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The Peculiar Narrative of Jessie
I look up from clearing the table. My eyes sweep the room for the princess. My eyes are always looking for her. Not only is-was-she my best friend, she’s my responsibility. As children we had run of the palace and the courtyard. But ever since Princess Luna returned from her fancy boarding school, she’s had…
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Don’t Leave Me
Bang. Alexa, Lauren and I crash through the venue doors, laughing into the chilly December air. We’d spent the last three hours at our friend Leo’s birthday party, a party that ended ten minutes ago. Now, both Alexa’s and Lauren’s parents are here so I walk with them outside. I haven’t called my mom yet.…
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Chapter 3
The next day, I’m dragged from my cave-room. I don’t know where I’m going. I kick and scratch, but Jedidiah’s grip is unyielding. He drags me to another cave room. The man he calls Raidyn is in it, just standing there, half covered by shadows. What is with him and shadows? I involuntarily shudder. I’m…
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Zach
“Zach!” yells my father, beckoning me to come and meet another guest of his social gatherings. What in reality are exclusive parties for the rich organized by Mayor Barker. I absolutely despise them. Unfortunately, life as the Mayor’s son is more or less like this every single day. Parties, meetings, parties, luncheon – no, that’s…