Everyone needs something to keep them company Fisk stared through the pet shop window, taking in all the animals. He wanted one. No, he needed one. If he was going to be anything like a human, a pet was a necessity. “Hey, Fisk.” Jimmy came to stand beside him. …

One path that leads to love, or maybe not — Evelyn glanced over her shoulder, heart pounding, as footsteps echoed in the empty alleyway. This was the worst idea she ever had. Here she was, all alone, searching for a witch who could cast a love spell. What was wrong with her? Fog lifted off the empty streets to further…

Adventure awaits just on the other side of the door — The faded red key felt heavy in Jasmine’s hand as she stared down the hall of doors. Her mother always told her to stay away from this part of the castle. It was too dangerous. Jasmine couldn’t stop herself from wanting to explore and go on a grand adventure. She…

It’s just a little water, it can’t hurt you — Don’t touch the trees, what few there are. Keep your mouth and nose covered when traveling off the island, and whatever you do, don’t fall into the marshes of Ondorius V. Kelly grew up hearing the rules almost every day. …

An interesting date with an interesting guy — Anna hurried across the busy street as fast as her high-heeled shoes would allow. She was running late for her first date with the man she met just the other day in the clothing store. A smile graced her lips as she thought about their meeting. He was looking for…

If it looks wrong, it probably is — Julia interlaced her fingers with Calvin’s as they walked down the dirt path. Trees lined either side of the road, broken only by the small groupings of purple flowers that popped up every few trees. The shade was a great relief from the sun’s merciless rays. After walking for nearly…

Sometimes lessons are learned too late — The cold ground beneath her cooled some of the fire raging inside Jessica. This conversation had been a long time coming, but now that she was here, staring at the grave marker, no words would come from her mouth. Jessica brushed her fingers over the name and let them drift…

Not everything is what it seems — The vines thickened, covering the opening. Green wrapped around Trina’s face, covering her eyes and mouth. She tried to scream, but the thick vine blocked any sound that would have come out. Her hands clawed at the plant frantically, but it did little to help. A coldness wrapped around her…

Even pretty things can be dangerous — Trina stared in wonder as she stepped off the spaceship and got her first look at the floating gardens of Tannaris. Vines hung down from the top of the dome, purple and blue flowers sat on almost every leaf. A large waterfall in the middle of the gardens demanded her…