Novelas y relatos de Laurel Lightfoot Onward

“We had to cut the event short because of that.” “I’m sorry,” I said. “You worked so hard for it.” “We did, Thea. It was fine, actually. I don’t have to see Clara Wachowski gets crowned Homecoming Queen,” she scoffed. I gasped, “She won?” “She had the most votes. Thank God we stopped the event, right?” Olive smirked devilishly. Her elementary school self thinking that Clara took Jim away from her would be forever funny to me. “But… Here’s the real problem. We still have to clean up after the event last night.” ***

The light instantly swings away from my body and shines on the path a respectable distance away, while Kitty bursts into a fit of giggles. "Ash, me darlin', crack open de tuppewares an' pass me one of those cupcakes," Lyall calls out from ahead of us. "I could do with a snack on de road." "Fat chance!" Kitty calls back. "Wait till we get to the cabin. It shouldn't be too much longer. I think I see it now anyway." There's a light shining through the trees up ahead. As we near it, I can see it's too big, too high up, to be the gaslight we left on the cabin porch.

"Some people live till 80 like a zombie on a walking stick. I've lived 18 years. That's more than enough for me." Just then, there was a loud commotion downstairs. I could hear Mom's voice and another crying voice beside her. It was Tamara. She was here. I frowned, and Leonard got to his feet. "Stay in bed. I'm going down to have a look." "I'm coming with you," I said, pulling the blanket aside. "You—" "I want to have a look," I said. I wanted to see how terribly Tamara had been beaten up in this lifetime. Leonard didn't stop me anymore. Instead, he helped me down the stairs slowly.

The library keeper stared. Alaric stared back. Then both of them laughed simultaneously. The crew exchanged confused looks. Hope pointed dramatically. Again. "You know each other." Elowen shook her head. "Not exactly." Alaric nodded. "Only through stories." Which somehow made perfect sense. And no sense at all. The First Light apparently operated according to very specific rules. Alaric approached the dock. Slowly. Carefully. His eyes never left Elowen. "You preserved them." Silence.

It's not like he's asking for your life; do you have to make this any uglier than it already is? "Do you have no shame toward your parents, toward farmers who grew the fruits, toward your friend, who's trying so hard to guide you back to the right path?" A smug, satisfied smile lit up in the depths of Laurel's eyes when she heard their words. But she caught herself and quickly hid it away, pulling up her innocent mask again. I couldn't help but let out a cold laugh. Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps came from beyond the crowd before two familiar figures pushed their way through the onlookers.

Evening – Moonspire Dorms Back at the guest quarters, everyone scattered to prepare for the next day. Lila and Lyra were already arguing about hairstyles; Kaid and Cameron had somehow convinced Caleb to test Elven ale (“for science,” they claimed). I sat by the window, looking out at the distant glow of the Great Tree. Its light pulsed faintly through the night like a heartbeat. Lily appeared behind me, carrying a small pile of papers. “You’re quiet.” “Just… thinking.” “About?”

And then, a surge of light greater than any that I could ever emit appeared. Slowly, the woman I had seen in my dreams emerged. The moon goddess. The shadows shrank back, and Selene scrambled away from the light. The goddess hovered in the air, barefoot. Then I saw something strange. Tears. They flowed from her eyes. Like silver into the soil. It formed white flowers at the point where her teardrops met the soil. “This is your world now,” she whispered. “You need to take charge and overcome the darkness. I’m giving my light to you.”

- Alice ended ominously, but shortly thereafter her face lit up with a slight smile. - So this charm isn't so foolproof.- Meredith sighed.- We'd better go home. I can't stay here anymore, you still feel a demon's aura here.- she started, dragging niece with her.- And remember, Selene, don't go out into the garden alone. It's too dangerous.- aunt Meredith ordered her.

My face colored and I looked away shyly. "No need to be shy, Luna. We all have that one man we will never be able to resist." She said and I smiled. She dangled a set of car keys in front of me, "C'mon, I promised your friend that I'll drop you off at your house." Willow led me out of the house and to a garage. We got in an Audi and she started the car. She drove according to my directions and in half an hour we were at my house. It was a very quiet ride which I was okay with.