Some soldiers don't want to be soldiers. Some soldiers would rather be painters, or take over the family business, or go to culinary school.
Some soldiers would love to see that happen.
Written for the September Writing Contest of the World-Building-Alliance. Prompt: "Brotherhood"
Excellent. I really liked the scene in Whacas' office, especially.
This is good. If only there was more information on the forces at war, I still have no idea who are the alliance actually fighting. The feel and setting of World War I is a nice touch.
I could not make heads or tails of this story.