Melanie Martinez Croc Charms Novels & Stories

My bravado feels like a flimsy shield against the darkness Marisol conjures. Storming out, I kick at the garden stone Uncle D hauled here a year ago as a “protection charm.” Voice cracking, “Burn some damn palo santo (holy wood) for your guilt, but don’t drag Dragon into this shit!” I kick at the stone again, harder this time. Something glints in the mud, a rosary. Not the humble Haitian wood beads my uncle wears, but Colombian silver, chain snapped and tarnished green. Crouching, I wipe dirt from the crucifix. The Virgin Mary’s face is scratched out. Engraved on the back: “Eres mía. Siempre.” (You’re mine. Always.) —E.) The sight of it sends a shiver down my spine, a tangible link to the fe

Mia reached into the box and picked up the bracelet, her eyes widening as she turned it over in her palm. It wasn’t just any bracelet—it was expensive-looking, delicate yet striking. A thick, silver band wrapped around itself in an intricate woven design, almost like intertwining vines. The metal had a polished gleam, catching the dim light in the room, and at the center was a locket charm. Mia clicked it open, revealing a tiny, hand-painted portrait of Elena inside.

As the conversation continued, Xavier turned his attention to Selena, who had caught his eye with her captivating presence on the runway. "Selena, you were absolutely phenomenal out there. Your grace and poise on the runway were truly remarkable," Xavier praised Selena, presenting her with a beautifully wrapped gift box. Selena looked surprised but pleased by the gesture. She accepted the gift with a warm smile and thanked Xavier for his kind words. "I'm truly honored to receive this gift from ChicCharms. Thank you so much, Xavier," Selena said, genuinely touched by the recognition. As she unwrapped the gift, Selena discovered a stunning necklace adorned with a delicate charm shaped like a c

Melissa what are you doing in there, I heard the princess Luciana calling out to me and I immediately swam out of the room. "Am sorry my princess I'm just arranging the room" I said to her and she rolled her eyes sitting down and ordering me to fix her hair. My name is Melissa and I'm a blued tail mermaid slave. I work in the palace as the princess Luciana's maid. I was taken in as a palace slave when my mother committed a crime. She fell in love with a human and got pregnant for the human an act which is a crime in Atlantica.

“Open it.” “Are you sure?” “Why wouldn’t I be sure, Kel?” I shook off my awkward feelings and slowly untied the red bow and opened the small white box. Inside was a silver bracelet with three charms. I grabbed out slowly with Rogan watching my every move. The charms were a small silver wolf, a red moon in the middle, and a darker black metal wolf on the other side. I took each little charm and examined each one marveling at the small attention to detail. “Do you like it?”

I walk to my dresser and pull out a box wrapped in brown paper and tied with string. “I made this for you.” I say as I hand her the package. A smile creeps across Mari’s face. She gently peels back the paper. She pulls the small clutch bag from the package and examines the details. The bag is a simple cream colored linen with cranes embroidered in a beautiful scene. “You know how I adore cranes.” She gushed. “Look inside.” I say. She opened the clutch to reveal the night stars stitched along a crescent moon. “It’s the constellation Cetus.” I explain. “A sea monster. What better thing to guard your valuables.” I joke.

She answered. Chantelle, I need you to get ready for the party. "Don't tell me you've forgotten that today's is Damien birthday". Rosemary said. "No ma'ma I can't forget" . Chantelle said. We're expecting visitors in a few hours, and there's a lot to do." Chantelle looks up from the floor, her hands covered in soap suds. "What do you need me to do?" she asks. Her aunty continues, "You need to vacuum the living room, mop the kitchen floor, and set the table for dinner. " I believe you can handle that cause you've been doing it for years now". Rosemary said. I think the work will be much for me, please I'll be needing help. Chantelle said. "Will you shut it". Rosemary said. We've been feeding,

“He has The Rodriguez's group protecting him, so I can't harm him physically, I can only fight to take the group away from him, but I can't do that alone.” Micheal's fist clenched in anger as he gritted his jaws. I could see his anger flaring up, more dangerous than before. “Fine,” he growled. “I would help you take down Allen but you would have to help me get back my life, that Joan stole from me.” “Agreed,” I smiled, handing him a contract booklet. “You have to sign this if you agree with the rules.” He took the book from me, flipping the pages open. “It says here that we have to get married, why?

“I got it a while ago when we were at the mall last and picked the charms out myself.” I pulled out a thick braided leather bracelet, for a man, it had three metal charms hanging from it, three wolf heads to be exact. black, silver, and dark brown. Representing the three of us, it was perfect. A lump formed in my throat. She then handed me another bag, smiling “This is from me and Kel.”