Council Stories

an Epistolary story

Eallair had bumped through life, following Tor's lead, but with the date for his own visit to the proving grounds looming, he needs to be sure of his own heart. Unfortunately, with his gift playing havoc with his eyesight, and the glare of others auras ensuring a constant migraine, it's proving difficult to focus on what he wants from life. It seemed easier to down a bottle of absinthe and pass out in a stranger's bed, than to worry about whether or not he should even be taking the trials. But maybe the trials were the answer to his problems; hadn't the Taghadairean taken Deòthas's magic as her sacrifice? Maybe they would take his gift too. And if they found him unworthy? Well, then he wouldn't need to worry about anything ever again. Tancred couldn't remember the last time he felt happy. Being chief had always been an honour, but after millennia of life, he was beginning to feel tired, stretched thin; his weariness went into his very soul. If he'd been another chief, in another time, he might have fallen on his sword, but as so many people kept reminding him, the Comhairle couldn't afford a change of leadership. The nobles would use his fall to justify the disbandment of the Council, and with evil still gathering, no one could afford that. Even warrior chiefs need something to live for, though. The lull left in the wake of the Manipulator's death was only ever going to provide a temporary peace. Raghnall had gone to ground. Cailean's demonic sponsors were unlikely to abandon their quest for chaos simply because one minion had fallen. The question? Who was going to make the next move, and can the Comhairle come through the next battle unscathed?

Blurb

"I love you," he said, but I couldn't return those words back...not yet".-Rose _*_ As Rose chooses to stay back in Xenopia for Adrian (only for a month). Rose soon realizes that her stay is not going to be as smooth as she thought it would be. She is in danger, and more important of all the 'Flame of life' is in danger. Will the dragon of flame tell its tale finally??? Her life is revolving around secrets. This time even darker. A thrilling tale of Rose's journey awaits for you ahead. So stay till the end. *Attention*- This is book 2 of this series. Highest rankings. #1 theflame - 7/3/20 #11 dreamworld - 7/3/20 #39 magicpowers - 1/4/20

In the middle of nowhere, there is a school composed of over four-hundred students and faculty total. Why would anyone go to a school like this? Well, what parents wouldn't want their child to receive a quality education at an elite school for free just because their child has what the school deems a "talent"? Well, let me tell you something, this school has more secrets than an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb. There is a saying here, and it goes something like "you either get the diploma, or you get your obituary." It isn't a lie. My school year starts off with joining clubs, meeting new people, and -oh, how could I forget?- a murder. Sounds fun, right? It turns out that this school has had a spike of suicides, disappearances, and murders. With the help of the strange people I have met along the way on my journey through this odd and mysterious school, I will discover the truth behind the murders and my reason for being admitted into this asylum.

Silver moonshine is a 19 year old writer who discovers that her past has been a bunch of lies. And shes not entirely human. Join her as she is thrown into her werewolf past and finds out who she truly is.

Two single mums share their experience of a tough life they've endured whilst living on one of Britain's most council estate city seen in the past decade. After surviving through numerous pregnancies and breakups, these two money, drug and sex addicted milfs really test how much stress they can withstand.

In the small town of Forest's Meadow Claire and her family try to find a place for themselves as they try to forget the reasons why they had to leave their home and life during the summer. Their secrets can get them in danger. There she will meet Dan and Jim, two boys at her age who have their own secrets as well as the same urge to be with her. As autumn gives its place to winter secrets will be revealed and friends might become enemies. But who will win Claire's heart? Who is her true mate?

Elizabeth is a spirit, living in a world of her kind. However she doesn't believe she belongs there and finds herself desiring to live in the human world. Her love from previous lives however, is certain she belongs in the spirit world with him and will do anything in his power to stop her falling in love with the human world or finding her true soul mate. What Elizabeth and the others don't realise is that an immense danger hangs low in the cold air and what will start with love will end with death.

In a school where silence speaks louder than words... nothing stays simple for long. She never wanted attention. He never planned to care. But between rumors, power, jealousy, and choices she never expected to make... her life changed forever. And in a world of cold hearts and hidden feelings, love was never supposed to be part of the story.

