Chapter Two: Golden Sparks | Part 6 Several bars of nonstop talking later, Thirtyx had a pretty good picture of the glimmering streets, odd creatures, and rigid lifestyle of Iwabo Pfah. Even if he believed everything they’d told him, he wasn’t sure his brain could hold any more information about the place. As Benn andContinue reading “You’ll Get Used to It”
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That Was Years Ago
Chapter Two: Golden Sparks | Part 5 Through his own frantic breaths, Thirtyx heard the grind of glass on glass. Benn’s weight shifted on the bed. He smacked his lips. Glass on glass again, then Benn was wrapping Thirtyx’s fingers around another vial—another calming potion, this one half drank. Thirtyx didn’t hesitate this time beforeContinue reading “That Was Years Ago”
Tactical Advantage
Chapter Two: Golden Sparks | Part 4 Thirtyx inhaled a shuddering breath. “So— so, Grimmary…?” Benn nodded grimly. “Yeah, he knows Pfah magic, too. Doesn’t use it very often… and he doesn’t want us to, either. The knowledge that borrowing their magic is even possible is wildly dangerous. That’s why he didn’t want to tellContinue reading “Tactical Advantage”
The Gold Is New
Chapter Two: Golden Sparks | Part 3 Thirtyx’s heart raced with the thrill of being handed a juicy secret on a silver platter. Rhea rose from Benn’s trunk and approached the door with unusual hesitation. She pressed her shoulder against it as if ensuring it was closed properly. Her eyes darted around the room toContinue reading “The Gold Is New”
Protected Intelligence
Chapter Two: Golden Sparks | Part 2 Thirtyx blinked at his friends as if in a trance. Rhea was the first to clear her throat and look up. “We snuck in last night before everyone else showed up. Stayed in the diplomatic suite. Grimm didn’t want an audience.” That shook Thirtyx out of his spiral.Continue reading “Protected Intelligence”
Panic
Chapter Two: Golden Sparks | Part 1 Thirtyx blinked at his friends as if in a trance. Rhea perched on the edge of the trunk with an exaggerated eye roll. “Thirtyx, tell Benn he’s being ridiculous. Whyever would we drop his bags off first, then abandon you while we brought my stuff downstairs, then haveContinue reading “Panic”
Alone
Chapter One: The Absent Royals | Part 5 More from a sense of listlessness than anything, Thirtyx watched the caravans for a while. A new carriage would pull up to the drop-off point. A student, sometimes with family, would hop out and stretch. They’d search the crowd for any friends who might have arrived earlier.Continue reading “Alone”
Survival Skill
Chapter One: The Absent Royals | Part 4 Thirtyx clenched his fists, but it was an empty threat. Veriths were incredibly stealthy and excellent lie detectors, and they could survive without solid food. But unlike all the other peoples of Lamiakk, they couldn’t do magic. Just one of the myriad reasons Thirtyx hung out withContinue reading “Survival Skill”
Watch it, Venmy
Chapter One: The Absent Royals | Part 3 Thirtyx was back through the courtyard and on the path to the main gate before his brain caught up to his body. He could get ahead of the gossip. He could claim some high ground, examine the whole line of carriages, and be the first to knowContinue reading “Watch it, Venmy”
Nothing New
Chapter One: The Absent Royals | Part 2 Despite his hunger, Thirtyx was eager to avoid the overcrowded dorm building for as long as possible. He turned instead toward the recreational hall, hands in his pockets, head down—a survival mechanism to deflect any unwanted attention his pointed ears and long-pupiled eyes might attract. The olderContinue reading “Nothing New”
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