Catching Fire Chapter 14 Novels & Stories

I pull her close. "I want to." --- The snow falls. The world is quiet. And for the first time in both our lives, neither of us is planning an exit. We're just here. Together. Finally, End of Chapter 142

It twisted and rippled like fire, yet felt smooth and electric, like lightning in my veins. Snow shielded her eyes, shouting, “Grandfather, do something!” But the old man didn’t move. He only watched me, his expression unreadable. “Control it, Charlie!” he called out. “Don’t fight the flame—command it!” The light crackled, growing hotter, wilder. I clenched my fists, trying to contain it, but the fire roared back in defiance, a living thing demanding to be free. My pulse thundered in my ears as I yelled out, the world around me bursting into golden brilliance—

‘Our date. ‘It’s a date then!’ I chirped as the door closed behind her. ***** Rum hugged me close. ‘What is it this time?’ I whispered, my eyes on the dim wall. ‘Fire.’ I grabbed my elbows, snuggled my chest into his, hoping that my warmth would comfort his trembling body. ‘Fucking assholes…,’ he cursed under his breath, anger in his voice. ‘They strapped me to a stake and set the whole area on fire.’

Our best bet would be if the sprinklers in response to the fire alarm would do their job properly . I was so concerned about the books catching fire that I didn't even process the fact that there was a fucking flame in her palm ! It wasn't burning her , it was just whirling around , bright red and orange colours playing with each other in fury . I should interrupt . I grab a book from the cart and stand a good 2 feet away from the men . I close one eye and position the book in front of me with my hand to make an aim . Perfect . I hurl the book as fast as I can and hear a groan in response .

Take it! My body trembled, the fire within clawing for release. I felt it rising, wild and uncontrollable. The floor shook beneath my feet, cracks splitting the stone. Soldiers stepped back in fear, some murmuring prayers, others cursing my name. Kaïden shoved Thorne away, but he was slower now, his strength fading. Thorne noticed that weakness. He raised his remaining blade, poised to deliver the fatal blow. Something inside me snapped. I charged forward, flames bursting from my palms in a brilliant arc. The heat seared the air, striking the ground between them like an act of divine judgment. Both men froze, forced apart by the roaring flames.

Brann cursed under his breath but followed, blade raised. Together, they stood before the writhing gate. Its tendrils reached outward, brushing against them like cold fingers, leaving sparks of pain in their skin. Kael closed his eyes, forced the whispers back into the void, and stepped through. The Nightmare swallowed them whole. ☠️ End of Chapter 14

Lulu The fire spread along the side of the tent. The heat hit my skin so suddenly my heart nearly stopped. I still managed to scream before Caspian shoved me to the ground, his body shielding me from the flying sparks. [Are you alright?] His voice sounded heavy in my head through the mind link. “I’m fine.” [I’m here. Don’t move yet.] Outside, shouts rang out. I heard Gamma Oliver giving orders to our warriors, the roar of the wind and the hiss of fire shooting out again from between the trees. The edge of the tent was turning black, the fabric slowly burning.

My teacher ran towards me and tried to control my body as the seizure took hold. Aliyah held me down, but more vision was coming assaulting my senses. I looked up, and I saw people around me. Every one of them was consumed by fire. All my classmates and the school were burning up. The big dark shadows with dark wings were pulling down everyone to the fire. It was like a bonfire of people. Then, I saw him walking towards me. His blue eyes are full of anger. He is coming for me with the bloodied sword in his hand. I scream and run as far away from him.

“We’ll meet again in the shining city.” Alex shook his head. He had heard enough of this insanity. The fire was growing with each second that passed. Alex jumped to his feet. “Get out of there, Kota!” he exclaimed as he stepped toward him. He would tackle him to the ground if he had to, but before he could even get to him, the fire suddenly erupted upward with a thunderous roar.

Panic tightens its grip around my chest as I realize that something is amiss. I turn my gaze toward the curtains, my heart skipping a beat. They're alight, the flames licking at the fabric with an ominous hunger. I step back, the scented candle slipping from my grasp as the reality of the situation sinks in. The fire crackles, its chaotic dance casting eerie shadows across the room. My initial plan to control the fire transforms into a desperate struggle to contain it. Fear grips me, a cold sweat breaking out on my forehead. I snatch the nearest thing I can find—a towel—and attempt to smother the flames. But the fire defies my feeble attempts, spreading like a rebellious force of nature.