The Leaf Thief Read Aloud Novels & Stories

I smiled as he nodded again, his brown hair bouncing around as he leaned in a little closer. I opened the book and started flipping through the pages, looking for a good story or myth to read to him. I paused for a moment at the title page that read ‘The All Mother and the Sacred Four’, tilting the book towards Calix. He smiled and scooted closer, nodding again as I turned the final page and cleared my throat.

My legs were becoming increasingly weary, and my bag felt heavier with each passing moment. Suddenly, the unmistakable sound of dry leaves cracking behind me sent shivers down my spine. This time, my ears had not deceived me. My skin prickled with fear, and I anxiously scanned the area, but no one was in sight. I considered the possibility of encountering the notorious road thieves who preyed on travelers, but I had nothing of value with me, so it would be a waste of time to rob me.

LEAH The air feels wrong, heavy and cold. It's like something rotten is crawling through it. I’m still rooted to a spot as the voice calling my name grows louder and louder. “Leah… Leah… Come with us… Leah…” My stomach flips at the distorted sound, bile rising in my tummy. It's like glass cracking underwater, annoying and eerie. “Come with us… Leah…” I hear again. Nope, my mind answers, absolutely not. Lucian’s roar tears through the chaos. “Run, Leah. Run!”

"I love that one too. Maple leaves shine their brightest in autumn. It reminds me of the first time I saw you at school. "I'll make it the centerpiece of our 100-Year Anniversary Collection. But it won't be for sale. It will belong to you alone." Odessa wrapped her arms around him, looking up with a teasing pout. "You'd better mean it. If you don't, I'll leave you forever." "I swear on my life!"

He pulled out one of the dried leaves inside and let it dangle between his fingers. Mary’s eyes widened in shock, her entire body beginning to shake. "I-I don't know what that is," she stammered. Tharros scoffed, his patience wearing thin. "You don’t know?" He tilted his head mockingly. "Fine. I’ll tell you." His voice dropped, dangerously low. "This is whisperleaf. You do know what whisperleaf is, don’t you? Answer me!" Mary shook her head frantically. "I don't know, my Emperor."

Kael watched the display without a single ounce of expression on his stony face. ​Then, he spoke again. "Do you know what happens to thieves in my kingdom, Lyra?" ​I blinked, completely caught off guard. "...Thieves?" ​"You stole," Kael murmured. ​My heart lurched violently against my ribs. "I didn't—"

Just the infinite, terrifying, beautiful potential of a world that was finally free to grow its own way. "Is it over?" a child asked, picking up a silver leaf. The wind whispered back, in a voice that sounded like a brother and a sister laughing together. > NO. IT IS JUST THE BEGINNING.

"You guys okay?" "We will be, go," Leaf smiled and winked at me. "Thanks, guys," "Love you!" Leaf shrieked. I chuckled. I stood up and ran deeper into the aisle. The heels of my boots clacked against the wooden floor. Books were floating in the air. I looked at the shelves, the books were neatly arranged in alphabetical order. I saw a book, a beautiful blue book with white Italian writing, 'NAMES'. I had the urge to touch it, so I reached forward for it.

The night is starry and beautiful, and I take great satisfaction in seeing it so close. Thail's wings take us higher and higher. The is chilly, but my demon mate is warm, and I rest my cheek against him. "Are you all right with the cold, my little leaf?" "Little leaf?" I blink away some moisture from my eyes. The wind is a little much this high up in the air. "A moment ago, you were shaking like a leaf," Thail says as he clutches me tighter before flapping his wings faster. "Don't you like heights?"

Author's POV After Kehna and her father left, Ruby quickly went to look for the 'so-called shadow' Kehna saw. "Seriously?" She shouted furiously as she waited for an answer. "You really have to learn how to knock," the 'so-called shadow' said in a surprisingly calm tone "Look, I'm not here to joke around with you, just tell if you went out today"