Short Stories of War

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

So basically, I've been very interested in the Cold War recently. Interested enough that I am actively learning Russian and listening to Russian music, versing myself in tank mechanics and avionics, and learning about the Soviet Union in general.

I decided to use my poor writing skills to sort of "vent" this obsession a bit, where I basically wrote a collection of short stories that jump from the perspectives of individuals on either side of a hypothetical conflict starting in 1999 and ending in 2012. It's fought between the Western Bloc (NATO, EU, etc.) and a strengthened Eastern Bloc (USSR, Warsaw Pact, etc.)

This is in no way condones or supports the actions taken by either side, and is merely a hypothetical source of entertainment.

Disclaimers for slight gore, violence, sadness, and use of nuclear weaponry.

More disclaimers for... my poor writing skills. Like seriously, I just did this for fun I have no skill.

I purposely left it rather vague so that questions about the war as a whole and the situation may be asked directly for me to explain (easier than implementing it into the story), so feel free to ask questions!

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I may add more short snippets to this for fun, in fact, I plan to. I'm simply all "writer'd" out for now. 

@CalanoCorvus
And @Lament on the Wind seemed particularly interested.

 

[Going_North_cal]

Only about halfway through right now…

Sequence. This is incredibly well written.

I am drinking this up. This is so. Damn. Good.

I love it, I think it’s wonderful. You have talent, please keep writing these they’re brilliant.

[Cash67]

STORMS SEQUENCE THIS IS GOOD

I wanna see the aftermath of the war sooooo bad

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

31 minutes ago, Cash67 said:

STORMS SEQUENCE THIS IS GOOD

I wanna see the aftermath of the war sooooo bad

That’s what that little map is for .

If you have any other questions feel free to ask.

[Edema Rue she/her]

Holy cow Sequence. I’m barely even into it and I’m already super invested. 

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The snow turned from the peaceful white of winter to the angry crimson of war within seconds.

That sentence is so powerful and creates such amazing imagery. I don’t know how you can claim to be a poor writer. You have a lot of skill!!

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

I think I'm gonna write a few more. 

[Edema Rue she/her]

Yesssssss!! I’ll go read them!!

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

20 hours ago, Edema Ruh said:

Yesssssss!! I’ll go read them!!

Won't be done for a while, but thanks for your enthusiasm!! 

[ThroughTheLivingSequence she/her/they/them]

Sadly my writer's spirit completely died again. Oh well, I'll make updates if it ever comes back.