Sitting within the Abyss, I spend my time studying to unlock hidden knowledge in the nights' tenebrous hours. My dark muse always by my side, keeping me company, strengthening my back, and guiding my hands.
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Rendered in DAZ Studio 4.14 in Iray with just a tiny bit of postwork in Photoshop.

A few weeks ago, I started to teach myself how to create comics with Clip Studio Paint because I wanted to make my own comic.

I pondered for a while what my first comic should be, finally settling for a short story I wrote way back in time (August 1993), named in German "Die Lichter einer Großstadt," which translates roughly into "City Lights."
The story is short enough that it should be possible to be made in a relatively short time and interesting enough to not bore the **** out of you.

I already made the cover art, while I made a paper with all the supposedly needed assets out of memory.

On Sunday, I finally managed to find the printout of this story I wrote on my beloved Amiga 500 and printed with a Dot matrix printer, and started to transcribe it as it was into my actual word processing software. Yesterday night, I finished this task.

Today I wanted to upgrade this story because I discovered some "dated" phrases while transcribing it. After all, I was a teenager when I wrote it. In addition, I wanted to enhance the story flow to make it more consistent with my style today.

However, my office day was so bad today that I first needed some cuddling on the couch in front of the TV. Therefore, if I do not fall asleep over my keyboard, I will now try to make at least some more notes regarding the changes I have in mind.

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Rendered in Iray with DAZ 4.14. Postwork in Photoshop.

One slight misstep and all the neat tavern plans to sneak up on the Gorgon go awry in a single moment. Unable to keep his footing anymore, he tumbles backward, losing the grip not also on his grandfather's sword but also on the precious hand mirror he "lent" from his wife.

He does not know what scares him most, his inevitable death, his wife's annoying bickering over the broken mirror, or the fear of getting turned to stone in this awkward pose, thus keeping his embarrassing demise petrified for all eternity.

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Rendered in Iray with DAZ 4.14. Postwork in Photoshop.

**Were you naughty this year? Or Merry Xmas to ye all!**

„What ya mean, I was naughty, old man?!“ scowled the ogre in despair.

„But I eaten only da bad homans not liked by otha homans!“

He looked so sad. Then his eyes lit up!

„Got it! Eaten not enough bad homans!“

„Still have time to eat more bad homans, have I?“

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I wish all decent humans a Merry Xmas; everyone else, I wish to become food for an ogre!


Sincerely yours

AbyssalEros

She told them that it would turn out as a bad idea to make an omelet from the large scaly egg the royal knights had found in the Wyrmwoods. But have they ever listened to her? Not once.

While the cooks scattered around the kitchen to prepare one more mighty feast for the king, as stupid as gluttonous, and his entourage, she immediately hurried home and let her trusted goblin servant pack the traveling wagon. Meanwhile, she lured the nasty little fairy into a secure transport cage, so it would not escape on the road to wreak havoc, and prepared her loyal animal companion with spells and magic for the trip ahead to be able to pull them and their belongings.

Before sunset and well ahead of the beginning of the feast, they were on the road — and when Grisbane shouted in near-panic from the back of the wagon that a scary hellish dragon appeared over the castle, they were already in safety.

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Rendered in Iray with DAZ 4.14. Postwork in Photoshop.

Don’t mess with babes with guns!

So boys, whose guns squirt faster?

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This is my contribution to CG-3DX’s Creation Challenge, Gun Glamour.

Rendered in Iray with DAZ 4.14. Postwork in Photoshop.

„Here, good sire, as promised, your new bride!“ croaked my guide with his hoarse voice, diminished behind his plague mask.

His oil lamp illuminated my „bride,“ who was patiently awaiting my arrival in the lake around my new home. She lovingly beckoned me to join her.

„She will bear you some fine and healthy offspring, good sire!“ he cackled.

„I am dead sure you will be awfully busy with some nuptial bliss for a long time!“

With that said, my wardens pushed me into the caressing embrace of my lusting bride.

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Rendered in Iray with DAZ 4.14. Postwork in Photoshop.

***

This was my contest entry for Renderotica's 2022 Halloween Contest, and I had a lot of fun participating and enjoying all the other entries.

We wish you all a merry and cozy Xmas 2022, full of love and more, wherever you are.

Stay safe!


Your
Society of Lust

When the sun has set, and the so-called decent folk is already fast asleep, the candles are lit in the Monsters' Rest at the end of the known worlds. Here then, all those creatures of fantasy gather to have a chat and enjoy some drinks. And to mourn the loss of dear companions, fallen through the hands of good-for-nothing adventurers in their greedy quest for gold and glory.
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Rendered in one pass with DAZ Studio 4.14 in Iray with a bit of postwork in Photoshop for Renderosity's Animals & Creatures Contest. The image made third place.
There are 13 creatures in that image, but you need to zoom into the stews to find the fly.

_"In the darkness of my soul is a secret door that I found while wandering in lonely dreams; once it was unlocked, the light of hope and the waters of creation poured out; with their magic, I create the illusions of better worlds."
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—AbyssalEros, in the age of humankind’s doom

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Rendered in Iray with DAZ 4.14. Postwork in Photoshop.

Greetings from Santa, readying himself for this year’s Long Silent Night.

If you have not done so, consider taking a look at my [Winter Celebration stories](https://realmsofabyssaleros.com/winter-celebration-time/), they are short (less than 1.000 words due to their original contest entry nature) and fun to read — I was told.

All I can hope is that those stories will indeed cast a smile on your face like that on Santa’s and fill your heart with a bit of joy.
Consider leaving a fav or even a comment on either story if you enjoyed them.


Sincerely yours,

AbyssalEros

Believe me or not, it’s up to you.

What I tell you now is either the truth or a lie. It only depends on your stand in reality.

In days past, when I sailed the stormy seas of the eternal dreams, I have thrown out my fishing rod to sate my unquenching hunger for the arcane mysteries. With the power of my thoughts come to life by ink and paper, I finally found the undying sleeper under the waves and lured him to rise from the bottomless depth.

In a battle of wits and wills, I braved him and bound him to my behests to tell me of secrets not meant for the mortals.

That I can stand here and tell you of this tale is proof of its truth or untruth.

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Rendered in DAZ Studio 4.14 in Iray with a bit of postwork in Photoshop (Camera Raw adjustments and spray) for Renderosity's My Greatest Catch Contest 2021.