The kitchen was cold, and Tris pulled the edges of her nightrobe closer as she stepped inside, her bare feet curling in protest against the cold floor. She turned on the light and blinked her eyes against the bright fluorescence. She blinked again, but this time it was not about the light. Blood. It was … More Random Nonsense
So, started a brand new prologue for The Lost Race. I’m happy where it is going. The house was quiet and Richard’s heart was hammering in his chest as he ran inside, hoping against all hope that he wasn’t too late. The blood and the bodies he ignored, his eyes searching for Mira. He moved … More The Lost Race (rewrite)
A/n: This is the beginning of a new project. It will either be a short stoiry or a novella. When he woke, it was dark, but that could be because he was in a dark room. Next it occurred to him that he was still alive. Someone had saved him. Why can’t humans just let … More New short work
The man stood frozen in fear. Even his innards seemed to be frozen. He wet his lips and wondered what else fate had in store for him. Was he destined to die like this, naked and alone in this dense forest, swallowed by a snake? He, who was the scion of a most noble line, … More Sneak peeks
Chapter Six Rowen wasn’t certain why he felt uncomfortable, but he was. Sleep refused to come, no matter what he did. It could have been the excitement of the day, but he didn’t think so. Did they make a mistake, allowing the humans to stay? Rowen knew their history, their tendency for needless violence especially … More The Lost Race
Chapter Five The room was the same as before. What had he expected? That it would have changed by itself? Mark felt foolish. They all sat themselves in the couch and the chairs. It was Rowen who broke the silence. “I don’t know your names,” he said. “Oh, we’re so sorry!” Mark said, feeling his … More The Lost Race
Chapter Four The man who had rescued them smiled, and came forward with his hand outstretched. The smile was warm and made Mark feel relaxed. “I am Swar,” the man said “I know you have been through an ordeal and I am sorry that I have to disturb you right now. I would not have … More The Lost Race
Chapter Three Mark found himself lying on a bed when he woke. He had no idea where he was or what time it was. He was definitely alive. Were his friends safe? He tried to sit up. “You’re awake,” Mark turned his head so suddenly towards the voice that spoke that he nearly fell off, … More The Lost Race
Chapter Two Mark was feeling nervous as they approached the planet. It looked similar to earth from space. What awaited them down there? It was not likely for the planet to be uninhabited. What would the natives be like? Would they welcome them or would they turn them away? He thought of the children in … More The Lost Race
Chapter Eight Aditya sat in a corner, feeling out of place and bored. He and Abhi had arrived at Shyam and Vina’s house at six and had been ushered into this room. It was a large room which was already full of people the same age as Abhi and Aditya had immediately felt out of … More The Banished Secret
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