more closely. That evening, while Clara was carefully flipping through the…
Short story: The Legacy of the Sphere I'm Lyra, a young adventurer from Eldoria, a kingdom full of magic and mystery. Since childhood, I dreamed of exploring its vast landscapes and unraveling the secrets hidden in its ancient legends. However, I never imagined that I would find myself at the center of a conflict over a legendary artifact: the Sphere of Flashes. This magical object, which is said to contain the very essence of life, has been lost for centuries, and its power…
Short story: The Enigma of Narratives In the picturesque town of Cuentopolis, where every corner was steeped in stories and legends, the Magic Library stood as the heart of the community. It was a meeting place, where the inhabitants gathered not only to read, but also to share their own stories and bring their most imaginative dreams to life. The walls of the library were lined with shelves filled with books of every genre, from fairy tales to epic tales of adventure, and…
Short story: The Legacy of Shadows In a small town, surrounded by imposing mountains and dense forests that hid ancestral mysteries, a legend was told about an ancient book that contained the secrets of the universe. It was said that whoever dared to possess such a precious volume would have the power to alter reality itself, becoming the master of destinies. This book was known simply as “The Tome of Shadows”. The story begins with Aria, a young dreamer and passionate…
Short story: Echoes of Lost Freedom Amelia had always been a dreamer. Since childhood, she immersed herself in the pages of books, looking for answers in the words of those who had lived before her. However, in a world where oppression was the norm and ideas were considered dangerous, her dreams began to fade like shadows at dawn. In the past, totalitarian governments stalked those who dared to question their policies. Oppression hovered like a shadow over society, and…
Short story: Leo's Adventure in Luminaria It was a rainy afternoon in the small town of Luminaria. Gray clouds covered the sky, and the sound of rain hitting the roofs created a melancholy melody. Leo, a 10-year-old boy, was alone in his room, feeling trapped in a world of boredom and sadness. His parents had gone out to work, and he wished he could go out and play with his friends in the park. While looking out the window, watching the raindrops slide down the glass, Leo…
Short story: The Dance of the Mist Andrew sat in his room, surrounded by dusty books and yellowing documents, trying to unravel the enigma of the fog that had covered his world for millennia. The atmosphere was oppressive, and the air seemed heavy with dark secrets. Next to him was Clara, his best friend since childhood, who had shared with him an interest in the unknown, but who lately felt restless and uneasy. -“Andres, there's something strange about the fog,” said Clara,…
New drawing: Freezer This drawing was made only with blue ink pencil. For this I started with the elaboration of the sketch using a 3H graphite pencil. Afterwards, I outlined all the lines with the pen and then I removed all the graphite with a white school eraser. From this step I began to give texture and shadows to the body of the character by gently tracing the pen -with a degree of inclination on the paper-, and leaving white spaces as an indication of light on it. The…
New drawing: Shyguy The following drawing is one that I made in a way to pass the time and in turn, reuse material that I had stored among my belongings, a piece of cardboard. So taking advantage of this material I decided to make this Shyguy only with ink. Next let's see the whole process. We started with the creation of a sketch of the character with the use of a 3H graphite pencil. Next, we erase all the graphite after having inked all the lines with a fine-tipped marker.…
New drawing: Pikachu We are back with more drawings, and this time we present Pikachu; for the creation of this work the following steps were followed: 1- since I decided to recycle waste materials such as a box for ear hygiene products, I made the necessary cuts to obtain a square and thus be able to draw a sketch of the character with a 3H pencil. 2- then, with a fine-point marker we marked everything and then we removed the graphite with a white school erase 3- Finally,…
New drawing: Mushroom Greetings friends. Again I come to present another drawing, which is one of the most recognized figures of the Super Mario videogame saga, Mushrron; same that allows Mario and Luigi to climb in level of strength and / or lives. Now, to know how this work was done we will see it next. To begin with, we are going to create a sketch on a piece of paper in order to create a copy by placing graphite 6B on the opposite side, and thus be able to redraw over a…
Short story: The Silenced Truth Sofia, a 22-year-old social communication student, was doing her internships at a prestigious local radio station. Excited by the opportunity to put her journalistic skills into practice, Sofia worked hard every day to prove her worth and learn from the experienced professionals around her. That day, while walking the streets near the station, Sofia witnessed an accident that immediately caught her attention. A motorcyclist at high speed had…
Short story: A Night of Chaos in the Subway Stairway [Close-up camera of the reporter, with the sound of rain in the background and flashing lights of the subway]. Good evening, this is Ana Torres, and I'm broadcasting to you live from our city's subway station, where last night a violent incident broke out that has left several injured and shocked the community. What started as a chance encounter between a couple quickly turned into unimaginable chaos, involving gangs and a…
Short story: The Wanderer's Night of Madness It was a cold, rainy night in the city, the kind that makes even umbrellas feel dreary. The streets were deserted, and the sound of raindrops echoed like a distant drum, beating out the rhythm of loneliness. I, a wandering old man with more wrinkles than teeth, was huddled in a corner of the stairway connecting the subway to the surface. My eyes, glazed over from too much cheap wine (which, by the way, wasn't so bad if you thought…
