Another day in the village has gone by without Demi’s return to the Earthen villages. My dear friend of the Earth’s people left on a ship to heal those of a far off land. I, unfortunately was not one of the Reaper’s chosen for the escapade. The villages of the natural elements, fire, water, air, earth, and even death lived under the generous rule of the King and Queen of Light. The King and Queen ...

It wasn’t just the kingdom feeling gloomy this awful day. The world felt our pain as it let loose with horrible storms all day long. Everyone in the kingdom gathered in our homes and in public altar buildings, to make sacrifices of small animals to our prince. Later this evening, every citizen was to report to the castle’s courtyard to witness the ultimate sacrifice.

Our Prince, Prince Cal, ...

Trapped. Caged. Dark. Empty. Lost.

Where am I? How did I get here? What happened to me?

The last thing I remembered was falling asleep at my friend Cass’s house. I was on the couch that week because my apartment building was being fumigated and Cass let me stay until I was able to go back. I had been so, so tired from the day’s events of shopping and work at the office that I could har...

“Angel, you know I can’t show you my face. I’m a hero, it’s for my own good.” He grinned at me. I could tell he was smiling as I watched his eyes squint.

“Oh, if you sure, Viper, if that is your real name.” I rolled my eyes, turning my back on the fire escape as he crouched on the window sill.

“Of course it isn’t my real name, sweetness, but like I said, I can never reveal it to you.” H...