From the box, the pink metallic stand emerges, pulled out gently but firmly.
Placed on the table next to another, different stand, it is given a phone to hold.
The stand is roughly treated, being moved this way and that, until,
at last, the jerking stops, the new owner smiles and the stand is
left to do what it was made to do for hours on end.
Hold a tablet and let the owner play.
Previously; 1/ Battle 2/ Reckoning 3/Dragon Seeks a Callaghan 4/That’s Not My Name 5/I Know His Name Fated! I gasp at his comment, but a playful smile plays along his lips and his eyes change to something horse-like, before becoming man like again. He nods and I hear Aunt Em’s voice in my head. “Same…
Ava casts her eyes on her new home for the first time while Athanasios has issues to resolve. Previously: 18 – Crossing Over 19 – France The New Home Athanasios The pull of the portal leaves us and the pack is gathered, waiting for us. “Go on ahead,” I instruct. “We will walk…
Athanasios and Ava continue their journey and stop off in France. Previously: 17 – The Journey 18 – Crossing Over France All too soon, Alexandros begins to drop in altitude, though slowly; a fact I am grateful for. He homes in on his pack, who are waiting just outside the Shifter Transport Station. Less than…
Ava has a surprise kin visit, all because of Athanasios. Previously: 7/ The Trial 8/ The Champion Kin & Family Follow Your Heart “Dad?!” I call out and leave Athanasios’ embrace to hug my father. From behind him, my brother appears and I laugh, grin and hug him. He’s eighteen now, legally a man and…
Here’s an idea I picked up from another author. A short story, maybe the start of more. A battle looms close, the Witches prepare. For what, who and why? Read on! Awaken My cousin’s voice broke through my dreams, bringing me to alertness in a few seconds. “Ava, come on! Aunty Em needs us.” Her…
Previously; 4/That’s Not My Name 5/ I Know His Name 6/ Fated and Bashful Merrick goes on trial The Trial The Minister is waiting in James’ office as Athanasios and I are escorted up. The Minister raises his eyebrows at me. “There’s no need for the young witch to be here,” he commands and Athanasios…
