Charisma Upton

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“The Lightning Prince” by Charisma Upton

Submitted to Contest #278

Draven scraped a booted foot across the stone wall. The blood wouldn’t wipe off. Not that the Prince would believe anyone else could have caused the massacre in front of them. The seven guards lay slain in puddles that were now more blood than muddy water. Whether the cries from the children fleeing the orphanage were of relief or fear, he didn’t know. Lightning cracked in the distance, the only thing that could tear Draven’s attention away from the carnage. “You know we must leave now.” Taetra said, appearing beside him on silent ...

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My annual school report always said some version of: “Charisma is a good student but gets distracted easily. She would do better to concentrate, instead of being off in her own world.” After putting my head down, studying hard, getting great marks and working a corporate job for years, I can proudly say that “being off in my own world” is exactly where I want to be. Come join me â˜ș