The redness spread out to my palms, and the color began to thicken. Some hairs pushed from the bumps. How could this happen? I thought it only affects me when I’m outside.
People populated every square inch of the place. I could barely see the exit. The heat grew more intense, proportional to the itch. I pushed away crowds with my elongating claws. Some of them screamed in pain when they touched my skin.
Countless hours and people passed by the other side of the metal rods. They tossed me a meal meant for pets—a viscous chowder with chunks of meat. Like my soul, it was empty after the contents slid through my throat. It tasted horrible—it reflected the monster inside of me. Yellowed light emanating from the square window threatened to grab me. I felt around the walls and shrunk into one corner. Cradling like a child hiding from his mother—if I get caught, it would spell trouble. I held my simmering heart for who know
“Brothers, Little Lukey has returned!” Their eyes sparkled with delight. I wasn’t sure which was warmer, the fire or the welcoming atmosphere. “I brought my son with me. Fen, these are the people who helped me during my early years as a semi-wolf.”
The creature before me stood twice my height. Its dark hair swayed with the wind as I followed behind him. Suddenly, he crawled between my legs and jumped off the ledge. Scent of fresh morning flowers brushed against my nostrils. “Slow down!” my head wobbled, and the cauldron prepared its launch.
“Florissa, do you know this guy?” the man with a ‘director’ written in bold on his cap spoke through the megaphone. “He’s a close friend of mine,” Florissa slid an arm in mine. “Should friends be doing this? You’re a little too close,” I tried t
The headline read, “New Hottie in Crimson Town Spotted. Who is this mysterious guy? Cake Television refused to reveal further information about this tasty hunk, but rumors say that he lives somewhere in Crimson Stone Conservatory.” “Look at the reviews,” the tallest guy pointed at the five yellow stars.&nbs
Petals fell along the thorns, so did her beads of white. Her eyes spoke before her mouth could open. I tried to find the source, but it would only make itself known if she could spell the words. I placed my ears on my open palms. “I really thought you were dead. How could you do this to me? I wasn’t able to say my goodbyes,” those light punches on my chest struck the strings of my heart like a sledgehammer.
Fire against fire, blood against blood, the trees melted like candles. All the other living creatures fled the scene. A grizzly bear tried to approach us, but it bolted halfway. We had the area for ourselves—good! “You know better not to mess with the tribe leader!” Argean snarled. &ldq
“Thank you,” I accepted the glowing blue light and closed my eyes, clear of questions. I woke up to the bantering around the fire, “Lukas, you did it again! I’m so proud of you, brother. How do you come up with these ideas?” “What’s going on?” my eyes half-