Ayakashi: Ghost Guild Novels & Stories

His scaled arm wrapped around Carly’s torso, dragging her off me with enough force to break bone, but her body only twisted unnaturally, absorbing impact like something built from rubber and stone instead of flesh. She screeched and clawed at the air as Theo pinned her to the wall, his wings scraping the ceiling, his jaws bared inches from her face. “Do not make me kill her,” he growled, voice vibrating the room. Carly only laughed. It was Jon’s laugh. Cold. Amused. Clinical. “She is not the last,” the voice said. “She is a demonstration. A preview. Very soon, Blackwater will be filled with new forms. Stronger than wolves. Loyal to one purpose.”

Aki said before tears started falling from her eyes. Neither of them could comfort Aki because they couldn't believe it themselves. "I've been following you guys since I saw you talking secretly every night. I learned about the ghoul thing, which makes me want to mock you two. But I thought there was some catch because something's fishy between you two. Until I saw that book," Aki said. She was referring to the book she stole from Raia that day. The other two looked at her while listening to what she was saying.

Elsewhere in Tokyo, Japan, the streets lay under siege from a malicious group of militarized kaiju under the control of Project Echidna. Upon its spinning axis within the sky, Project Echidna summons their fierce army of dragons to propel their forces to the fortified castle, only to find that the castle doors are guarded by an alliance of mystic crusaders known as The Iron Nexus-. " Defend the castle,” said Ardcore, the bearded elderly leader of the Nexus as they drive back their enemies with their mystical machinery-.

With that statement, Aries hisses his agreement. Images begin to project on the wall behind her as she continues to speak. Which is weird considering she hasn't moved an inch. "Ironclad dragons. Phoenixes. Leviathans. Direwolves. Storm Gryphons. Moon Serpents. Flame Hounds. Cerberus'. Unicorns. Frost Lynxes. Kitsune. Ash Ravens. Nemean Lions." She says with confidence as the images change behind her head still without any movement. "And of course the many extinct or the now unwilling bonds that you will learn more about in your history classes." she says as the images flick again and my breath stalls.

Goo and Aiko teamed up at first but because Kalli was good at betting on the color game, Aiko decided to leave Goo and allowed Kalli to use her money for the games. “Look at you! You lost all my money to games now you go to Kalli. You brat. Miya, com’on! Let’s team up.” Miya laughed at him and went behind Kalli. “Look at these girls. You want me for free ride, free food, and free games. But you can’t even give moral support.” “Okay, okay.” Aiko held his arm, “Let’s go watch the show over there.” It was really crowded but they were able to squeeze themselves between shoulders to go near. The show displayed people in spirits' and demons' costumes and there were blazing fire dancers.

I began to chant as I felt the blood of Ares mixing with my own until I could feel his power coursing through my veins. I lift my hand and outstretched it until my long black fingernail was technically touching the barrier around the clearing. I watch as the tip of my nails began to bend until it melt. I smirked before retracting my hand. "Ester darling, I see you are not happy that I am visiting you today." I spoke and summoned one of my crows. This one name was Ghost, he had a liking for lost souls that lingered on earth.He could spot them quickly, something I have used him for occasionally when I want to suck some of the souls power. There is nothing more delicious than a wandering soul.

After adjusting herself a little, she finally mustered the courage to hop off Alex’s back. After that, Alex activated the two women’s spiritual eyes to see the presence of ghosts. “Oh my goodness!” As soon as Anna’s spiritual eyes were activated, she shouted out loud. She noticed the female ghosts staring at her directly from two meters away. That feeling was way too terrifying! “Maiko Chiba!” Alex took out the Stake of Exorcism and immediately summoned the Japanese female ghost general. Shuffle! Maiko Chiba instantly appeared before them and bowed to Alex. “Master, what can I do for you?”

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They were solid, powerful, and their eyes were a brilliant, loyal blue. "You think you have an army?" I shouted, my voice carrying across the mountains. I raised my hand, and the violet light of the lake exploded behind me. "I have the souls of everyone you ever forgot." Will Kaima find the strength to lead an army of ghosts, or will the Council’s numbers be too much for her to handle?

It wasn't just heat; it was a flood of images that weren't mine. A wolf standing on a mountain of glass. A witch weeping tears of liquid starlight. Two crowns melting into a single, jagged ring. "The whispers," Kael rasped, his voice a broken serrated edge. "Asha... I can hear them." "What whispers?" I breathed, my own vision beginning to blur with silver light. "The ones who came before," he groaned, his hands gripping my wrists with bruising force. "The Moonbound Kings. The Huntress Queens. They’re saying the Blood Moon wasn't the end. It was the trigger."