The Worm and the Fish
As the worm dangled on the end of his line, the fisherman became frustrated that none of the fish were biting, and began to curse the worm for being lousy bait. "Stupid worm", he said, "wriggling around like that and warning all the fish away. I swear...
Chapter 5 - Fate's Cruel Irony
Location: Valkyrie â€" Alexandria System "Colin, I cannot break the umbilical cable!" shouted Djynn. "The alien vessel seems to be ignoring us for the time being." Colin felt powerless to stop what was happening to Alexandria but he still had...
A good deed is its own reward
But almost like a cruel irony, an instant after saying those words, his right foot slipped from the branch. as a reflex action he used the claws in his hands and feet to hang on to the tree.
United Through Two Worlds Chapter 1
One might think him a student or a beggar, an odd combination, bringing a cruel irony with it. being 22 years of age, he was still in his prime, but felt years ahead of himself. setting the canvas back in the corner, he slowly sunk into his couch.
Cream Gets a Boost Ch 1
"ch-c-chaochaoooooo" cheese sobs were left to deaf ears, a rather cruel irony due to her rather large hearing appendages.
A Night Inn (gift)
In a twist of cruel irony, the mass of bodies meant that lloyd was sweating more standing inside than he did on the journey over. daniella had left to speak to an inn-keeper while lloyd fetched a drink.
The Forest Revisited: a father's point of view
Perhaps it was the cruel irony of her small size, or being the head of the family, but she was essentially forced into the role of resident whore. her task was quite simple, as dictated by the witch's instructions.
Star Fox Chronicles: Prologue: A new arrival
Such cruel irony how such a brilliant guy could die from something like that. now i'm a "master" level player with a solid rating of 2364. the only person i can't beat in town is my new teacher. a rated 2487 international master.
Character for Shadowrun Story: Franz
He just laughs, thinking of the cruel irony of it all. he would blame it on the surge that turned him into "this." but that's him now, and people fear his appearance.
Yiff Or Treat
In fact, these very woods nearby amiens, he had been killed; a cruel irony. his lover, torget, another black cat and the midwife of amiens proper, had poisoned him.
Toymaker
However there is a cruel irony here as the collar xallithid made him wear is now acting like a weight, or perhaps a magnet. it tugs on his neck, forcing the dragon to continue on falling and falling into the blackness and ash all around him.
Central Heating
Koosh had to admit the cruel irony of the fact he'd briefly escaped the sweltering heat of the summer afternoon, only to now he fed down into an even more torturous heat.