The One Above Novels & Stories

Anna now feels very bad for being a snitch. Anna replies to Joan's message to the last, closing the brief conversation, ”All I can say is an apology to you, Joan. Lastly from me, the current situation about the state of your relationship and Lynd, Arte and Egy already know because of my mistake. I'm sorry...”

This is definitely not over! _________

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My mother speaks first, her authoritative voice somehow managing to remain gentle. “I have asked you here today to help us navigate this unprecedented situation,” she starts calmly, though I don’t miss the flash of concern in her expression. “Princess Maerilee has discovered that she has not one, but two potential Ones. This is unique, to say the least, and we are in need of your guidance.” The room falls silent, the council members exchanging looks of varying degrees of confusion and concern. Finally, one of them, a fae with a stern face and sharp eyes, clears his throat and speaks

Make the right decision. All I can hear is a low, angry growl and I realise it is coming from me and Atari.

One decision at a time. One thread at a time. The direction clear.

I would survive this. "Hey, Lyra!" Lou yelled from the kitchen. "Turn the TV up, will you? The news is doing a segment on that new high-rise project downtown. The one that’s supposed to bring in the 'big spenders'." I walked over to the small television hung in the corner. I reached up and turned the dial, the static clearing to reveal a man standing in front of a wall of cameras. He was wearing a suit that probably cost more than my apartment building.

The man froze slightly. The woman noticed immediately. “…It just overrode him.” Emma’s breath caught. “What does that mean?!” The End inside her responded softly. HIERARCHICAL AUTHORITY EXCEEDED. Emma felt her stomach tighten. “So it’s above you too?” The being turned back to her. “Above is a misunderstanding of layered existence.” A pause. “We are not above.” Another pause. “We are before.” Silence cracked open. Emma whispered: “…Before what?” The being stepped closer.

And beneath it, one word. SOON.