Chapter Six: An Unexpected Departure | Part 4 Thirtyx knew it had been a couple of bars because he could see the clock now in the first rays of dawn creeping through the window. Rhea seemed to notice as well. She stood to pace. “Six bars after the Tixe,” she murmured. “But that’s only ifContinue reading “A Prayer to the Twins”
Author Archives: Calley Jones
Existential Darkness
Chapter Six: An Unexpected Departure | Part 3 Did knowing the extent of Grimmary’s injuries set the twins’ minds at ease, or did it make them more anxious to get to their father’s side? Thirtyx couldn’t tell—couldn’t separate their anxiety from his own. The king was okay, but just barely. If things had gone aContinue reading “Existential Darkness”
Mental Insulation
Chapter Six: An Unexpected Departure | Part 2 Rhea hugged her arms across her chest and looked very much like she was digging her fingernails into her own skin. At long last, she took a deep, rattling breath that hitched in her throat. “He taught us how to get into his mind in an emergency,Continue reading “Mental Insulation”
There’s Been an Attack
Chapter Six: An Unexpected Departure | Part 1 A sudden, vivid burst of light roused Thirtyx from sleep. He opened his eyes to find the room illuminated by an incandescent golden mass writhing on Benn’s bed. The mass maneuvered into a sitting position, revealing Benn, his eyes open alarmingly wide like golden headlights, his skinContinue reading “There’s Been an Attack”
Astral Projection
Chapter Five: Competency | Part 6 Thirtyx was halfway through swapping his uniform for casual wear when the glow subsided. Benn rolled his neck and stretched his stiff legs before opening his eyes. Benn probably didn’t want the first thing he saw to be his roommate staring at him in an awkward state of stunnedContinue reading “Astral Projection”
Tell Him I Said Hi
Chapter Five: Competency | Part 5 They settled on an auction—one they could employ quickly to make up for lost time. Rhea scheduled a meeting for later that week so they could brainstorm and start gathering items, and she promised to book the event hall for the week after. Despite her earlier moments of dishevelmentContinue reading “Tell Him I Said Hi”
Still Happening
Chapter Five: Competency | Part 4 Thirtyx returned to his novel, and Seerla huddled over her notebook as other students filtered in. As the bells chimed 33rd bar, Rhea rushed in, seemingly out of breath. She really was too busy for her own good. “Sorry, sorry,” she gasped. “I know we just settled on thisContinue reading “Still Happening”
Not Even an Idea
Chapter Five: Competency | Part 3 Thirtyx’s frustration at Professor C’s assumption was drowned out by the surge of anger from Rhea. Almost no one double-Comps! Much less someone who’s running three clubs, continuing to help with palace duties, and learning an entirely new form of magic! And even if I wanted to, the absoluteContinue reading “Not Even an Idea”
Looked Over
Chapter Five: Competency | Part 2 Thirtyx’s frustration at Professor C’s assumption was drowned out by the surge of anger from Rhea. Almost no one double-Comps! Much less someone who’s running three clubs, continuing to help with palace duties, and learning an entirely new form of magic! And even if I wanted to, the absoluteContinue reading “Looked Over”
Palace Catering
Chapter Five: Competency | Part 1 The second week of classes added a new layer of chaos to the seniors’ workload. “You should all know the drill now,” Professor C called to the throng of students waiting to enter her classroom. “I’m managing part of the preparatory curriculum for the Law Comp, so if you’reContinue reading “Palace Catering”
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