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Jake's Long Shadow

"Rather than serving you, I prefer to die." The Outsiders have been subjected to the oppression of the king's soldiers for centuries, especially during the annual Purge, where every fifteen-year-old person - now an adult - is kidnapped. Ystal is only a child when, during his tenth Purge, is bought by a mysterious man. He says his name is Sylien and that he is an Alchemist, the only known survivor of a population that has now been destroyed. He claims to be looking for an assistant, and that Ystal is the right person. Through mysterious spells, ancient books of lost history and unknown feelings, Ystal will make a journey, in search of true freedom, against a tyrant who, for years, has reigned supreme.

6 Chapters

One Long Last

Katie Megan Romero, a talented young theatre actress who fell in love with a talent producer. But what are they going to do if their relationship is being messed up with the bashers? Will they still fight or just leave each other behind?

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33 Chapters

Shadow

SHADOW” is about Liam Remmick and his adventures in seeking revenge. His father, Steve Nazar abandoned the mother when she was still pregnant. After the death of his mother he lived from one orphanage to another until he was thrown out to fend for himself. Because no other orphanage agreed to take him in, mostly because of his sadist character, he lives in a cave eating whatever he finds. Most times he would steal food and fruits from vendors—he would be caught, beaten to a pulp and the food he stole would be taken from him. He would go home empty handed with nothing but a bruised face and a few broken bones and swollen eyes. When he’s not stealing fruits he’s either hunting for game or mushroom. On a faithful day when he came home to his cave after a sunny day of getting nothing, he noticed someone was in his cave and after having a short squabble with the stranger—as usual Liam is good at picking fights but rarely wins any. The strange figure introduces himself as Seth, Liam’s Uncle. Liam recognised his face from the picture his mother would always look at if she missed home. Seth is Liam’s mother’s baby brother. That day is the first day Liam is meeting him or any of his relatives. Seth has been looking for him after he heard his sister died, he was close to giving up when he finally stumbles on a cave to rest and tend to his wounds only for him to meet his nephew living like a caveman. He takes him home to the Shadow Realm—is the home of people with the ability to control Shadows, Liam’s father was from there but he deserted the place.

26 Chapters

The Long Road

Nova Jane found love at a young age, but as those things sometimes go, they took different directions in life. Nova married Rob and has been living a life she can't seem to escape. One where every decision feels like a minefield of Robs' moods, and anything can set him off. She fantasizes about her first love to get through the abuse until she can save enough money to get out. It was then that she was happy and carefree. It helps to daydream about it, but it also hurts that it's forever beyond her reach.

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12 Chapters

Mighty Long Fall

A boy who falls hard, and a girl afraid of falling. Cassiopeia Walton has always been running away. Falling in love isn't an option, she learned that lesson the hard way. The only way to protect herself is by closing off her heart and not letting anyone in. Matthew Rayner refuses to allow anything to stand between him and his dreams. He already failed once and once was enough. He won't fail his band mates again. Now that they have finally achieved their hard earned success, he vows to put the band before everything else. When Cassie began to work with Matt's band, neither can resist the magnetic force between them. Matt and Cassie falls helplessly in love with one another, but Cassie knows that loving him means reopening old scars and letting go of the baggage that has been weighing down on her. And so she finally left to face them. Now Matt is left with the choice, to follow his dreams...or run after the girl of his dreams.

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50 Chapters

Three Months Long

Three months long is a book centred on love, romance and betrayal. It talks about what some people consider important in a relationship, and how certain decisions affect people. Olivia, the main character is at the center of a love triangle but still convinced herself to push forward against all odds.

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7 Chapters

How Accurate Are Long-Range Weather Wuyan Predictions?

3 Answers2025-11-05 04:49:00

Lately I've been geeking out over long-range 'wuyan' forecasts and how people treat them like weather oracles. I tend to split my thinking into the short-term expectations versus the long-range probabilities. For day-to-day specifics — exact temperatures, timing of storms — the models are pretty solid out to about a week, sometimes a bit longer. Beyond that, chaos creeps in: small errors amplify, atmospheric waves shift, and the deterministic picture falls apart. So if someone hands you a single deterministic long-range map three weeks out, I treat it like a teaser rather than a plan.

