Shera studied the shadowy crease between Armand’s eyebrows while he surveyed the tapestry hanging from her hands. Was he pleased? Surprised? Disgusted by her first vision of her own world? Why had she chosen to weave a cornfield, anyway? It looked plain and blond surrounded by the rich curtains of Armand’s royal tent. “There’s something […]

🪞 Lux was astonished to find that it was possible to grow tired of his own reflection. He turned to Autumn, ignoring the perfectly amber ascot that made his hair gleam burnished gold. “You’re telling me we need to find the one mirror that does not reveal our splendidly coiffed selves?” She sighed, tapping one […]

“I wouldn’t drink that if I were you.” The murmured words made me freeze with the crystal glass against my lips. The liquid inside sloshed, silver bubbles fizzing into my face. He stood a sharp shadow against the garden wall, one foot braced behind him. I tilted my head, trying to make out his features […]

“Is that the last?” Magnolia turned her neck to scan the cave’s tiny entrance, her body already spread protectively before the group of tiny faces behind her. Blocking out the harsh torches and hateful eyes that rattled and clamored outside. If only she could silence the sounds of war by standing there. “They’re all here,” […]