Amber X Aether Novels & Stories

His face was a mirror, reflecting the devastation of the city around them. "I can get you there," Julian’s voice resonated, though his form was visibly thinning. "But I cannot go with you. I am a creature of the 'Ground.' The Aether is pure data—pure spirit. To enter it, you must leave the biology behind." "Explain," Alexander demanded, moving to Elena’s side, his hand gripping her shoulder as if to keep her from floating away.

Below us, the world was nothing but a sprawling map of flickering lights and sleeping cities, entirely unaware that its new architects were currently cruising at thirty thousand feet, preparing to tear it all down. Inside the cabin, the air was incredibly thick. It smelled of Franco's expensive bourbon, the sharp tang of ozone, and the heavy, lingering aftershocks of a war we had just violently won. I sat back, slowly sipping a Velvet Orchard Martini, the deep, complex flavours perfectly matching the dark, intoxicating thrill of absolute victory pumping through my veins. .....

Not with the booming, diesel-hungry, tumultuous wake of the old fleet, but with a smooth, near-silent, electric whine more like a thrum—the boat's heart awake. The anchor, a stout, trustworthy ghost, emerged from the darkened waters, glistening with liquid sapphires in the light of dawn. With that soft, measured thrum, the Aether came to life. Her white, sleek hull, a reminder of Jonah's vision, was a knife, slicing through the glassy, darkening dawn water. She did not just leave; she carved a channel, a trail of breaking, rippling light behind her—a brief, beautiful wound in the sea's skin that closed at once beneath her. They drew her bow not to some marked harbor, not to any location cros

Her entire existence, her suffering, was a course correction. Then, a new sound cut through the hum. A gentle, hydraulic hiss. They turned in unison. The frost was clearing from the cylindrical pod. The viscous fluid was draining. With a soft, pneumatic sigh, the front of the pod slid open. Cold, conditioned air billowed out. The man inside Aether ,took a deep, shuddering breath. His chest rose. His eyelids fluttered. And opened. His eyes were the most startling shade of violet an unnatural, beautiful color that held the calm depth of the sea and the piercing clarity of amethyst. He looked at the ceiling, then slowly, with a grace that seemed both new and ancient, he turned his head.

It was at least tame for her. Getting to the ball first was one of the requirements of being future Alpha, sitting with Shanaya and Benson was reason enough for me to get a drink. After an hour of me being here I start to get a weird feeling and then a huge rush goes through me, In my head my wolf Edon was saying "Mate, out mate is here." I start looking around and there through the crowd of people I see Aurora and straight away I know it is her, she is out mate. I walk to her.

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I was running in a world so dark; so cold A world which felt like a prison A world voided of meaning and comfort A world that ran parallel to Terra Australis I was running in a world so eerie; so mysterious A world whose floor is nothing but stone filled with water that got deeper with every step A world that will snatch you of calm and reason A world that reflected true silence I was running in a world so dark; so desolate A world that kept secrets A world that covered its true purpose beneath its aquatic sheets A world that hid overwhelming power I was running in a world of pure darkness A hidden wonder of Terra Australis A world where I have become its god Solemn Reveries of Terra Austral

I can hear Colton and Ryker dividing the AES up and assigning duties. I smell her before I see her. The smell of peaches and vanilla swirls around me and will my nose. I can almost taste it. Maddox seems to have momentarily set aside his anger in order to track the source of this enticing smell. The closer I get to the EAS the stronger the scent gets. Maddox is pushing me to move quicker towards the source of the alluring scent. Just as I reach the EAS, my eyes found hers instantly, and time stood still. Maddox wants to close the distance between us, but I stand still next to the other Alphas. “Get closer! We must show the other males they are not allowed near her” Maddox growls in my head.

Unknown The sun dipped low over Sunshine City, painting the sky in hues of orange and crimson, a stark contrast to the darkness swirling in Ambrosia's heart. She stood atop a high rooftop, her silhouette framed against the fading light, watching the bustling streets below. Her emerald eyes glinted with malice as she spotted Athena walking through the crowd, her beauty undeniable, radiant like the sun itself. “Soon, my dear,” Ambrosia whispered to herself, the corners of her lips curling into a wicked smile. “You will be mine.”

Before that, she did not forget to wrap her sister with blanket, picking up aromatherapy and turning off the lights. "Too dark, ta." At her sister request, Regita turned on one sleep light. "Now?" "That's enough, thank you." "You're welcome, good night, sis." Regita gave a brief kiss on Aira's forehead that was rewarded with Aira's sincere smile. "You also go to sleep, don't stay up too late." "Yes, dear sister." The cozy light and aromatherapy made Aira begin to feel sleepy. She yawned many times before she purred softly.