What I actually trust more is probabilistic guidance. Ensembles — many runs with slightly different starting conditions — give you a sense of spread. If 90% of ensemble members agree you'll get cooler-than-normal weather in a region two weeks out, that's meaningful. Seasonal outlooks are another animal: they aren't about exact days, they're about tendencies. Phenomena like El Niño/La Niña or a strong teleconnection can tilt months-long odds for wetter or drier conditions. Models have made great strides using satellite data and better physics, but uncertainty remains sizable.

Practically, I look at trends, ensemble consensus, and well-calibrated probabilistic products rather than single deterministic forecasts. I also compare global centers like ECMWF, GFS ensembles, and regional blends to gauge confidence. Ultimately, long-range 'wuyan' predictions can point you toward likely patterns, not precise events — and I find that framing keeps my expectations sane and my planning useful.

How Long Should Hair Be For A Hockey Flow Haircut?

3 Answers2025-11-05 16:34:03

I can't help but geek out over the hockey flow — it's one of those styles that looks effortless but actually wants a little intention. For a classic, wearable flow I aim for about 6–10 inches (15–25 cm) at the longest points: that’s usually the crown and the back. The idea is for the hair to sit past the ears and either kiss the collar or fall to the top of the shoulders when it’s straight. Shorter than about 6 inches usually won’t give you that sweeping, helmet-buffed look; much longer than 10–12 inches starts to feel more like a mane than a flow, unless you want a dramatic version.

Sides and layers are where the cut makes or breaks. I like the sides to be blended but not buzzed — somewhere around 3–5 inches (7–13 cm) so the hair can tuck behind the ears or sweep back without looking boxy. Ask for long, textured layers through the back to remove bulk and create movement; point-cutting or razor texturizing helps thin thick hair so it won’t balloon out. The neckline should be natural and slightly shaggy rather than cleanly tapered — that soft, lived-in edge is part of the charm.

Styling-wise, I keep it low-effort: towel dry, apply a light sea-salt spray or creamy texturizer, then either let it air dry or rough-blow and brush back with fingers. If you wear helmets, add an extra half-inch to the crown so the flow re-forms after sessions. Trim every 6–10 weeks to maintain shape, and be open with your barber about how much helmet time you get — that little detail changes the exact length I request. I love how the right length turns a messy mop into something that actually feels stylish and sporty.

How Long Does A Hard Clue Scroll OSRS Take To Complete?

1 Answers2025-11-06 06:54:44

If you're grinding hard clue scrolls in 'Old School RuneScape', the time to finish one can swing a lot depending on what steps it tosses at you and how prepared you are. Hard clues generally come with a handful of steps—think map clues, coordinate digs, emote steps, and the occasional puzzle. Some of those are instant if you’re standing on the right tile or have the emote gear ready; others force you to cross the map or even head into risky areas like the Wilderness. On average, I’d say an experienced tracer who’s got teleports, a spade, and a bank preset will knock a typical hard clue out in roughly 3–8 minutes. For more casual players or unlucky RNG moments, a single hard clue can easily stretch to 10–20 minutes, especially if it drops you on a remote island or requires running across several regions.

One of the biggest time sinks is travel. If a coordinate pops up in a tucked-away spot (some coastal islands or remote Wilderness coordinates), you either need the right teleport, a set of boats, or a chunk of run time. Map clues that need an emote might only take a minute if you’re standing where you need to be; they can take longer if the map is cryptic and sends you on a small scavenger hunt. Puzzles and ciphers are usually quick if you use the community wiki or have a little practice, but there are those rare moments where a tricky puzzle adds several minutes. If you chain multiple hard clues back-to-back, you’ll naturally get faster — I’ve done runs averaging around 4–5 minutes per casket once I had a bank preset and a teleport setup, but my first few in a session always take longer while I round up gear and restore run energy.

