Not one hour after Arvid had drifted to sleep, he woke up to a noise from the tavern four floors below. The unmistakable sound of a wooden mug slamming on a table, amplified by his Neraidan ears. “Aye!” a chorus of drunk men cheered in newfound confidence. “An’ Blood-Demhain or no, we gonna’ let him ...

While watching over the newest member, Mili discovers something wonderful.

Arvid knew it was a risk stopping in the human town. It would only bring trouble. But months on the forest trails alone, drinking his homemade berry and root wines, left much to be desired. The constant itch in his mind was soothed by another pull from the thick green bottle the barkeep sold him ...

My head rests on a pillow,but my body feels restless. I nudge youto share your pillow. Our bodies mingle,and feelings intensify. Your pillow slidesto my hips. When my head lays on your pillow,it doesn’t rest for long.

Vocair was fast, but the water always slowed her down. She enjoyed out-pacing dolphins and having to slay things that thought she looked delicious. As if. It took longer to cross the ocean this way. No one would catch me on a plane. Not in all the nine hells. Those things are death traps. She ...

The only tavern-inn for three leagues was teeming with life on the cold winter night. The movement and light from within summoned an image of dozens of fireflies gathered in a jar. Inside the log-stacked structure, seven men tall, the first floor bustled with laughter. Below, the rattle of dice in cups and the melodious ...

Javana screamed. Not a someone please help me cry, but a blood-curling ‘put me out of my misery’ shriek.

I… I lost my thoughts for a while. We were in a different place. I want to go home. Javana sniffed. What was the incredible scent? My stomach growled. No. That came out of my mouth. I sound like an animal.

Alara, in complete rapport with Jacard, saw through his eyes, though she sat in a meditative position on a mountain several miles away. Jacard noticed two unknown wolves approaching the area. He attempted to keep his position with the sun behind him. The recent additions made it more strenuous since their distances place them at ...

Jacard pushed with his wings towards that current. It picked him up and carried him. He relaxed and let the wind do the work. Once it died, he switched to another and then another. I am flying.