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About me - Ryan Ambrose

I'm Ryan Ambrose. I've spent a couple of years writing nonfiction articles for my own sites, but I'm looking to expand into other topics and some creative fiction. I'll write in whatever subject happens to catch my interest at the time.

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Horror
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The Clock TowerIt was a quarter until midnight, and the clock tower tolled the time in the rich, resonating knell of iron bells.It was not what Howard wanted to hear. He gaped nervously at the wrought-iron clock hands as every note rang out like a dirge. The old-style clock was the center of life in town anymore, and it was a... More..

Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Jungle Quest, by Alawar
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Review of Jungle QuestJungle Quest by Alawar is a match-three puzzle game set into an excellent storyline. I give it a 5/5.The object of the game is to stop the spread of a deadly virus by finding The Fountain of Youth. Your character, Cathie Jones, has to go into the jungle and solve a series of match-three and other puzzles... More..

Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Fishco, by Fugazo, Inc.
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Review of FishCo by Fugazo, Inc.FishCo by Fugazo, Inc. is a pet shop simulation game. You and your computerized partner have just opened your new aquarium fish store, FishCo. To make it work, you have to raise, care for, and sell your stock of pet fish. I give the game a 4/5 rating.The game is broken down into levels, and the... More..

Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game view: Big Shot, by Rusty Axe Games
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Review of Big $hotHave you ever wanted to get in touch with your inner business tycoon? Big $hot by Rusty Axe Games is a fun and challenging game of playing one in the big city. I give it a 4/5 rating.The object is to be the player with the greatest net worth at the end of the game. You're playing against computer-generated o... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Odd dreams
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Odd DreamsWould you shirk the finer thingsLike traipsing through your odder dreams?Things that could be worse, it seemsThan bits of incredulity.Riding pachiderms on stiltsOr carrot swords with turnip hiltsWet the sun until it wiltsUnbound from incredulity.What would you prefer instead?Unremembered dreams in bed?Or nightmare's... More..

Hobbies & Games > Video Game Tips & Tricks Tips for earning gold in World Of Warcraft
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Brew Your Way to Gold in WoWI had a problem with my mage once.I wanted to buy him an epic flying mount, which wasn't such a small goal. For those of you who've considered it, you know the training cost for riding an epic flying mount is a bit stiff. At the time my mage, Figment, attempted it, it was 5,000 gold worth of stiff,... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Financial crisis: There's plenty of blame to go around
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Financial Crisis: There's Plenty of Blame to Go AroundIf I wanted to single out a specific target in this whole mess, I certainly have the inclination to do so. My political disposition leads me to attack the Democrats, but they alone did not do this. Yes, they had plenty to do with it, but upon further reflection, it's easy ... More..

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Fantasy
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Multilevel CultismIt certainly wasn't what Markus was expecting.Most of the other cults he ever encountered were, if not benign, at least harmless. A small core of believers, engaging in secret but pointless rituals followed whatever odd dogma built their theology. Occasionally, there would be some mass group debauchery, but ... More..

Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Painting your war-gaming miniatures
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Oops! Preparing to Repaint a Wargaming MiniatureOnce you've painted enough miniatures, this is going to happen to you.You'll come to a point that you realize all your earlier miniatures can be done better. While your new stuff is exactly where you want it to be, your earlier stuff was the practice it took to get you there. Th... More..

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