Everything.is Illuminated Novels & Stories

The central atrium of the Southern Isles Sanctuary was a masterpiece of glass and bioluminescence, a cathedral of light suspended over the electric blue depths of the lagoon. Thousands of floating lanterns drifted through the air, their silver and gold frequencies creating a soft, rhythmic hum that echoed the heartbeat of the world. I stood at the head of the obsidian table beside Killian, my Tempered Heart drumming a steady sixty beats per minute, its solar enzyme projecting a warm, golden aura that stabilized the nervous systems of the human delegates around us. Across from us sat Sarah Sterling and Dr. Elias Aris, their faces illuminated by the holographic projection of the pact, a docume

“There is power outrage. It’s getting fixed now.” “Whatever.” They got into the building. Eve frown deepened. “I know there is power outrage but why is everywhere so dark? I mean, the curtains. What happened to them?” Ella was in the same state of confusion as she tried to look around. Her hands dipped into her bag and fetched out her handset. “I wonder too.” Before she could turn on her phone flashlight, a loud noise was heard and immediately, all the lights switched on. White petals fell on them followed by cheers and claps causing their both eyes to widen. What on earth was going on?

They’ve reached the ninth floor already. They find themselves in a warm-impressed room. A light yellow wall, colorful piled floor, and big windows gone through by that blue Lune illumination, yet the room isn’t illuminated by that blue illumination. The room is like illuminated by LED ones like in a department store. The windows might have been enchanted that any light that goes through it will be converted into a white one that they illuminate the room with white light.

The next day, Nadir woke up in the early morning. The sun was breaking through the slits in the louvers, filling the entire living room with its rays. - I don't think I'll ever get used to it.- she said to herself, rubbing eyes lightly with her hand.

I looked at him as he opened it. Of course, his mom would find it quite weird if she discovered that we hadn't been sharing the same bedroom. "You can start unpacking. I've got a conference call to deal with." Justin left as I stepped into the dark-themed, aesthetically designed bedroom. The walls had a stunning midnight decor and there was a luxurious tufted bed, an elegant chandelier, vintage furniture, a gallery with a TV wall panel and soft golden lighting. This was definitely Justin Martínez's sanctuary.

Chapter 46 The Lumina facility gleamed like a futuristic city of glass and steel. Every inch of the factory was a testament to the groundbreaking work happening within its walls. The building’s sleek exterior mirrored the cutting-edge technology inside, with polished chrome beams reflecting the sunlight that filtered through the glass panels. Automated gates opened seamlessly as Mr. Harrington, Evelyn, Carlos, and Mr. Caldwell entered, their footsteps echoing on the pristine, white floors.

I nodded in response and strolled, approaching the door. I peeked into the slightly open gap, but I did not see anyone outside. I also do not feel the energy of any person out so I violently opened the door and immediately exited. I saw nothing, not even a single person. I immediately turned around and went inside. "Minister, I saw nothing... " My eyes widened as I looked at the woman in front of the Minister. They are both pointing their swords at one other. In just a few seconds, the woman spontaneously lowered her sword, but the Minister's sword remained around her neck.

"That was just a rumor! Vivian ate a ton of those cookies, and she's fine!" Vivian? I understood it instantly. Those cookies weren't even meant for Noah. They were Vivian's. He had been carrying her snacks around! I clenched my fists so hard that my nails dug into my palms. I spoke through gritted teeth, "That's because Vivian's an adult werewolf! Dogwood is only poisonous to pups—" "Mom!" Noah's cries interrupted me. His face was flushed crimson, and he clawed at his throat with both hands. "I don't feel too good… My throat feels like it's on fire… It hurts so much!"

I closed my laptop slowly and sat in the quiet of my apartment. The purpose of this work had never been destruction. I had understood that from the beginning, had held it clearly through every investigation I had ever conducted. The purpose was illumination - making visible the things that had been deliberately kept invisible, so that the people harmed by them could stand on solid ground and the people responsible for them could not simply continue. But illumination burns. That was the honest truth of it. It does not burn only the things it is aimed at. It burns everything in its radius, and some of what burns has not done anything wrong except exist close to the source.

Aerian screeched. It was so damn dark where she was it was almost impossible to see her. Even with my wolf vision I could just barely make her out. The only part of her that was easily seen were her eyes. They were glowing brightly. There were three dead wolves lying in front of her. The others were standing there snarling at her as she stood over Benny’s unmoving form. I let out a growl as more wolves descended on us. I heard someone yell at me. As I looked over my shoulder, I saw a wolf lunging towards me. Before it could land on my back a stream of the brightest light, I had ever seen hit it. The wolf flew several feet way hitting a tree. When I looked at the wolf it was burnt to a crisp.