Through Hell [12] - End of Part 1
"What do you think happens when you have the resistance?" Srida's question broke a silence that had been lasting for over half an hour, both of them lost in their thoughts. It made Leo's head lift up a bit and he took a while to consider the...
Age of Cataclysm: Book 1-Chapter 10
Chapter length: 3,384 words Current novel length: 27,774 words **Chapter 10** The group arrives at the Hot Anvil blacksmith shop near the center of Belburn. With Arven holding the door, they enter and notice the merchandise available from simple...
Ghost of a Rose ~ Chapter 13
From the upper balcony outside the domestic wing, the sounds of the few early cicadas in the trees hovered up like sweet smoke from a roasting fire, dancing and swirling around, tickling at the senses. The twin moons had come to full across these past...
Ghost of a Rose ~ Chapter 2
Warm, humid breath puffed out across Markus's fur. He shivered with the sensation, paw coming up to brace against the exterior wall of the manor here in the corner of the green, and tilted his head back; the gentle touch of the evening breeze spread...
Ghost of a Rose ~ Chapter 12
Markus moved to dive to the side, footpaws quick and light atop the cushioned mat, bare toepads easily leading his momentum and finding the traction to make such a move. He ducked his head and bent at the midsection, then took a step back, another...
Light Bane: Chapter 9
* * * The Land of Dragons Azureath's feat became a sensation among the passengers. Previously, many of them were still wary...
Ghost of a Rose ~ Chapter 8
Markus _could_ have picked one of the several off-duty guards with whom to spar, but for some reason he just did not _want_ to. At least the Thorn manor stood well-stocked with arms and equipment: on the following morning after breakfast, for which...
Age of Cataclysm: Book 1-Chapter 38
Chapter length: 4,268 words Current novel length: 110,165 words Chapter 38 (Tylon POV) Word is spreading of the Phehan attack at Belburn, and fears of future attacks run amok as King Dyral plans possible retaliation. To the people living in the...
Heart of the Forest ~ Chapter 14
When he returned to his hut, bag full of clothing, soap, basic provisions, a new knife, and a few other small things, the sun had just started to approach the horizon and tint the sky in its myriad of lovely pale colors. As the lynx approached, the...
Heart of the Forest ~ Chapter 8
_Day 20_ _Midday_ _ _ _I can feel something growing between us the more time we spend together. It's really too early to tell if it's true or just burgeoning attachment, but I like being near him. A little bit of the fear remains, but I'm...
Age of Cataclysm: Book 1-Chapter 44
Chapter length: 5,383 words Current novel length: 146,616 words Chapter 44 (Septham 12th Year 672 of the 4th Age) (Reginus) Wasting no time in following the tip from Lumir, Reginus and his posse arrive at the village of Catry. There's not much to...
Age of Cataclysm: Book 1-Chapter 30
Chapter length: 2,385 words Current novel length: 85,675 words **Chapter 30** (Septham 3rd Year 672 of the 4th Age) The next day everyone, including Myla, is down at the docks by the Howling Gale a few minutes early. Lorna comes out of the...