Chapter Four: A Helping Hand | Part 2 The clocktower bells chimed 26th bar. Instead of rising, Rhea released a prolonged groan and slumped harder against the table. “Let me talk to Seerla,” Thirtyx said. “We have our capstone next block. I can corner her if I get a head start—explain the situation, talk herContinue reading “Better Than an Empty Booth”
Category Archives: Traitor to the Throne
Backup Plans
Chapter Four: A Helping Hand | Part 1 The afternoon free period found Thirtyx and the twins at their usual table in the library trying to keep Rhea from pulling her hair out. In a flash of purple smoke, a slip of paper appeared before her, and she snatched it up hungrily. Her eyes barelyContinue reading “Backup Plans”
Majors and Minors
Chapter Three: Business as Usual | Part 5 “But before you all peruse the robust program of extracurricular activities Wydewood proudly offers, it is time for class,” the headmistress continued. “If everyone could please place a hand on your table, we will distribute your schedules.” Azirenne and her vice-heads each raised a finger and beganContinue reading “Majors and Minors”
Glory to Grimmary and Praise to the Twins
Chapter Three: Business as Usual | Part 4 “Oh by the Twins—save me.” Rhea practically threw herself into the open chair beside Thirtyx. She tossed her blonde hair like a curtain beside her face as if to hide behind it. “They actually think I care about the exact shade of red Marina’s family repainted theirContinue reading “Glory to Grimmary and Praise to the Twins”
Seerla
Chapter Three: Business as Usual | Part 3 “Yeah, sure.” Thirtyx gestured to the empty chair. He wouldn’t admit it, but it made him less nervous not to be alone. Seerla set down her plate of fruit and some oat-based goo Thirtyx had never had the courage to try. “You’re not eat—” her eyes narrowedContinue reading “Seerla”
Adoring Public
Chapter Three: Business as Usual | Part 2 As they headed down the stairs toward the dining hall, Thirtyx pulled at his collar with disdain. “I miss my lounging clothes already.” “Psh, I spent half of break in my military uniform. This is practically casual wear for me.” “Yes, yes, your posh palace life isContinue reading “Adoring Public”
Sparkly Meditation
Chapter Three: Business as Usual | Part 1 Thirtyx vaguely registered Benn moving around in the morning, but he had no desire to rise himself. Perhaps he hadn’t truly slept well in weeks. Perhaps, despite the locked door, he’d always worried someone would make their way in without Benn there to defend him. So heContinue reading “Sparkly Meditation”
You’ll Get Used to It
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”
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”
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