Skylarynn

Chantara

I slipped into the room. It looked much like the last one, only smaller and quieter, without the tables and the pawns. I was glad they were out of the way.

The goose was settled in the middle of the room, looking as smug as I’d ever seen an animal. I hesitated. How should I go about this? The first step was to get closer and try to…[Read more]

Nithel let out the smallest growl, glancing back to Jericho and Brendan. But he was darting after Alessio. We can’t get separated. No. Please. 

He ran, trying to grab Alessio at first. But then sparks started to flicker around the youth, and Nithel was hesitant. They darted through a door, down a hall. More flames. He couldn’t lose him. He had…[Read more]

Nithel’s chest ached as he stared at Brendin, then looked to Alessio.

Alessio backed away, almost seeming to hide. He swallowed hard, staring at Brendin with fear in his eyes.

“Alessio.” Nithel turned, staring at his friend’s eyes. Nithel didn’t want to step away from Brendin and Jericho, just in case he could help. But he didn’t want Alessio to…[Read more]

Nithel nodded a bit when he suggested there might be books of their worlds. But he looked hurt and evasive about it. Alessio stared at his friend, the delighted light in his eyes starting to shatter. What happened, had he done something? Was Nithel ok?
“Perhaps there is,” Jericho said uneasily and began to turn over books with him. A wave of gui…[Read more]

Where am I? What is this place?

The thought floated through Malvat’s head, spoken in a strong voice. A newcomer? Did all mankind enjoy hiding in the shadows instead of presenting themselves as soon as they arrived?

Malvat turned towards the thought, narrowing his eyes at a pile of books and scrolls on the floor, no longer concealed by the…[Read more]

@skylarynn

Thank you so much Skylarynn! I’ll definitely keep those in mind! that piece of writing is fascinating, btw! It raises a lot of cool questions!

Nithel was running. He had side-stepped Jericho, her fallen book, and Alessio, Brendin had screamed.

Nithel skidded before the white curtain, pausing for less than a second. He had gone in. Nithel looked over his shoulder toward Alessio and Jericho, then ripped back the curtain and went in.

The mirror had already reformed itself.

“Brendin.”…[Read more]

Alessio nodded with a slightly crooked smile, saying like he didn’t mean it, “I’m very responsible.”

Nithel believed it. His eyes touched a small bit of seriousness before Alessio grabbed his hand, and a smile stole the man’s eyes. His friend dragged him about and Nithel was close to laughter, eyes dancing at the abandon of the boy as Nithe…[Read more]

“Do not let me hold you back.” Nithel said with a small smile that made Alessio smile back a little, suddenly warm inside and a little bewildered by it. “But be careful Alessio.”
His friend’s protectiveness touched him, although he had a hard time taking it seriously with everything that’d already happened to him. It seemed like a fact of fate tha…[Read more]

@skylarynn @emma-walker (no worries!)

*is startled by the sudden number of emails in my inbox in the space of like 3 min.* (XD)

Okay, great! (I’ve been basically haunting this topic for like a week, so yeah :D)

@this-is-not-an-alien

I’M BACK EVERYBODY, DID YA MISS ME? *ignores groans from all sides*

Of course, I did!! So glad you’re back and I hope you had fun!

@skylarynn

“what is lacking here is your humility.  I have seen arrogance on all scales – I’ve seen men reach for godhood – but I have never seen someone be so arrogantly contemptuous of others…

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“..Nithel?” Alessio whispered.

Nithel’s eyes lifted to him. Pained, but the man attempted a small smile for his friend, that slowly dwindled as he saw fear in Alessio’s eyes. He was sorry. About something. Is it- He cares about my tears. Yet unshed. Nithel’s lips twitched a small bit, teasing a grateful smile. Then Alessio touched Nithel’s arm,…[Read more]

@skylarynn

Yey!!! Congratulations about your brother!!!

How are you doing?

@skylarynn

Wow that’s amazing that your brother’s engaged! Congratulations! <3 <3 <3

Alessio blinked, trying to shrug off his thoughts, and glanced up. Beside him, Nithel seemed upset. Had he done something, what’s wrong? Maybe something he said reminded Nithel of some old wound or…Nithel was sad for him…?

Things are better or…at least getting better. I’m fine, it’s ok. Please don’t cry. He never should’ve said anything, he sh…[Read more]

Malvat stared over the heads of the mankind into the circular room. Through one door four beds took up a wall, through another he could see a spacious library-type room, and through a third there was a comfortable rug in a large globe-shaped room. His nostrils flared as he picked up the scent of a crackling fire. Great. The Bearers had fuel.

“I…[Read more]

@crazywriter,

Mr. Thunderfoot looks like a fun person to stick in the castle! Go ahead and introduce him whenever you’re ready. 😉

@skylarynn,

No worries about life’s craziness (and congrats on your bro)! I’m struggling to keep up as well. 🙂

@skylarynn

Lol…what’s a tribble? XD