short story
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“Are you ready?” If there was ever a pair of eyes she could face with the truth, they’d be his. Ivy searched them for a moment, sifting through the memories in those soft blue irises. Then she reached for Kaiden’s hands, drawing on the warmth that closed around her fingers. A small smile twitched her…
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For a moment, my presence towers over the room, unable to be smothered. They’re not all staring at you— I prepare a disarming grin. No matter how many times my arrival heralds wide eyes, hushed whispers, and coyly disguised smiles, I’ll show up. “It’s been so long,” I announce into the silence that’s temporarily taken…
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I’d pay money to see a skit between these two. An esteemed, powerful, and yet still humanly humble wizard—versus a guy whose solution to everything was “make the orphan do it.” This is just a little idea I had a bit ago on the subject. * * * G: So y’all got an evil wizard?…
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They didn’t want me here, but tough shit. I’m an adult. And I’m not here for them, anyway—I’m here for Max. The room is packed, with good reason. I linger near the back, concealed by the distraction of the trial. Today, a new defendant sits behind the table. Her eyes are sharp, and her brow…
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The Cane house—the stuff of small-town legends. A wreck that had been condemned long before all but the town’s oldest residents had been born. Misguided souls sometimes attempted to arrange a petition to have the site preserved; but they were always mocked out of possibility, and their efforts faded to be recycled when the town…
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He flicked the pen in his hands, as carelessly as if it were just a cheap device purchased at the dollar store. Which it might’ve been. Despite the whispers Joel had heard, the pen had yet to exhibit any special abilities, other than the ability to dispense ink. The neon light of the passing signs…
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Full name: Elodie Sweeney Powers: not awakened yet Dedicated and poised, Elodie is a hard worker and a caring friend. Though she’s about to receive the most stringent test of her loyalties upon starting at the House of the Scroll… Her family descends from old Castillan nobility, bestowing upon her the title of Viscountess. EXCERPT…
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The horse came back alone. The stable hand stuttered to a stop. Was that the prince’s horse all by itself? Grady never dismounted before reaching the stables. He always walked Benny back to his stall, or at least into the care of a hand. The saddle was still attached, and none of the affectations had…
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Full name: Lavía’Ricardo Powers: bubble Shy yet eager, Ricky remains a friendly, hopeful child despite the hardships that paved his early life experiences. He’s just as willing to provide a comforting hug as he is to snuggle on an offered shoulder. He’s been a talented singer since he was a small child. EXCERPT Deni jogged…
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Full name: Hayden Alve-Sacha Caerleon Powers: emotional and physical darkness Intuitive and pensive, Hayden picks up on a lot more than most kids his age. He enjoys equal parts solitude and companionship, and is happy merely sitting and reading in silence with his friends. Hayden is fluent in four different languages. EXCERPT Hayden tiptoed into…