Short story: A Night of Desire and Chaos It was a cold, rainy night in the city, where drops of water fell like whispers of passion on the asphalt. The flickering neon lights illuminated the deserted streets, creating an atmosphere charged with mystery and desire. In the midst of this gloom, a man and a woman met on the stairway connecting the subway to the surface. As they looked into each other's eyes, the outside world vanished; all that existed was that shared instant,…
Short story: The Night of Chaos in the Underground It was a cold, rainy night in the city, and the flickering neon lights reflected a somber atmosphere. Raindrops were falling heavily, creating puddles on the sodden streets that looked like distorted mirrors of the world around me. I walked with a hurried pace, feeling the water seeping through my shoes and soaking my socks. The idea of attending the costume party had been exciting at first; the promise of laughter and fun…
Short story: Echoes of Uncertainty Two days have passed since the election, and Martín feels a deep sadness tightening in his chest. This feeling comes not only from the electoral defeat, but also from the unsettling atmosphere that surrounds him, an atmosphere charged with uncertainty and uneasiness. The streets that used to vibrate with the bustle of everyday life now seem deserted, as if the city itself is holding its breath in the face of what is to come. Lucia, her best…
New drawing: Kenny Greetings friends. We are back again with our drawing section to present this time the elaboration of the character Kenny, who is part of the famous cartoon series South Park. So without further ado, let's get started. We started with the creation of the sketch on a piece of cardboard, which is a material that was destined to end up in the trash but for recycling reasons we are going to take advantage of it by giving it this use. The sketch was made with a…
New drawing: Astroboy We continue with more drawings, and this time we present one of the classics of the manga/anime world, Astroboy. And for this work we have proceeded in this way: 1- previously, the drawing had already been made but totally in graphite, now, we are going to create a copy to pass it to color. 2- once the copy is obtained, we draw all the lines with a black ink biographer, and we remove the graphite with an eraser. 3- we color the character starting from…
Short story: Ramon, the Hero Donkey On a peaceful farm, where the sun shone brightly and the animals grazed happily in the green pastures, lived a donkey named Ramon. From birth, Ramon had been different from the others. He lacked teeth, which gave him a peculiar and somewhat comical appearance. His coat, though soft to the touch, was spotted and unkempt, which contributed to many of the other animals on the farm looking down on him. The hens, always rambunctious and full of…
Short story: Missed Connections Ten years had passed since that fateful day in the park, where Clara had first felt the crushing weight of loneliness. The world had run its course, but the echo of his struggle echoed in every corner of his mind. The Nova Virtual Academy had expanded, becoming a symbol of the education of the future, but Clara knew that behind that bright facade a gloomy truth was hidden. Technology had advanced by leaps and bounds. Educational platforms were…
Short story: The Rebirth of Knowledge In the year 2035, education had ceased to be a universal right and had become a privilege reserved for the few. Corruption had permeated every corner of the education system; funds earmarked for schools vanished into dark pockets, and classrooms had become empty spaces, where demotivation reigned. I remember my days in school, when students, disillusioned, looked out the window dreaming of a future that seemed increasingly unattainable.…
Short story: The Flame of Rebellion In the not too distant future, the world had fallen under the yoke of a totalitarian regime that used education as a mechanism of social control. Classrooms, once havens of knowledge and creativity, had been transformed into prisons where students were constantly evaluated. Every test, every presentation, every interaction was monitored with a relentless eye. Those who did not meet the standards set by the government were eliminated,…
Short story: A New Dawn: How a Group of Innovative Students Confronted Climate Change In the year 2045, the Earth was in a critical state. Global temperatures had risen dramatically, the oceans had risen, and many coastal cities were submerged under water. Daily life had been transformed into a constant struggle for survival. Extreme weather events were becoming more frequent, destroying crops and leaving millions homeless. Scarcity of resources, especially drinking water,…
Short story: Shadows of Nova Academy In a world where technology had advanced by leaps and bounds, traditional education was at a crossroads. Classrooms filled with desks and blackboards were being replaced by virtual environments where augmented reality promised an immersive learning experience. In the midst of this change, a group of talented students was selected to attend Nova Academy, an experimental school that utilized the latest in educational technology. Nova…
Short story: Reconnection in a Virtual World In the year 2045, education had changed drastically. Physical classrooms were but a faded memory, replaced by virtual environments where we attended classes from the comfort of our homes. The promise of more efficient and accessible learning had seduced many, but, deep down, we were beginning to feel that something fundamental had been lost. It was a Tuesday afternoon when I decided to call my classmates together for a virtual…
Short story: The Refuge of Hope In a world where the sun barely made it through the gray clouds of pollution, the Earth had changed drastically. Climate crises had devastated cities, and social inequalities had deepened, leaving millions destitute. Yet in the midst of this chaos, there was one place that still kept the flame of knowledge alive: the Escuela Esperanza. The Escuela Esperanza stood like a beacon in the darkness. Its structure, although worn out and with walls…
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