Book Scorched Earth Novels & Stories

He didn't care that the world saw his crimes; he only cared that they saw my surrender. The sirens were louder now, the rhythmic throb of Peacekeeper gunships rattling the mansion's foundations. The "Scorched Earth" protocol had failed to kill the network, but it had succeeded in opening the gates. We were trapped between a global jury and a crumbling empire.

Public speaking is not my strength. I force a strong, steady expression. “Excluding Zao and Chen’s men, I won’t force any of you to join me. “Those without a home, I welcome you to mine. You’ll have a place in my pack as long as your loyalty lies with me. Those who wish to leave and return to your families, if you have any, you’re free to go. But this place won’t exist anymore. Never again.” Behind us, the small arena burns as the fire we started devours it. “So many lives lost for the entertainment of those who craved power. Let it burn and take down what remains.”

The brunette had the urge to scream her feelings out, but it would be mortifying if someone would actually hear her. Annabelle looked around, searching for something to hide herself. She saw a pile of large rocks at a distance, so she headed towards it, running. The woman gasped for air when she reached the destination. She placed herself on the broader part of it and turned over. Facing the sunrise, she noted the sky was painted with gradient hues of orange and blue. It was breathtaking adding up the sorrows she was feeling, and with that she gathered all

He covered her body with his own and no matter his pain, he whispered soothing words as she screamed and bucked against him. "No, you must leave us Tahr," he said with a strangled whisper. I couldn't leave them and I had no idea what to do. Then the humans who served us began screaming. Their anguished cries echoed off the walls for hours. When my parents were nothing but a whimpering bloody mess, I wrapped bedding around them to try to stop the flow of blood. Finally, everything went silent and that was almost worse. My parents died with their faces twisted in unbelievable pain and their bodies torn apart. This was the first time I breathed fire. I walked to the edge of the tower and scream

“Oh, wow. That’s so crazy. Gosh, my head hurts already. I don’t want to think about anything.” “It’s okay, I understand,” June nodded. “I’m sure the reason he kidnapped Luke was because he knew Luke knew everything you knew.” Elena sighed. “He’ll be fine, right?” “I’m sorry. I can’t promise you anything,” June replied, her gaze shifting from Elena. “Conor is scarier than you could ever imagine. He has no human feelings whatsoever. I mean, look at us, both tied up here without even knowing where or-” “Shh,” Elena cut June off. “I hear footsteps.”

With a final bright flash that blinded them, it vanished. Light faded. Silence returned, Kael lay panting, out cold, the green light vanished from his arm and the silver scars stayed but were quiet, just scars. A final scar etched itself on the journal’s cover, finishing its story. The book glowed warm and steady. It felt… whole. Complete. It was done. Liora collapsed, exhausted, Ash caught her, holding her close. They had done it and captured the last piece, the Scourge was contained but as Liora looked at the journal, now a powerful glowing thing, a new fear struck.

The archives, the rows of history, the heavy ledgers, and the hidden secrets of a hundred years, were erased in a single heartbeat of fire. The "Scorched Earth" protocol was no longer a theoretical threat; it was a devastating reality. Dust, pulverized concrete, and the ancient fibers of burnt paper turned the air into a thick, choking gray soup. I hit the floor hard, the breath driven from my lungs in a sharp, agonizing burst that left me gasping for air that was no longer there. I scrambled to sit up, my head spinning in dizzying circles, the hallucinogen Pierce had fed me turning the flickering fires into dancing, demonic shapes that clawed at the edges of my vision.

Suddenly a mischievous idea came to mind,I grinned taking out the fake robot chrockroaches I made, how about a little prank. I tiptoed to Stacey's room opening the door gently I peeped in to see if she was awake. After making sure she was asleep, I stepped into the room, i gently walked closer to her bed,, lifted her shirt and dropped the chrockroach on her back then left the room. I did the same to Erick and Jace before turning on the robots with the little remote in my hand The chrockroaches began crawling all over their bodies while they woke with a start, they started screaming trying to get the fake bugs of their bodies while I rolled in laughter

I said aloud before pushing myself through the rocks. The sun was setting over the tree line and I wondered how long I was unconscious for. I raised my fingers to my head and touched the dressing with the herbs and leaves. “Worst dream ever! What kind of dream makes you return to your bed?” I said aloud as I followed the trail back toward town. I looked up into the night sky marveling at the beautiful shades painted carefully across it. The deep red in the horizon reminded me of the streaks in Tadeas’ hair.

I tell them strictly. As the warriors press on, their footsteps echoing through the desolate landscapes, the once vibrant and bustling regions now lay barren and desolate. The absence of any signs of life is haunting, as if the very essence of existence has been wiped away. The scorched earth beneath their feet serves as a grim reminder of the devastation that has befallen these lands. The burn marks, like scars etched into the earth, tell a tale of destruction and chaos.