I still can't believe what I saw this morning. Andrei made the whole cave just… disappear. I knew Guardians had incredible power, but I never imagined he could do that. I sit in the cafeteria, staring into a mug of tea in a haze of disbelief. I wonder what Lava will do when … Continue reading The Guild – Chapter 159 – Kaitlyn

    After Kaitlyn leaves, I begin to shake. I can’t believe what I’ve just done! I stare down at my hands with disgust, feelings like I’m looking at someone else's hands instead of my own. I feel so disconnected.     ‘Don’t take all the credit. It was mostly me,’ the lava jeers.   … Continue reading The Guild – Chapter 158 – Heath

    I find myself on the white sands of a beach. The water laps the shore gently and the cry of gulls high above break the otherwise silent landscape. Behind me is a copse of bushes that runs along the length of the beach, providing cover and protection from the wind.     I … Continue reading The Guild – Chapter 157 – Andrei

    The room is nearly pitch dark, lit with only the light of the stars when I hear my phone buzz on the dresser. I sit up, crawling off the edge of the bed to retrieve it. Andrei snores softly behind me, undisturbed by my movement. I don't know how he can sleep so … Continue reading The Guild – Chapter 156 – Kaitlyn

The flames flicker brightly, crackling under the cool light of the full moon that bathes the forest in the dark of night. The warmth of the little fire before me radiates outward, staving off the chill of the night. The forest surrounding my little camp is dark as it encroaches on the small safe place … Continue reading Campfire – Kerry

    After Gwen’s scolding, I have a newfound determination to ensure Kat is getting enough rest. To be honest, I’m feeling the pressure between my mom and Gwen telling me I have to keep her safe. Not to mention the none too subtle hints that Mom’s been dropping about marriage. It’s apparent to me … Continue reading The Guild – Chapter 155 – Andrei

“I’ve never been on a road trip before. This ought to be fun,” Alex says with excitement as he jingles the keys to the apple-red convertible parked outside the tavern. “You don’t call what we’ve been doing for the past year a road trip?” Arya questions as she stops opposite Alex by the passenger side … Continue reading Road Trip – Alex and Arya