Xavier Lavoie

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2023

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“The Villain You Made” by Xavier Lavoie

(TW: hints of violence and the dead and decayed) Queen Carmilla was the kindest person I ever knew. She had faith in me, a supposedly bloodthirsty vampire. She said that I am a better knight than any Xanthian that has graced her kingdom. She praised me, showered me with love when others hated me. Tricked me into thinking I was serving a worthy cause. I could’ve never foresaw the monster she was under the mask. --------“You have to calm down, Silas! I feel like I’m fighting a full on monster when I’m sparring with you!” My sparring partner la...

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“Beyond Camaraderie” by Xavier Lavoie

Silas and Valkyrie despised each other as far as the kingdom knows. Yes, they did team up to stop a mutual enemy, but other than that, Silas is an enemy to Xanthia, and to Valkyrie as their newly crowned queen.Why would a demon lord like a mortal queen anyway?Valkyrie scrolls through the multiple screens in her study, organizing meeting dates with other kingdoms, changes to Xanthia, and important occasions, as the morning sun illuminates the room, bathing it in a golden glow. She was used to leading armies, but now she has to lead an entire ...

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“Midnights on Swings” by Xavier Lavoie

(TW: Suicide and Mental Health)“I know we’re flying, but it feels like I’m drowning.” I told him. We were perched on a swing set, rocking back and forth as the midnight sky bathed our faces. Zayn was emitting a pale, ethereal blue glow that was uncanny, yet comforting. The creaking of the swings as we flew back and forth is the only sound that I hear at this time of night.“You don’t know how many times you’ve told me that,” Zayn whispers. His face is one of sorrow, eyes twinkling with tears. Seeing tears in his eyes is something I never saw ...

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“Mirror of Sins” by Xavier Lavoie

(TW: blood, violence, war)Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who's the purest of them all? Would I die a peaceful death, or will I atone for my sins in hell’s wrath?It was a drizzly November evening, the cold winds like shards of glass piercing my face. The sky had turned a dark shade of blue, and was blanketed with light clouds. The street lamps were aglow, like warm fires in the cold of night. I passed by an antiques store, and something caught my eye. There, dazzling in the golden lights...

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“Missing Notebook” by Xavier Lavoie

Oh god. Oh dear god. It's that time of year again. The time where even the calmest and most nonchalant high school students lose their chill facade. Even the smart kids are anxious, if not as anxious as the rest of us. The one time that would decide whether we pass or fail. End of year exams.I traversed the hallways with extreme difficulty. They were filled to the brim with other students rushing to get home at the earliest time possible. There was never a time when the hallways were empty. With kids shoving their odored...

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Author bio

Hi! I'm Xavier Lavoie, an avid writer and a dystopian/fantasy reader. I love creating new characters based off of old archetypes, and I adore stories that leave you torn between the hero and the villain. It's all about shifting the lens. Writing and drawing are the two skills I have developed, and they are my passions. I've written a few short stories over the years and I've realized I want to continue this well into the future. Don't expect to see too many short stories on my page; I'm dedicating most of my writing time to my novel. However, with the few short stories I do post, expect them at highest quality I can deliver. Please, feel free to share your opinions. I would love some feedback.