Saber's Journal

Hello, Future Generations. My name is Saber. I’m the current Queen-to-be of the Fox Skulk (Foxes have Skulks like wolves have packs). I understand if this is a new concept to you or if you think that this book you have found can’t be real. I mean, Fox Skulk? Fox Shifters? Magic? If you’re a normal human living your mundane life, I’m sorry, but I’m about to blow the lid off everything you know.

At the time I write this journal I’m 22. Life is just starting. I’m from a small nowhere town in Texas. Texas is still a state, right? If not, please find an old map and educate yourself.

So, to start, let’s cover all the questions I’m sure you’ve had:

How do you and others (yes, there are other supernatural beings) stay hidden?

Well, it’s rather simple. Most people don’t question that weird town your drive through. The rather tiny one. Maybe you’ll stop for gas there or get a bite to eat. The people are overly nice, but there’s just something about them. Something off that you just can’t seem to put a finger on. That’s how we stay hidden.

Aren’t you a white fox? What about Texas is conducive to you?

I didn’t plan on being here. I used to be up in Washington State, but due to the need for humans to control and spread, we had to move down here. Which is wonderful. Y’all only ever see red foxes and I love seeing the shock when someone catches a glimpse of me.

Why are you in hiding? Wouldn’t it make more sense to just come out into the open?

Have you met the U.S. Army or anyone from the south? That would only end in blood and another war my people wouldn’t make it through. Speaking of why we’re in hiding, well over 500 years ago there was a war between all the supernatural beings for control over what we now call the United States of America. My people tend to be peaceful and nonaggressive and, due to this, the Moon Goddess granted us special powers. For the most part, we only get one form of elemental magic but, in special cases, some get upwards of five. I would be one of those special cases. As my mother is the current Queen, it was declared by the Goddess that the highest of us all, the most sacred, the purest, would have the honor of having these great powers. You’re probably wondering, “You’re 22, how can you prove any of that? Wouldn’t it just pass down to the worthiest?” Yes and no. While it’s not uncommon for someone among us to be chosen by the Goddess, it hasn’t happened in over 30 years. Also, it tends to flow down bloodlines. During this war, other shifters sought the need to control Fox Shifters. We were used, threatened, and then thrown away. Many of my people died during those years and still do till this day if they’re captured, so we’re even hidden from other supernatural beings.

But where exactly where were/are you located in Texas?

I would love to tell you all about this wonderful small town I grew up in, but to save my people from those who would come after us, I am unable to do so as their future leader.

Then why are you writing this? Do you hope it will find its way into human hands?

I’m writing this for me. For future me. For someone like me who may need it. As for humans finding this, do you think they’re going to think this is real? That I was a real person who lived? Magic? Everything about my life will be picked apart. I’m just hoping that, if by some chance you find this journal and you are human, you enjoy this and possibly learn from my mistakes.