Author: emilyreed

My sister sat astride the large cat creature, laughing. My sister? I strode away from the second-story window using my energy as a stage. My power buoyed me, swirling purple and red with shimmers of silver, like sparklers at a celebration.  The woman on the far side of the Warlock Society’s tall brick wall did look like me. Thinner with stronger facial features, but we had the same … stronger facial features, but we had the same phosphorescent green eyes and dark, wavy hair. She definitely gave off more badass vibes. With half her head shaved and riding a giant feline, she…

“Welcome to my world. Welcome home.” Emmanuel smiled, his arms around me. Birds sang, welcoming the rising sun.  He stepped up onto the bank and set me down, my feet sinking into soft, wet earth. “Where are we?” Dimitri asked, still standing in the swiftly moving stream, looking up to where the house was only moments ago. A mere flash ago. But now, it was just trees—ancient, snarled trees, … it was just trees—ancient, snarled trees, ferns at their feet. A forest untouched by development. Impossible. Emmanuel did not answer, his hand trailing along my waist for a moment before…

My dying sister vanished in the middle of the night. Usually, Megan called to me before dawn, but sunshine pooled on the bare wood floor beneath the window when I woke. My heart leapt into my throat. She’s dead. After months of fighting, Megan finally…I hadn’t felt it though. Wouldn’t I know if the only person I ever loved— I stumbled out of bed, tangling in my blankets, then raced to her … tangling in my blankets, then raced to her room. Empty. The sheets were folded aside. She must be close. I moved down the hall toward our shared…