Noctis Novels & Stories

The incantation to muffle the sights and sounds around us does little good to stop the banshee’s screams. I grab his hands and chant with him. “Clausus sonare. Angustos lux. Hoc aspectu in domum custodire ab omni malo. Clausus sonare. Angustos lux. Hoc aspectu in domum custodire ab omni malo.”

A smile curved across Frederick’s face as he watched them race ahead, “Look!” Stella gasped, skidding to a stop near the bushes. “A moth!” “What are moths doing here?” Nicholas asked, squinting. “Looking for food,” she replied confidently. “They’re nocturnal.” “What is nocturnal?” “It means creatures that do things at night.” Nicholas stepped closer to her, “So… are we nocturnal now?” Before she could answer, a tiny glowing dot drifted past them. “Fireflies!” they exclaimed in unison, chasing the soft lights with wonder.

It was late at night. "What kind of emergency happened so Ady couldn't come in? Jasper is all right." I frowned. "Unless..." ---- Ady's POV "We call them wolf mates rather than soulmates or destiny. We'll be imprinted on our wolf-mate, and we can't do anything about it. Like what happened to Martha, Aston, and Yumi." Jasper and I were walking up the hill toward the group. Jasper wanted us to move away while we talked. Even when there isn't a full moon, the moonlight and stars in the sky make the woods bright.

Shrugging, I shook my head. Ikaris nodded, then glanced at the book. "Your parents were members of an ancient society known as Into the Night. They were a group of warriors hand-picked by the dark goddess herself to destroy all species. They were defeated by a group of warriors known as the Valerious, who joined forces with other vampires, witches, and werewolves. Together, they were able to contain the power that threatened to destroy everyone and everything," he paused for a moment before continuing.

Rune was a shifter and could fly discreetly…. Noctis set me down slowly, his head turning toward the noise. He chuckled. Tonight, stay with me is not an invitation to bed; I want some closeness—just me and you. I like that, princess. Are you sure the other won’t mind? I mean… Noctis, let’s go back; we have school tomorrow. I took his hand, and we walked back through the living room and into the bedroom. I said good night to all before the door closed.

The fog in Blackwood Glen had a habit of swallowing sounds, turning the evening into a claustrophobic dampness that clung to my jacket. I had been hiking the lower trails when I found it: a sleek, charcoal-colored cat with eyes like burning sulfur. It wasn’t meowing; it was simply sitting on a moss-covered stump, watching me with an intelligence that felt uncomfortably human. Around its neck was a delicate silver collar with a nameplate: Midnight. Below the name was an address just a mile down the trail.

With that he turned his back on me and stalked out of the basement. God damn it Kaydence you are weak. Getting caught because you ran the wrong way. I have been here long enough I should know my way around by now. Damion Night has been my home for four years now and it has been hell since day one. My first night here he lost his temper with me because I wouldn't stop crying.

After

"Arthur. Look." Arthur turned, his weapon raised, his eyes instantly tracking the light. Carved into the ancient Roman stone, completely hidden from casual view, was a massive, weathered bas-relief. It wasn't a Christian cross or a pagan deity. It was a black crescent moon, embracing a broken crown. The insignia of the Ordo Noctis. But it was what lay directly beneath the insignia that turned the blood in their veins to ice. Carved in fading, archaic Latin script were two names, side by side, dated over two decades ago.

The flags on the horses were white with the shape of something black and jagged over a circle. “I’ve never seen that crest.” “I have.” Hidi didn’t take long to identify it. “Those are Nochtens.” “Nocthen- you mean Ana’s?” Nicoli turned in surprise. “Why would they be here?” Though Nicoli asked, Hidi was slow to answer. Her green eyes focused on the rider. A worried expression came up her face as he disappeared to the front entrance. “He comes alone.” Hidi’s voice dropped. The usual cheer was gone. Hidi was severe and different as she watched. It was so other than her jokester self that he couldn’t help but grow concerned.