Guoba Standing Up Novels & Stories

Coming into the clearing of the compound, I spotted a few men and women training. Standing in the middle with a group of men, Gabriel seemed to be speaking. The sudden sound of Mrs Knoll shouting her son's name, had Gabriel snapping his head with a small frown. As his eyes settled on me, I watched his face turn into shock before his eyes shone a bright silver.

Paolo rolled his sleeves up to his elbows, looking stern already. Mario lounged on a crate with a grin that promised trouble. Giovanni leaned on the railing above, ready to witness every moment of potential humiliation. Erico stood slightly behind me, tense in a way I could feel without even looking. “Alright,” Paolo said, clapping his hands once. “Let’s start with something simple. Stance.” I stepped forward. Paolo crossed his arms. “Feet shoulder-width apart.” I adjusted. “No, that’s too narrow. You’ll get knocked-”