Chapter Nine: Lockdown | Part 4 Thirtyx spent the rest of the day repeating his assertion that he did not, in fact, have a crush on Seerla—in more mental channels, out loud, and using several different phrasings. He knew they were mostly doing it to annoy him, but there were far worse things they couldContinue reading “The Chaos Was Intentional”
Author Archives: Calley Jones
Resigned Acceptance
Chapter Nine: Lockdown | Part 3 “Sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you guys.” Seerla tucked a strand of escaped hair behind her ear. “Or show up here uninvited. I just… had a question for Thirtyx, and my friends made me mad, and—” “Seerla.” Benn was fixing her with that same condescending look he’d givenContinue reading “Resigned Acceptance”
It’s Not Interference
Chapter Nine: Lockdown | Part 2 “Give that back!” Rhea dove for Benn’s bed, but he was too fast, casting a bubble around himself that Rhea bounced off of. Thirtyx choked back a snicker. By the time she had righted herself, Benn was studying the paper, turning it slowly in his hands. “You study forContinue reading “It’s Not Interference”
Face Value
Chapter Nine: Lockdown | Part 1 Thirtyx started waking at dawn to study while Benn meditated. His nose was typically in a book during breakfast and most of lunch. He spent most free periods and a fair amount of after school time with Seerla, who’d immediately jumped in to help by making copies of allContinue reading “Face Value”
Inspired
Chapter Eight: Declaration of Intent | Part 6 Professor C sighed. “To declare your intent to Comp this late in the term, you need—” “The headmistress’ permission?” He withdrew the signed form from his jacket. She opened it with a dumbfounded look and stared at the signature for an uncomfortable amount of time. “I watchedContinue reading “Inspired”
Totally Different Person
Chapter Eight: Declaration of Intent | Part 5 The headmistress didn’t arrive until almost 6th bar. Her tail gave an annoyed twitch as her eyes fell on Thirtyx. “Venmagalion, forgive me for saying it, but dealing with you is not exactly the way I like to start my morning.” Thirtyx scratched nervously behind one ofContinue reading “Totally Different Person”
Sense of Purpose
Chapter Eight: Declaration of Intent | Part 4 The crunching of leaves grew louder. Thirtyx saw the change on his companions’ faces when they heard it, too. Benn grabbed Thirtyx. Rhea grabbed Seerla. There was a haze of purple sparks, then a tingly sensation rushed over Thirtyx’s skin. He looked down and found his bodyContinue reading “Sense of Purpose”
Night Vision
Chapter Eight: Declaration of Intent | Part 3 “So, what did we miss besides the auction?” Rhea asked. “Since you know where everyone is at all times, I’m guessing you also know the good gossip.” Seerla chuckled. “Sorry to disappoint, but there isn’t much. Everyone was too focused on you two. They were even niceContinue reading “Night Vision”
Like a Language
Chapter Eight: Declaration of Intent | Part 2 Through her thoughts, Thirtyx caught glimpses of Rhea’s stylus dodging around protruding branches to form a complex purple sigil. “Almost… there! Alright, Benn. I’ve got control. Do your thing.” “I’ll never understand magic,” Seerla muttered. “Rhea and Benn can’t have possibly trained for this exact scenario, andContinue reading “Like a Language”
Midnight Picnics
Chapter Eight: Declaration of Intent | Part 1 Much to Thirtyx’s delight, Seerla not only knew the best spot to sneak off the trail, but she also navigated the woods like an expert. He was already beyond relieved that he’d brought her. The pleasant company was an added bonus. “Is it species stereotyping to askContinue reading “Midnight Picnics”
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