It’s cold outside

October 9, 2014November 3, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

The story so far... A bolt of hot energy shot through my body. I gasped for air as a wave of nausea washed over me. Stumbling out of the cold crypt, I retched into an empty urn at the edge of the burial plot. Dizzy and disoriented, I crawled back to the far corner of … Continue reading It’s cold outside

The doctor is in

October 8, 2014January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

The story so far... The ambient stench was stomach-churning. Lifting his jacket, Quentin smelled under his arm. The fetor wasn’t from him, despite his early stage of decomposition. Pushing aside the soiled sheet of cardboard that covered him, Quentin, stood and stretched. The smell was coming from all the unwashed bodies dwelling in a small tent … Continue reading The doctor is in

The hunt begins

October 7, 2014October 29, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 2 Comments

Part 1: Contractual obligation Part 2: Host for hire He reached out and grabbed my arm, then pulled me through the open crypt doorway. My whole world went black. Loosening his tie with one hand, Quentin stepped out into the cold clear winter air and flew. That should have been the end of it, but somewhere … Continue reading The hunt begins

A ghostly past

June 9, 2014October 29, 2014 ~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

Agatha’s Story so far... Queen Maud covered her mouth with her hands as best she could, trying to shield her face from the sand kicked up by the guard as he struggled with her across the beach. Once inside the dark tent, set off from the rest of the camp, Maud pulled away from Calen, … Continue reading A ghostly past

Blood orange sun

May 20, 2014January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

Previously: "I know who you are, who you really are Noone." Duncan watched for Agatha's reaction. When she didn't flinch, he continued. "You know how old women tell children stories about monsters to make them behave? I already knew about monsters. My nanny told me about you, to give me hope." Duncan handed Agatha's rosary … Continue reading Blood orange sun

On the right path

March 30, 2014January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

Agatha remained huddled beneath the rugs with Duncan, afraid to even breathe. Straining to hear whether the guard had companions, Agatha dared to lift a corner to look out into the open tent. Duncan stayed her hand, laying a finger against his lips. He scooted backward away from her, slowly uncovering his head. Looking around … Continue reading On the right path