17 Jun 2023

Her Exam (Not What She Expected XLIII)

Stepping foot out of the vehicle, Xev looked up at the building before him. A building that he’d visited countless times now. Adjusting his coat, he walked up to the building with his bad...

03 Jun 2023

Her Future Plans (Not What She Expected XLII)

“Kestyn.” A familiar voice called forcing him to look up from the stack of papers littered all over his desk. “Xiyana.” He replied, acknowledging her presence as she approached. “Good to...

20 May 2023

Reminiscing An Old Friend (Not What She Expected XLI)

Sheathing her sword and wiping away her sweat, she took a breath. It had already been over five years since Sylin’s sacrifice, yet she still thought of him whenever she finished a trainin...

06 May 2023

An Exchange (Not What She Expected XL)

“You’re late.” His parent plant said, as the silver-headed adolescent approached it. “I’m sorry.” The young man replied, as he kneeled and lowered his gaze. “I got caught up in something...

22 Apr 2023

Thoughts and Frustration (Not What She Expected XXXIX)

Xev sighed. Unfortunately, for her own good, he had to be harsh. He’d rather her hate him forever than watch her lose her life to a moment of shock or impulsiveness. Why encourage her t...

08 Apr 2023

Breaking the News (Not What She Expected XXXVIII)

Gasping, Xiyana forcefully sat up. She’d dreamt of her brother dragging her with him. She’d dreamt of him forcing her to leave her best friend behind to die. She’d dreamed of Sylin gettin...