Novel

Chapter 16 The Reunification and Battle Jordi spoke quickly, “I was looking for you, I found your note with your secret writing, oh, and Aurelio! And I was coming to look for you, but then the rain started and the matrade wouldn’t let me leave, but then I left when the sun came out, but that was just the eye of … Read more

Chapter 15 The Discovery The storm: into the underground, the truth revealed  Cecelia had been warming herself in the morning sunshine when a dark cold cloud blew in. It gave her a chill and it was a sign that this might be the day to inact her plan. The Medicane storm was crawling in off the sea, and it came with … Read more

Chapter 14 The Wedding Party Jordi talks with Rafiq, Dalia, and Zain and understands what’s happened Some flowers are for joy and celebration, and some flowers are for sorrow and loss. The petals that had been torn off the flowers to be thrown over the bride in celebration were now blown and piled up in sorrow against the wall by where … Read more

Chapter 13 Aurelio Escapes Aurelio eats the dog then runs away Jordi kept his door locked, as Estel had advised. He thought about just keeping it closed at all times, but then he feared that Aurelio could open door knobs. Aurelio knew that he needed to keep out of sight, so he avoided the great room, instead sleeping in Bonito and … Read more

Chapter 12 Praise of Many the Fear of Some Showing off Aurelio “Samira, Samira!” Jordi tugged at the flowing jacket of Bonito’s business guest. “Look at that!” He pointed to the web on the fireplace facade.  “Looks like you haven’t been cleaning well, Jordi. Better climb up there and take care of those webs.” “No! That’s not what I meant,” he … Read more

Chapter 11 Aurelio’s Beginning Aurelio found in the forest Bonito was glad to be following Oliver. It had seemed unnecessary when they were still on the paved road, but here in the D’Angular National Park, on this road restricted to four wheel drive only, it was a relief to him. They had come up from the city into the park, but … Read more

Chapter 10 Reality The egg sack:  The lump grew and stretched her skin, and as it grew she could see that in the center there was a hole like where one has had an ear pierced . Under the skin she could see a rough dark mass that could be pushed back and forth, and felt fluttery to her fingers. Looking … Read more

Chapter 9 The Eating and the Eaten “You may go tonight,” he said. “May I?” “Yes, the night is right. Don’t forget that I am always here for you. Waiting for you. I will watch over you. Here wear this.” He pulled out a tight pair of jeans, heals, and a cropped shirt. “No bra,” he said as he watched her … Read more

Printable Version Chapter 8 The Job Description   Lorelei gives Cecelia a tour Lorelei shook Cecelia awake, “Mona, Your training begins today.” “Where have you been? I haven’t seen you in days, over a week.” “I’ve been scouting. I’ve needed to look and prepare. You’re to be trained today. It’s a special honor. It was my honor, but I’m used up … Read more

Printable Version Chapter 7 Getting Ready The Love Letter   Jordi mailed Cecelia a hand written letter on fine parchment:   My Dearest Cecelia,   Our first meeting was resplendent like an early morning moon rise in the spring. I am so happy to be betrothed to you, and desire to tell you of how our first meeting has deeply affected … Read more