Island Lyrics The Starting Line Novels & Stories

“The Third Tide’s about revelation. Truth. That’s what the Testament said.” Jonas looked at her, eyes shadowed. “And how exactly does truth drown people?” Sefina coughed, voice dry. “Because it takes away the lie you need to live.” --- They found the island on the third day. It was no more than a reef—flat, colorless, ringed with bones. No vegetation. No water. No sound but the endless shimmer of the light. Maya stepped off the boat with the dagger at her waist and the Testament wrapped in a black oilskin across her back.

We just were. When the slow song ended and a faster, more playful beat picked up, we didn’t move immediately. We stayed, letting the music find its rhythm around us. And when I finally tilted my head to meet his gaze again, I saw it, relief, hope, and that same quiet happiness I felt when I let myself believe he was finally mine. I squeezed his hand, and he returned it, thumbs brushing lightly over each other, small gestures that spoke louder than promises. Tonight, the past didn’t matter. Tonight, we were here. Together. Whole. And everything else could wait.

HOSEA ‘Dear Myles, its breezy today but this bloody sky– it’s still dull. My parents have been dragging my ass around for the whole day and I’m sure it’s going to fall off if I have to sit through another mindless banter. I’ve been missing you for so long and it hurts me to know I can’t be with you right now. I wonder what adventures you’re having without me. What’s Spain like this time of year? Is the sky also dull? Do birds fill the air? Do you smell the salt in the ocean so clearly? I envy you on some days more than others, today being one of them. I hope you come visit me soon. With love,

The flames at the Root surged, racing outwards like wild rivers. --- At the Sanctuary, rebels and resistance fighters screamed as the Choir overtook them. Some clawed their eyes, others wept without knowing why. But then, the air shifted. The sky, once red with grief, began to lighten. The notes of Isabella’s song reached them. Kellen, leader of the East Watch, stood tall. “She’s fighting back,” he whispered. Drums began to beat—resistance drums. The people rallied, their weapons glowing faintly in response to Isabella’s energy.

*** Brrring! The school bell rang, signifying break time. And here I was, heading to my locker, hugging my book to my chest. In the midst of the students walking and chatting here and there, I was like an island unto myself. Maybe that was why I clung tightly to the few people in my life. My name is Leah Wills, and all my life I had had only one family member — my Mother, Eliana Wills. She raised me to be who I am today.

I affirmed, my words carrying a genuine conviction. Hand in hand, we made our way towards the awaiting helicopter, the anticipation of the journey fueling our spirits. As we ascended into the sky, the island we were leaving behind faded from view, replaced by the vast expanse of ocean below us. It seemed that destiny had cast me upon a path of island adventures, each one revealing new chapters of my life. *****************

Curiosity tingling within me, I opened the file and my eyes widened in disbelief as I saw the contents. It was a document outlining the ownership of an entire island. My breath caught in my throat, and I looked up at Liam, my voice barely a whisper. "You... you got me an island?" He nodded, a smile playing on his lips. "I wanted to give you something extraordinary, something that reflects the depth of my love for you. An island, where we can create new memories and escape from the world whenever we desire." I was speechless, my mind struggling to comprehend the magnitude of his gift.

You and Ari tricked me so pettily, too, just so you know. From the island that I didn't want to be on, Dina

Isla’s lips parted, the start of an answer forming…and the music swelled. Isla her breath, the world holding still, waiting to know if love, after everything, could still be enough.

I whispered in her ear, "It'll be okay. No one here knows each other. As long as our family of seven doesn't gather together, no one will ever know." I didn't believe anyone was actually going to dig into our family history. Besides, how would they prove it, anyway? People buzzed around, asking questions left and right, but no one could identify the family of seven. Right then, the floodwater rose a few more inches. The dry part of the land was shrinking fast, and the water at the edges was almost up to people's heels. Alex's voice grew heavier. "Whoever the family of seven is, step forward now, and you'll get a quicker death. Otherwise, everyone on this island is going to die one by one."