It had been a long night but weirdly I didn’t really feel tired, instead I felt strangely energized. Allison had gone over to her room to hang her stuff up and hop in the shower, which I’d been mildly disappointed she didn’t want to join me in the one off my room even if she …
Surprise-Guilt-Fear-Frustration-Grief-Rage-Life-Guilt. A Cycle
I'd been down this path before. In my dreams, usually in my nightmares. So when it hit, recognition flared, but it didn’t stop so it was a nightmare but not the right kind. When we’d walked in, I’d been chatting with Felix about the scoring and options from the session today. I just didn’t understand …
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A Break in the Action
LAST SUNDAY, EARLY MORNING I lean against the kitchen counter, my biceps flexing as I grip the edge. The sleek, modern cabinets and appliances gleam under the dim lighting, bathing us in a sensual glow. The forty-two-inch countertop is the perfect height, allowing me to effortlessly support Allison's hips. My ears pick out the song …
The Sins Of The Parents
Kymil Thornstream The heat pummeled the StarSeeker and those aboard while she carried the Stewards back towards Arabel. Even in the dark of night, the dry heat pulled the moisture from his body, regardless of the cooled room thanks to the icy spells of Hyaku and himself. Even his high tolerance to weather temperatures only …
The Cycle Of . . .
He slipped from the sheets, careful not to disturb the lovely ladies of Dynn Heledir with whom he had shared the final festivities of the victory celebration that had consumed Evening Star these past few days. While he hoped to return for a quiet, early morning farewell with Renethia and Fenalisa, he never missed daybreak …
Under the Light of the Moonbow
The seige of Arabel had been lifted, and the Cormyrian city had not been razed by the same destructive force as Tilverton, but a day later he still felt like the Star Seeker had landed upon him. Most of the Stewards had returned to Lady Rainsworn's keep, recovering surrounded by finery and servants. While a …
Thorns of Memory
Kymil settled into a more relaxed position with his back leaning against his bedroll and the upper bulkhead on the deck of their recently acquired airship. He'd heard of these but couldn't recall ever seeing one, especially one this size, big enough to hold their horses and them with plenty of comfort. Several minutes of idle fancy …
Sword of Thorns
The tiny flames flickered as they warmed the small pot of tea flavored with mint, dried mushrooms and a bit of berry for his breakfast. Night was just beginning to fall to the hint of dawn, even deep in the forests of southwest Cormanthor, the darkness prepared to flee from the rays of daytime. He …
Kymil Thornstream
Where light flows, whether sun, torch, candle, or lamp, the copper of his long unbound hair draws the eye, and the smiling, welcoming countours of his face prevent one from wondering why they never heard the tall, muscular elf approaching along the road. Charming conversation, a helping hand across difficult terrain, and laughter even at …
Alliance Day V
Paragon Center, Alliance Memorial Park, November 5th 2033 8:21 EST The nano-transmitter burst into activity, the robotic text to speech even programmed in a stilted version of Nano’s voice to indicate the message’s origin. “Artemis and Alphus Secret Service B squad inbound. Orders to watch and intervene if necessary. Unknown parameters of ‘if necessary.’ No …
Alliance Day: Chapter IV
Foster Industries Residential Tower, Crosswook, November 5th, 2033 7:45 EST “Thank you for coming so quickly, Commander.” “Of course, Madam President,” replied the JAG officer on duty, Commander Andrea Vandergriff. “What’s the protocol for these allegations? Against the former president I mean?" “I can’t really speak to definite legalities, Ma’am, we’ll need to get the …
Burden of Duty
She watched the major out of the corner of her eye while listening to the briefing. He really couldn’t help the small smile on his face. Even after nearly two decades of service to the Republic, and most of that in command positions, the stress hadn’t dampened his kindness and general jovial personality. The perpetual …
Alliance Day: Chapter III
Paragon Center, Alliance Memorial Park, November 5th, 2033 7:10 EST Red Widow eyea smiled, “My apologies Casey, I guess I’m a little invested in the final peace everyone has worked so hard to achieve, invested in the knowledge that all of the truths will finally come out so all the victims can hope for closure.” A pause, …
Healing Hearts
Dharo sighed in relief as he sank into the warm waters of the healing springs, leaning against the low the stone wall that separates their bubbling warmth from the cooling waters of the cave's natural waterfall, all of which had decades ago became his favorite place on his mother-in-laws estates outside of the capital and …
Alliance Day, Chapter II
Paragon Alliance Memorial Park, Crosswook, November 5th, 2033 6:30 PM EST She walked down the short ramp and turned towards the broadcast area. Whether it counted as irony or luck, maybe both, the abundant crowds swarmed the park during the warmth of the day, previous pattern analytics provided confident projections that the memorial had become just …
Last Dreams 