Practical tips that shave minutes: bring a spade and teleport jewelry (ring of dueling, amulet of glory, games necklace, etc.), stock teleport tabs for odd spots, use house teleports or mounted glory teleports if your POH is handy, and set up a bank preset if you have membership so you can instantly gear for emotes or wear weight-reducing equipment. Knowing a few common clue hotspots and having access to fairy rings or charter ships makes a massive difference — teleporting straight to Draynor, Varrock, or a clue-specific tile is game-changing. Also, keep a couple of spare inventory slots for clue tools and a decent amount of run energy or stamina potions while you’re doing longer runs.

Bottom line: expect anywhere from about 3–8 minutes if you’re optimized and comfortable navigating the map, up to 10–20 minutes if you hit awkward coordinates or are underprepared. I love the variety though — the little micro-adventures are what keep treasure trails fun, and nothing beats that moment you dig up a casket and wonder what goofy or valuable item you’ll get next.

How Long Does Mastering How To Make Comics Usually Take?

5 Answers2025-11-06 11:01:02

I used to think mastery was a single destination, but after years of scribbling in margins and late-night page revisions I see it more like a long, winding apprenticeship. It depends wildly on what you mean by 'mastering' — do you want to tell a clear, moving story with convincing figures, or do you want to be the fastest, most polished page-turner in your friend group? For me, the foundations — gesture, anatomy, panel rhythm, thumbnails, lettering — took a solid year of daily practice before the basics felt natural.

After that first year I focused on sequencing and writing: pacing a punchline, landing an emotional beat, balancing dialogue with silence. That stage took another couple of years of making whole short comics, getting crushed by critiques, and then slowly improving. Tool fluency (inking digitally, coloring, using perspective rigs) added months but felt less mysterious once I studied tutorials and reverse-engineered comics I loved, like 'Persepolis' or 'One Piece' for pacing.

Real mastery? I think it’s lifelong. Even now I set small projects every month to stretch a weak area — more faces, tighter thumbnails, better hands. If you practice consistently and publish, you’ll notice real leaps in 6–12 months and major polish in 2–5 years. For me, the ride is as rewarding as the destination, and every little page I finish feels like a tiny victory.

How Long Can Prints Stay In A Darkroom Without Fading?

8 Answers2025-10-22 17:03:33

Lately I’ve been obsessing over the tiny decisions that decide whether a print lives for a week or a century, and that curiosity led me to a rather nerdy breakdown of prints in darkrooms.

If a print is properly developed, fixed, washed, and dried, and you then tuck it away in true darkness, it can last decades or even over a century depending on materials. Silver-gelatin fiber prints that were well processed and optionally toned (selenium, gold) are famously durable. Color prints are a different beast — they’re much more sensitive and won’t tolerate the same long-term treatment. In an active darkroom under safelight, though, the story changes: safelights (red/amber) are designed to let you work without fogging paper, but papers have different safelight ratings. Resin-coated (RC) papers tolerate safelight exposure longer than some fiber papers, but I wouldn’t leave a print sitting under a safelight for hours; fogging can creep in.

Practically, I avoid leaving important prints exposed to any safelight for more than the short time needed to handle them; for overnight storage in trays I put them in envelopes or cover them. If you’re storing prints long-term, use archival, acid-free sleeves, stable cool temperatures, and low humidity. I’ve rescued prints that were decades old and still gorgeous because someone cared about processing and storage—proof that darkrooms can be safe havens if you respect chemistry and climate.

Who Wrote So Long And Thanks For All The Fish?

7 Answers2025-10-22 12:45:35

Douglas Adams wrote 'So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish', and I still grin at that title every time I say it out loud. I love how the line feels both silly and oddly philosophical — very much his trademark. The book itself is the fourth installment in the 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' series and follows the oddball aftermath of Earth's destruction, Arthur Dent's unlikely romance with Fenchurch, and a whole lot of Douglas's dry, British humor.