~This story takes place in an alternative time period~ The Council hides behind Promise Folklore, a bard full of promise who runs a tavern with her family. A humanoid. She's on the run from a broken past and it's not something she's proud of. She caused a disaster and for that she's afraid they'll put her back in the System. A system that they reuse to create powers for all people. But she's the only one that is tethered to both worlds. That was the reason they created her in the beginning to help the poor, until greed took the front seat. Now, all they want is to tear her down. Until she finds a portal, a portal to bring her closer to the Council. The upper level, the wealthy. And through all of this, she's stuck between two people and an inn. They're both trying to help her overturn everyone's opinion and hope in humanity. People who she thought was going to save her. Until it turns for the worst. What takes precedence on this planet and does she have what it takes to overcome it all?

Jump into Raine Lancaster's world as it is broken down for you. Meet the characters like never before, learn all there is to know about them, eventually, although no spoilers will be even hinted at... maybe. ~ Eventually there will be Extra Chapters, or simple insights to someone's day, posted here as well. ~

Hiero wanted to know where the hell he was. Lilyana smacked him with a tree branch and ran away. Sure, she can't seem to stand him, but these cross-eyed stars don't care. They have a plan for these two. After all, in a time a war, love really is the only thing that can reach people, isn't it?

The Price of a Soul (This is my first attempt a something like this, but "Gold" is a novel of my creation. Bare with me as I work on writing to fit the characters I'm portraying for character development purposes. It is, of course, a work in progress and one that I am very excited about. Enjoy!)

[SPIN OFF ARUNA SERIES] Menjadi budak Aruna tidak mudah, percayalah, aku mengalaminya sendiri. Tidak hanya harus hidup di bawah bayang-bayang perintah mutlak, aku harus tinggal di rumah di pegunungan terpencil, bergaul dengan manusia-manusia munafik, dan bertemu senntiasa dengan aruna-aruna yang tidak segan menatapku penuh permusuhan. Hidup panjang ini tampaknya akan sangat membosankan. Sampai kedatangan surat perintah itu mengubah segalanya. Seseorang mengukir jejak darah di Manhattan. Perjanjian Gencatan Senjata terancam dicabut. Sayangnya, ancaman itu tidak membuat majikanku tergerak untuk turut repot dan membersihkan masalah. Dia lebih memilih membiarkan Dewan Kehormatan di Manhattan sendiri yang menanganinya. Malang baginya, aku tidak sependapat. Sebuah nama terukir dalam darah di lidahku. Dan darah yang tumpah di Manhattan terjatuh di atas namanya. Kini bukan dia yang akan menemukanku. Aku, Yureka Caiden, yang akan menemukannya. Tidak peduli walaupun aku harus menjadi musuh dari majikanku, tidak peduli jika aku harus bekerja sama dengan orang yang paling kubenci, dan tidak peduli jika pun aku harus mati hari ini. Kenapa takut mati? Toh, aku sudah seharusnya mati lima tahun lalu.

Anika doesn't quite agree with the priorities of her pack, so she just focuses on herself. When she ends up finding her mate in her own pack, they don't see eye to eye. In this situation where each expects different things from their mates, only one thing is for sure: someone is bound to get hurt. When an outside threat starts growing, the council tries desperately to revive a dying alliance and bring the packs back together. When everyone is expected to contribute to the joint effort, Anika finds herself in the middle of it. But trust is hard to gain and easy to lose. Will the alliance be able strengthen the wolfs and packs? Can time and distance heal? Or will the past come back to haunt them even if they try to move on. Will they have to reconsider their definitions of strength? Or will their pride blind them from what's in front of them. Will they be able to acknowledge the shades of grey between white and black and take a step back to see the full picture? Or will an effort to collaborate end is self-sabotage.

Ryleigh thought she was a normal girl living an average life until she was introduced into a world that she never knew existed, where vampires and demons walk the earth on a daily basis. Now Ryleigh is being targeted, but it seems to be without a real reason. Then she meets Zac, one of the hunters, those who dedicate their lives to ridding the earth of all evil and protecting the humans. Ryleigh will have to overcome many obstacles using Zac's help to survive and the question is, will she?