Rain And Ashes Novels & Stories

As if she had already chosen the world she wanted to live in. I rose. My knees left prints in the mud, half filled by the river’s edge. When I stood, the cold air pulled me back into myself. The moon trembled across the surface, broken by current. The ash began to move downstream, slow and gleaming, as if the river itself was carrying the dead toward whatever waited for them. I turned away and followed the sound of fire rising in the distance. Kael (POV) The ash came first.

There was a loud crash, which scared everyone there. My ashes scattered everywhere. Jasper still felt angry. He laughed disdainfully and stepped on my ashes, grinding them with the sole of his shoe. The staff members' jaws had dropped in shock. They hadn't even had time to stop him. Jasper kicked my ashes and sent them flying. "Tell Amara that she came up with a very innovative trick this time round, but it's lame. I'm not going to waver at all, no matter whether she's dead or alive!

As they exited the small house and stepped back into the park, they moved with a newfound confidence. As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the park, Drake and Jeff were ready. Their clothes and gear were not just a facade; they were a representation of their commitment to the cause. As the trio entered the car, a tense atmosphere seemed to settle in. Simon took the driver's seat, his hands gripping the steering wheel with determination. The rain pelted against the windshield, creating a rhythmic pattern that seemed to echo the urgency of their mission. The city outside appeared somber, the rain casting a grayish hue over the streets and buildings. It was as if the

With Francesca in the passenger seat, Andrew drove swiftly through the city. Before long, they arrived at Moonlit Sanctuary. Just as they reached the gated community, a loud rumble echoed across the sky, followed by heavy rain. The sudden downpour was intense, with flashes of lightning cutting through the darkness. Francesca hugged herself, her voice soft with unease. "Andrew, it's storming… I don't like being alone when there's thunder. Can you stay with me for a while?"

Instead of Cole coming to get me, an avalanche arrived first. I ran. The icy wind knifed down my throat in greedy bursts. My lungs burned with every gasp. As time passed, all I could hear was the pounding of my own heartbeat. My numb legs moved on autopilot. Then, I stumbled and crashed to the ground. The roar behind me grew louder and louder. I watched helplessly as the wall of snow swallowed me whole. Right before I blacked out, I told myself that if I somehow survived this, I would be done with Cole. I wouldn't want him anymore.

"Avril, have some water and calm down. I know you're holding a grudge against me now, but you shouldn't be so rash next time." I didn't accept the cup of water. However, Peggy got burned by the hot water in the cup and ended up splashing the water onto my arm. "Oh! It burns…" The hot water scalded Peggy's finger. Vernon hurriedly led her to the tap and placed her finger under the running water. As for me, I was dressed lightly. The hot water had soaked through my chiffon top, scalding my arm instantly. I went to the restroom to handle the burn on my own. Very quickly, red blisters began forming on my left wrist.

“Lucien doesn't want Jax, he took him because he knew it was his best chance to have me delivered to his doorstep. I'm just wondering how this will all end.” Ash tightened the grip around the wheel. “It will end with us all coming home.” He said. “Yeah, or maybe change is exactly what we need.” She said and turned away from Ash. The passing trees looked like blobs of color at the speed they went and one droplet of rain fell on the window. She followed the drop down the window and another one followed. The sky opened up and the heavy rain that the news warned about was officially starting. Ash slowed down and watched as the sky lit up from lightning strikes and parted ways for the waterfall t

The ash burned my palm, but I didn't care. "You have to," he said, looking at me one last time with golden eyes that were slowly fading into gray. "For them. For us." The airships opened fire again. A rain of silver bullets chewed up the ground around us. Riven roared, his body exploding into a massive cloud of sentient ash. He flew into the sky, a dark storm hitting the first airship head-on. The metal groaned and snapped as the ash clogged its engines, sending the massive ship spiraling into the cliffs.

We were all worried in our way, dealing with what was going to happen. Rain was already pacing in tight little circles. “It is cursed. It must be cursed. You don’t name a place Ashroot unless something’s going to eat you under a moonbeam.” “Technically,” I muttered, “Ashroot means ‘origin of endings.’” “See?!” Rain wailed. “That is not comforting, Lia!” Then the forest shimmered. I’m talking full ripple-in-the-air, heart-in-your-throat shimmer. Like reality forgot what shape it was supposed to be.

Because if that day ever came… she would not hesitate to destroy them with her own hands. Taking one final glance at their faces, Ashley turned and walked out of the manor, stepping into the raging storm, leaving behind the shattered remains of her dreams. The heavy rain poured mercilessly over her body in thick sheets, soaking her completely within seconds as muddy water splashed against the hem of her dress. But she didn’t mind, allowing her tears to fall freely, blending with the rain running down her face. Slowly, her trembling hand drifted towards her stomach, rubbing slow circles as she cried.