Bob Lapis Lazuli Novels & Stories

It was surrounded by a halo of tiny black onyx stones. “It’s… beautiful,” I breathed, my voice barely audible. Antonio smiled, clearly pleased with my reaction. “It’s one-of-a-kind,” he said proudly. “The sapphire is from Ceylon — known for its clarity. The setting is platinum, designed to last a lifetime.” Talon’s hand flexed ever so slightly on my back, and I could feel his eyes on me. “Try it on,” he said quietly, his voice low and rough.

Zayne had left earlier saying something about needing to run with the guys. I place one trembling leg on the floor, followed slowly by the second. Sighting something blue from my peripheral, I blink slowly to clear my eyes there’s a familiar blue stone laying beside my phone on the nightstand. “That’s…” Leaning forward I pick it up by the thin chain. “Mom’s necklace?” I question loudly, holding it up to the light, He got it back, I hold the lightening shaped gem between my fingers, a soft laugh escaping my lips, “He got it back”

Mia removed the tile, and inside was a wooden box small enough to fit in the palm of Mia's hand. She looked at her dad and then at me. "Can I open it?" We both nodded. Mia carefully opened it. We all gathered around her to see what was inside. A few pieces of blue lapis lazuli and four small sapphires. "Wow," Mia said, fingering the gems. She stared at them for a few minutes before looking at me. “What’s behind your tile, Mommy?” "I don’t know." I looked at Annabel. "Let’s find out."

The people wandering around were also clearly from a different social class. In the far back stood a glass display case. A small crowd surrounded it, seemingly admiring a breathtaking jewel. From between the gaps in the crowd, Jacklyn vaguely caught a glimpse of the gemstone. It was cerulean blue, and it shimmered especially brilliantly under the lights. Just one look and she made up her mind. That was the one! "Liam, that stone fits my design extremely well." Without any hesitation, Liam called over a staff member and purchased it. The cerulean sapphire was theirs. And with that settled, they prepared to leave.

Every inch was filled with clothes, designer pieces still bearing tags, shoes in pristine boxes, accessories arranged with museum-like precision. But it was the colors that made her stomach clench. Emerald green. Deep royal purple. Crimson red. Bold sapphire blue. Rich burgundy. Victoria's colors. Every single one of them. Elena's hand trembled as she reached out to touch a emerald silk blouse. The fabric whispered beneath her fingers, cool and expensive. The tag read Loro Piana. She had no idea what that meant, but she could guess it cost more than a month of her teaching salary.

Lisa watched, utterly fascinated, a connoisseur appreciating fine wine. The blue light swirling. Lyra’s struggles weakened, her vibrant green eyes dimming, fading to a dull, lifeless grey. Her body slumped, utterly still, as the last wisp of sapphire essence vanished. The whine died. Silence, thick and suffocating. Lisa carefully picked up the dark blue crystal, palm-sized crystal, radiating a deep, mesmerizing blue light—the concentrated essence of Lyra’s life, her spirit, her laughter. Lisa held it up to the light, turning it this way and that, her face alight with covetous delight.

These gifts were debts that she had to repay in the future. Half an hour later, Gabriella stumbled upon a surprise—a multi-colored moonstone bangle. It was slim and sleek, and the mixture of yellow, green, and the slightest hint of purple made the bangle seem almost mystical. It was in her size, and the barcode indicated it was from Essence Jewels.

“A sweater chain necklace with personalized pendant—it’s not a perfume bottle.” “No. It has no scent, and it’s empty?” She wasn’t sure about her answer anymore. This conversation affected, and again, it was because of me. “It looks like a Lapis lazuli.” “A Lapis what?” Gael asked. “A deep blue rock. A long time ago, this rock is expensive than gold. A Tsarevich egg is made of this stone for Empress Alexandra.” “And who the fuck is Empress Alexandra?” Frost asked, mocking Darick.

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I asked, looking up at her. “That’s a Lapis Lazuli stone, it’s used to gain information when entering a new realm. It has special abilities that act as a gateway to your mind and give you knowledge of how the species live in each realm. It’s a useful stone for tradesmen. Protects them from encountering any shady Fae or creatures.” Audra explained. I furrowed my brows again, rubbing the stone. “Oh I didn’t realize that, I just thought it was pretty.” I lied, I wanted to tell her about Ryuu and what I saw, but I didn’t quite believe it myself.