Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Mesu was surprised to find a village along their path around the mountain. The feeling quickly changed as she and her traveling partner were thankful for the rest and a warm bed. A couple of days of camping out took a toll on her, along with a cut on her shoulder....
Prized Jewel

Prized Jewel

 “Not very good with time, are you?” Nessa smirked at Allen’s question. She knew it was more a problem of where and not when. She pulled her hair up and tied it off with an elastic band. It didn’t dawn on her till afterwards that he might ask...
Chapter 6

Chapter 6

“How’s the writing going?” Mesu asked through a smirk as Anna flipped through the pages. “It’s fine.” Anna’s voice had a hint of annoyance that Mesu was becoming too familiar with. She figured Anna wasn’t happy with the progress. Mesu continued...
Ruins

Ruins

“This place is picked over, same as the last.” A rock skipped across the sand and bounced against the remnants of the structure. Rodrick stared at it, expecting more to happen. The brick walls had crumbled with time and wear.  “Keep looking. There is bound to be...
Chapter 5

Chapter 5

“Look, I don’t think having Anna along is a good idea. Honestly, I am going to struggle to keep myself alive. Am I really going to have to babysit her?” The old woman laughed as the girls finished up their morning meal in the inn. The conversation...
Forest Walk

Forest Walk

The artificial night that was created by the trees above had no end in sight. The path had ended miles behind as they walked deeper and deeper into the forest. “I really do hope you know where we are going.” The female voice was swallowed by the darkness as it left...
The Animal Within

The Animal Within

A violent shiver awoke the man who lay on the ground. He instantly lifted himself on his hands and looked around. The moon and its reflection lit the area around him well. A body of water lay a few feet away. It stretched as far as he could see in one direction. The...
Chapter 4

Chapter 4

The old lady nodded. Mesu was irritated. She had expected a bigger response when she had broken the news of her discovery. “There is not much in life that surprises me anymore. Owning this place, I have heard many stories come through. Usually, that’s all they...
Victory Sunrise

Victory Sunrise

Varl felt every breath surge pain through her body. She had no feeling in her right arm but could sense the drops of blood streaking down and off her. She let go of the dagger with her left hand and dropped to her knees. The prophecy was fulfilled, for the most part....
Darkness

Darkness

“Fine, I have the amulet you need.” Tess reached into a bag and pulled it out. “It’s the real one this time, I promise. Think about this: what if that darkness was meant for you? What would you do if you returned to your world without it?...