Hexla was at least able to rid herself of the negative side effects of alcohol, and we were on the road early the next morning. If I had thought, we were nearly across the plains, I was wrong. “Rain,” Luke spoke absently when we had stopped riding at midday to eat and give our … More Chapter 17: Welcome to the Ross Wood
The year began like the past except it had Gem. Our relationship flourished as the first term went on. The new aspects had to be kept in secret, the kissing and the romancing. Kevin obviously knew, so did those who spent time close to both of us, especially when most of them had figured … More Chapter 12: Speaker Demetrius Skagora
My second year began after the break between terms. The break was a long month and a week. I spent most of it with Kevin and my other friends trying to stay as preoccupied as I could. The best thing I could do about Gem was to try and not think of her, or of … More Of Blood Chapter 11: Second Year
Dmitry enters the second term during of his first year at the church. School is perhaps only the second biggest challenge he will face. … More Chapter 9: Fall
I stopped in front of a blacksmith, one of the apprentices had set up an array of knifes, swords, and axe heads. There were many and more practical wares at the stand, but I had no interest shovels and stakes. I still had the dagger I’d bought of the … More Of Blood Chapter 7: First Semester
