Bile rises in my throat as I adjust my grip on my sword, perspiration forming at the nape of my neck. My vision moves from one zombie to the next, assessing weaknesses and anticipating my attack. “Here we go,” Asher raises his blade. His gaze is locked on the Ragers leading the group right to ...

I walk home, holding my potion tightly. It glows blue in the afternoon sun. The concoction is one of illusion. If you give it to someone, they’ll see whatever you choose. There’s a burning taper in the kitchen window. Seeing it makes me stop. I haven’t lit a candle in days. I don’t need them ...

Our troupe of younglings played and sang diligently as we crossed the towering wooden gates. The stone courtyard greeted everyone with icy facade, covered in green cloak, as the passage behind us slammed shut. Torches hung from the inner walls, and candles adorned the path that led deeper into the patio. The atmosphere was majestic ...

He was an unimposing, but very interesting figure. “My name is James O’Donnell. I wanted to come in person to express gratitude for interposing last night and make sure you’re okay.” “I should be thanking you,” Elizabeth said. “You had everything handled and saved me after I tried to play hero.” “Yet I doubt you ...

Content Warning: Sexual Content   Everything about her was perfect: the softness of her skin, those whimpers that escaped her as he pressed his arousal to her core, the bite of her fingers against his neck as she fought the need to grind against him. That last part was going to be his undoing; he ...

The soft roar of the waves grows faint as we make our way deeper into the underbrush of Barrier Island. We landed at its southernmost point. The lab we are searching for is said to be isolated somewhere in this forest. Val flicks fronds out of her hair, plants her hand on her hip, and ...

Between the apartment complexes, the cathedral’s spires pierced the brooding sky. The forecast predicted a clear day, but the pillars of dark clouds augured a different outcome. “Figures.” Sam looked away from the ill weather omen. Why care? The black bank of cloud looked more prophetic the closer he got. What kind of whirlwind of ...

Out in the forest clearing, Hawthorn and I sit in the grass with fresh cups of tea. The sun is warm on my skin. “Now what?” “Just breathe in the air. Feel the surrounding roots. Witchcraft is about connecting with nature.” I close my eyes and try to focus. I’m able to pick out the ...

“I’m coming home!” Sam’s vision blurred as he went faster. “Don’t.” His sister’s voice was steady. “She’s okay for now. Her breathing has calmed, and as soon as she eats or drinks, I’ll let you know. Besides, with rush hour traffic, it’ll take you twice as long as it did me to drive here.” Sam ...

Content Warning: Sexual Content and Graphic Sexual Scenes When Pandora stepped out of the portal into Nyx’s office, her attention snapped to the row of enchanted windows. The view was still her favorite thing, even a month later. The gods didn’t follow the same linear timeline as mortals, so the view was from a distant ...