I first discovered the book through a battered paperback someone left on a bus, and reading it felt like finding a secret club where wit and absurdity were the membership card. Douglas Adams's timing and playful twists on logic stick with me; you can feel the radio-series roots in the pacing and dialogue. If you like whimsical sci-fi with sharp observations about humanity, this one never disappoints — and for me it still sparks a smile every few chapters.

How Long Does An Online Course In Electrical Engineering Typically Take?

6 Answers2025-10-22 14:08:08

The duration of an online electrical engineering course can vary significantly based on several factors, including the type of program you choose and the pacing options available. Generally, associate degree programs can take about two years of full-time study, while a bachelor’s degree usually requires four years. However, if you’re taking an online course that doesn’t lead to a formal degree, such as a certificate program, it could take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Personally, I remember diving into a few online courses on platforms like Coursera and edX, where you could find shorter modules focused on specific topics within electrical engineering. Those weren’t tied to any traditional timeframe, meaning you could work through the material at your own pace. I often found myself binge-watching those video lectures during weekends, soaking up knowledge as if it were a thrilling anime binge!

On the flip side, for individuals looking to balance work and education, more flexible options are available, such as part-time studies. This path could stretch your study time to five or six years. Just think about how many epic side quests you can tackle while still leveling up your career—pretty cool, right? So ultimately, it all boils down to your personal goals and how much time you can commit. It’s a journey, and each choice will lead you to new insights!

How Long Does It Take To Read Meditations?

5 Answers2025-11-10 12:05:36

Reading 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius is such a unique experience—it really depends on how deeply you want to engage with it. The book itself isn’t super long, maybe around 200 pages depending on the edition, but it’s packed with dense philosophical reflections. If you’re just breezing through, you could finish it in a weekend, maybe 4-5 hours total. But if you’re like me and stop to ponder every other line, it could take weeks. I found myself rereading passages, jotting down notes, and even debating some points with friends. The Stoic ideas are timeless, so there’s no rush—it’s worth savoring.

Some editions have helpful annotations or introductions that add extra layers to the reading. I spent a whole evening just on the introduction alone! And if you’re new to Stoicism, you might want to pair it with a modern interpretation or podcast to fully grasp the context. Either way, 'Meditations' isn’t a book you race through; it’s one you live with.

Where Can I Read The Shadow Rising Online For Free?

3 Answers2025-11-10 05:50:50

The Shadow Rising' is part of Robert Jordan's epic 'Wheel of Time' series, and while I totally get the urge to dive into it for free, I'd honestly recommend checking out legal options first. Libraries often have digital lending services like Libby or OverDrive where you can borrow e-books legally—sometimes even without leaving your couch! I borrowed my first copy that way, and it felt great supporting the system while geeking out over Rand’s adventures.

If you’re tight on cash, keep an eye out for free trial offers from platforms like Audible (they sometimes include credits) or Kindle Unlimited promotions. Tor.com also occasionally posts free excerpts or companion content, which can tide you over while you save up for the full book. Piracy sites might seem tempting, but they hurt the authors and publishers who make these stories possible. Plus, nothing beats the satisfaction of owning a legit copy—even if it’s a well-loved secondhand paperback!

Is The Shadow Rising Novel Available As A PDF?

3 Answers2025-11-10 18:22:06

I've seen a lot of fans searching for 'The Shadow Rising' in PDF format, especially since it's part of Robert Jordan's epic 'Wheel of Time' series. While I totally get the convenience of digital copies, I'd strongly recommend supporting the author by purchasing official versions—whether it's an ebook, physical copy, or audiobook. Tor Books and other legitimate retailers offer legal digital editions, and sometimes libraries have e-lending options too.

That said, I understand budget constraints or accessibility issues might lead people to look for free PDFs. Just be cautious—unofficial downloads often pop up on sketchy sites riddled with malware or poor formatting. Plus, they undercut the livelihood of authors and publishers who bring these stories to life. If you love the series, consider saving up for an official copy; it’s worth every penny for the immersive world-building and characters!