Romance
Earth Beneath Your Feet (CH 12)
The next day dawned bright and sunny, without a cloud in the sky. Avtandil prepared himself and readied gear for his journey. Then he called Shermadin and gave him a letter tied with gold and sealed with wax. This would be read to the armies when they realized their general was gone. Until then, it would be kept away.
By H. J. Buell24 days ago in Chapters
Firebug: Chapter 13 - Sick Day
As soon as Thaddeus learned what happened in the weight room, he insisted Theo stay home from school the following day. Normally, Theo would complain about such an unnecessary inconvenience. He wasn't injured that badly, nor was he physically ill. Spontaneous human combustion tended to drain one severely, though, rendering him too exhausted to protest. Mostly, however, Theo heeded his father's orders for Roman's sake.
By Natalie Gray24 days ago in Chapters
The Lament of Shermadin (CH 11)
Shermadin cried out in denial when he heard what was planned, begging his friend to consider a different course of action. “Why must you face the dangers of our frontier without aid? I will accompany you, and we will ride away from the Kingdom together. Do you not think I would prefer the earth to cradle me beside instead of knowing you were alone when you needed my help most?”
By H. J. Buell25 days ago in Chapters
Avtandil's Confession (CH 10)
For twenty days, Avtandil rode across the Kingdom. He journeyed without pause, often riding through the night. In his heart, every step forward was one closer to Tinatin, the treasure and joy of his world. Nothing would steer him from his course or the fulfillment of his vows. He was neither cold nor tired, as the fires of love within kept him warm and filled with vigor.
By H. J. Buell26 days ago in Chapters
A Meeting with the King (CH 09)
As General of the armies, he could not simply leave the Kingdom without permission from Rostevan, so he went to see him. When he entered the audience hall, Avtandil learned the King was busy. Frustrated, he gave a brief message to the chamberlain.
By H. J. Buell27 days ago in Chapters
Tinatin's Secret (CH 08)
“I know you are in love with me. There is no lie in saying this. Your heart is my captive, and you are my prisoner. Tears flow from your eyes without pause, and your soul is rent by my absence. I am certain you cannot escape this Fate because I am also slain thousands of times over. Perhaps you might ask yourself what King wants for lovers, but you would be misguided. I am no stranger to admiration from afar, but I have always belonged to you. Until now, I alone have kept this knowledge.”
By H. J. Buell28 days ago in Chapters
An Unexpected Gift (CH 07)
No more than a knock at the door, and the world fell from Avtandil’s feet. Like a steed galloping across an open plain, his heart raced within his chest. He had never met Tinatin alone. There were always prying eyes in the Kingdom. No one was aware of his secret, but, despite the late hour, the ache in his soul would not let him resist her summons.
By H. J. Buell29 days ago in Chapters
The Strange Knight (CH 05)
Shermadin called out to Avtandil and Rostevan, gesturing towards the young Knight weeping in the distance. The servants and soldiers turned as well, their eyes resting on the stranger. They admired him from afar, wondering where he had come from and marveling at his appearance.
By H. J. Buellabout a month ago in Chapters
Storms That Know My Name . Content Warning.
It was a dark, moonless November night. The apartment was empty except for the two of them. Arym was hurting inside, though nothing in the way he carried himself ever revealed it. That notion, however, never applied to Kira. She could see through him. To her, his face was like a glass window in a summer house facing the sea. When the waters were calm, reflecting sunlight, she could stare out endlessly and feel his warmth. But when the waters stormed, the window offered no shield. No lattice of glass could hide the violence beneath.
By glowlikevegaabout a month ago in Chapters
