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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2019
Submitted to Contest #51
I peer into the training room, looking around for my instructor. As long as I stay away until past lunchtime, he wont see me... Just a little lon- "Ah, Jamie Adkins. It's kind of you to finally arrive." says the all too familiar voice behind me. I straighten up and turn around,"Instructor Daniel! I- well I was just coming in!" I lie, trying my best to look him in the eyes. His glare is the only answer he gives as he glides past me into the room, beckoning me to follow him. I do, although stopping at my own work station, hoping he won...
Footsteps sound behind me, my mother struggling to keep up with me as I all but run through the courtyard. "Evangeline, please!" she calls, her voice hoarse from yelling at me prior,"Wait! Listen to me!" "I have listened, mother, for an entire hour as you berated me and called me everything except insane!" I snap, unsure if she can even hear me from the distance between us,"I'll listen no longer." Suddenly, her slender hand wraps around my wrist and yanks me backwards. I stumble, almost completely losing my footing on the cobblestone path. ...
"I understand that it doesn't come naturally to you, Nina, but mastering the Flames is vital now." Master Nolan says, pacing in front of me and shaking his head. "I know, but I just... Every time I try I just get freaked out! It's different from when I use water or ice..." I say, holding up my hands in defense. "I haven't given up, trust me, but I can't do it like everyone else does." "During any other time we would allow you to use what you're most comfortable with, but water and ice does nothing to slow the dead down. Fire is our only hope...
Submitted to Contest #12
"Isla, we need you here to protect the civilians. If the building collapses, they may not make it out." calls Detective Alex Denia. I glance over at Eden as she slashes through Maxeen's fire blasts with her water whip, gauging if she needs my help. Finally, I decide she's fine on her own and run to gather up the civilians."Everyone, get near me, now!" I shout, putting my hands together to summon my shield. Brilliant yellow lights forms a dome over us, shielding everyone from any stay fire or water. I watch the battle between Eden and Maxeen,...
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