“Police are investigating a string of fires across the country over the past several days. Officials now believe it may have been arson. We’ll have more information as the story develops,” A woman on the television explains in a typical reporter voice. I glance up at the TV, hung above the bar, in … Continue reading The Guild – Chapter 55 – Kaitlyn

    “Kaitlyn is gone. Your ultimate weapon, your precious child. Their spirits are shattered. This was not supposed to happen.” I pace before the sarcophagus.     “Nothing ever goes as planned, child,” the vision of Markus appears next to his tomb, arms crossed, a pipe hanging from his lips.     “I am … Continue reading The Guild – Chapter 54 – Selene

    After speaking with the nurse, we let Andrei rest. I knew this would hurt him the most. That’s why I tried to stop Kat from leaving, but she wouldn’t listen to me. I worry how he’ll handle it. As we walk through the halls, I realize I forgot to tell Andrei about the … Continue reading The Guild – Chapter 51 – Caroline

    The first thing I remember is a frightening sadness that crushes down on my chest like a weight like a dozen ten-pound bricks. I am reluctant to open my eyes to the world around me, wishing everything would just disappear, wither to dust and fade away.     I did this to her. … Continue reading The Guild – Chapter 50 – Andrei

    I hear the door open, but I don’t have the energy to be startled. Dark clouds have gathered, but not outside. I’ve managed to unconsciously reflect my emotions in an indoor weather phenomenon. I lay spread eagle on the queen sized bed, hair splayed around me like some sort of octopus, I suspect. … Continue reading The Guild – Chapter 49 – Caroline

    The next day left Kaede and I alone. My future great-grandparents had to leave, thanks to their wartime duties, but left us with a generous amount of rations and access to the hidden hut.     We made sure to stay quiet and despite a lingering headache, I manage to scout the area … Continue reading The Guild – Chapter 48 – Andrei

    Torchlight flickers across the stuffy old room. I sit on one of the rickety pews, my body numb. I stare, unblinking, into the darkness beyond the gilded fence. Events from the past weeks replay in my mind; Logan stealing the book, going after him, being mind controlled in Camelot. All of those mistakes, … Continue reading The Guild – Chapter 47 – Kaitlyn

    Disaster is an understatement. As I become aware of my surroundings and stare at Ryan moaning on the bed, my mind swirls with all the things that went wrong today. I can’t seem to still my racing heart as Ryan wreaths in pain. I don’t imagine the bright white walls help much.   … Continue reading The Guild – Chapter 46 – Caroline 6

    The forest is close, cramped, and dank. A strange mist seems to have coalesced beneath the leafless tangled mess of the canopy overhead and that dampens any sounds that might have hinted at nearby soldiers or wildlife. To be honest, it’s just plain creepy. It sort of reminds me of that Winnie-the-Pooh episode … Continue reading The Guild – Chapter 45 – Andrei

    The early rays of morning trickle in through my window. I lean back against the headboard, run my fingers over the cold, empty sheets beside me. I wonder where he went this time, or rather, when. I wonder why he took Kaede with him. I know Kaede wanted to experience the magic, but … Continue reading The Guild – Chapter 44 – Kaitlyn

    “Hey, Andrei.”     “Mmm?”     “Think we’ll find our way out of here?”     “I don’t know Kae. We’ve been walking around for hours. I think we’re lost.” I mumble.     “So do I, I just mean, other than the door we came in, where do you suppose this … Continue reading The Guild – Chapter 43 – Andrei

    Well, this is boring.     I pick at my nails, frowning at the chip in my beautifully crafted pointer finger. I worked so hard just to keep it looking perfect and rounded for this occasion and now, sitting here, waiting, I’ve gone and broke it… I let out an exasperated sigh.   … Continue reading The Guild – Chapter 42 – Samantha