“So, where were we?” she smiled like everything was under control.            “Don’t you think that was too much?”            “Oh, they will get over it. Besides, the owner is a family friend of mine.”

            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

            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.           

            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

            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