“I can’t believe I’m actually doing this.” All her life, Kalika had spent hours poring over her grandpere’s diaries, blueprints and other things in his study. She had gone in and out of portals while I was in Hollow Earth and traveled far and wide. Nothing, however, had prepared her for this. She knew she wasn’t invincible and had embraced death, ( Read more... )

Anirudh had lived a fairly uneventful life. He read books constantly and sold sweets at a market to make money for his family, but that was about it. He tried to spend as much time as he could helping his mother and putting his ideas in motion, but at the end of the day,that’s all they were. He had always wished he could meet someone clever like ( Read more... )

Axandra chose to go to a marketplace that always made her favorite treats. She was extremely upset and didn’t understand why her brother would even bother with commoners. “What brings you to our humble abode, your highness?” a young man said. “I wanted to be by myself, without my procession or maids. This place as always had my favorite fruits and ( Read more... )

Axandra had always felt privileged. She was a woman, but men listened to her. She had been allowed to learn and observe her father and the others in court and made sure to learn from anyone and everyone in court. Asking questions and wanting wisdom from her elders wasn’t inappropriate and she prided herself on using feminine wiles to her advantage ( Read more... )

Tavi had spent all day training new recruits. He came home and his spirits were lifted when he saw his beautiful wife. He had always admired Axandra from afar and never hoped to speak in her presence, let alone win her hand. He knew they were different, but it was the greatest gift his friend had ever given him. He was hurt when he leaned over to ( Read more... )

I’m Aarya and this is my sister Anuja. If you need anything, we’ll be helping you,” Aarya said. “Thank you. I’d like to go to my room,” Avara said. “That’s not possible. The princess wants you to meet him,” Anuja said. “Very well. Take me to him,” Avara said quietly. She’d be polite,but she wasn’t going to be warm or encourage him in any way. She ( Read more... )

Bailyana made it a habit of taking her father out for a walk every afternoon. She was convinced that it would make him get well. She refused to believe the doctors and Aryan was too eager to claim the throne. “We must make use of the little time we have left, daughter. I have many things to say to you,” the king said.

“We have plenty of time. You’ll ( Read more... )

          “Damnit.” I had been staring at a blank document for 20 minutes and still couldn’t come up with anything. It was day three and my story was due, but I had nothing. I couldn’t think about what to write about. NaNoWriMo had flown out the window yesterday, but today was even worse ( Read more... )

Aryan considered himself a lucky man. He was married to a beautiful, wonderful woman, he had a close relationship with his sister and his general was someone he could trust. His father’s health was ailing, but he was ready to be king. He had never expected for the traders to bring in such an exquisite beauty among the peasants and serfs they came ( Read more... )

 
When Aria came home, she was in a daze. Emily had gone with Hannah and between spencer going to jail and Mona dying such a gruesome death, it was too much to process. On top of everything, she would have sworn that she spotted Ali. She was smug and Aria wanted to slap her. No matter what Mona had done, it wasn’t funny and she didn ( Read more... )