Allie tightened her grip on the dragon’s scales, forcing herself to open her eyes as they began to descend. Below them, the palace was in plain view, a single large structure with a tower at each end surrounded by a lavish courtyard. She could see movement in the courtyard as they grew closer. Nauseated with... Continue Reading →
“They don't have protection here,” Serenity said, holding a handkerchief over her nose. Allie kept quiet as she followed Serenity and Frank into her old city. Already, the sights and smells conjured unwanted memories. “There’s nothing to protect the people from,” Frank replied, looking down at his scroll. “The closest recorded city is weeks away.”... Continue Reading →
Blood flowed down the wounds on my forehead, leaking through my eyelids. I blinked furiously, but the blood remained. Still, I kept my composure, my eyes fixed on my torturer. “Do you know why I like you?” Miguel asked, running his knife down my neck. A burning sensation spread from the point of the knife,... Continue Reading →
Allie’s view was limited underneath her umbrella. All she could see was the passing landscape and the behinds of both her horses. She still couldn’t believe that… the horses belonged to her. “Miss Allie,” called a voice from behind. “The pigs are panting again!” Allie kept her hands on the tethers as she glanced behind... Continue Reading →
Allie couldn’t stop shaking, her mind clouded with fear. She would die if she couldn’t be still. They would see her and finally deliver the death she so deserved. “Allie,” Serenity said, tapping her shoulder. “Allie it’s okay now, you’re safe.” Allie wanted to scream at the woman. She was going to get them both... Continue Reading →
I waved my sword, testing its balance as the dragon landed in the coliseum. It was currently its darkest color, each scale like a reflective shadow. Even as it landed, it decreased in size until its rider became visible. He wore no armor or helmet, nothing to protect himself except a single knife strapped to... Continue Reading →
Serenity made sure to keep her leisurely pace as she hiked up one of the larger hills of the day. She was still trying to break the habit of speeding up whenever they went uphill. Twenty carts followed behind her, each pulled by a single horse. Dozens of kids ran alongside the carts, some of... Continue Reading →
I awoke to a pig-snout in my face, the smell of slop assaulting my nose. With a start, I rolled off my straw pile and hit my knees against the hard wooden floor of the barn, adding to the mess that was my dress. The pig laughed at me, oinking as he nodded his muddy... Continue Reading →
I knelt alone on the dungeon floor with my eyes shut. That way the darkness was a choice. Thunderous cheers echoed down from the stadium. Already, they were beginning to chant my name. Draco. A name born out of irony. As if on cue, steel-toed boots suddenly became audible over the cheers, signaling the guards'... Continue Reading →
