The Orphan Collector Novels & Stories

She and I both knew how mom would be way beyond crossed once she finds out about Will and I, ditching the party. But for once, I was fine with it. "Anything new you came across?" I asked before sitting down on the light brown couch. Like I mentioned, grandma loved collecting antique things. Crystals and gems. Ancient runes. Myths and legends. Her house looked more like a witchcraft store than a normal house. "Sadly, I didn't." She said with a long sigh. I couldnt help but notice how her light brown hair were getting white around the edges. "Really? What's that then?" I asked before walking over towards one of her glass shelves. Something inside it had caught my eye the moment I had entered t

"T-This is for me?" Cyrus nodded. "I have plenty more like it. And even rarer items, next-generation collectibles. As long as you stick with me, figurines, body pillows, and game cartridges won't be a problem. You'll get whatever you want." Cyrus had chosen the perfect bait for the perfect fish. Other rewards might fail with Thorgan, but this struck straight at his soul. "AWOOOO!" Thorgan lunged forward and hugged the Anama Rei figure to his chest. "Cyrus, are you a fellow nerd too? Then… Then do you like Airi?"

But the books inside—every one of them—were bleeding. “The Market didn’t just steal people’s souls,” June said, her voice shaking. “They stole the history of every baker. They stole your life, Grandma.” “Exactly,” the voice answered. “The Ruby Collector doesn’t own the Earth. He’s just a thief. He stole the Earth’s paper from our family a thousand years ago. He didn’t buy us. He kidnapped us.” June landed on the platform, spear glowing in her grip. The Ruby Collector turned to face her.

Or maybe I would’ve disappeared right along with him. The point is, I did nothing. I ran. I left Jake and, because of that, I’ve been living an empty life ever since. And here, mysteriously, sent to me by some unknown party is that same black box Jake had been searching for that night, the one containing that tile game of Mr. Trung’s. Sốphận, the game Jake claimed had stolen his father’s soul, the game he was hoping to destroy to release it.

she replied, grabbing her coat. He sighed, a mixture of frustration and admiration flickering in his eyes. “You’re impossible.” “And you love me for it,” she said again, a small smile playing on her lips. “Always,” he murmured before leading her out. Warehouse 17 was an abandoned industrial building on the outskirts of the city, its exterior cloaked in shadows. Stefan’s convoy arrived in silence, the vehicles forming a barrier that screamed power and control. Nikolai was waiting at the entrance, his stance rigid as Stefan and Shania approached. “He’s inside,” Nikolai reported, nodding toward the dimly lit interior.

I don't! Accepting this harsh reality that Orni is no more I left the city. I came to a small town and built an art gallery here. Whatever I earn now, I donate to orphanages. I don't feel anything for money. There is no greed for money in me anymore. Whom should I earn this money for? Orni wanted me to be a good human being. A true gentleman. I still remember the day when she requested me to fulfil this wish of her. She wanted me to be a gentleman who respects every human being. Specifically, women. That's what I am trying to do.

Cathy says, "but, what is a collector? Or more accurately who is he? Why is he called that?" No one answers at first, each person consumed by the horror of what could happen. Eventually, mother speaks up. "The Collector is... an abomination. No one knows where he comes from but he is dangerous. No one has gone up against him and won." "What does he do?" "He collects... skin. And other... body parts. Internal organs. He doesn't spill blood, all he has to do is touch you and everything will dry up. Then he... he pills your skin or fur and uses it for whatever evil he does."

*** I spent the entire weekend at Kol’s, just having sex and trying new things with Kol, like sex in the kitchen, in the living room… We had basically christened his entire place. “I already transferred your contacts and every other thing should be there also.” “Thank you.” I placed a kiss on his lips and took my phone from his hand. “Shall we?” I nodded as I read the sign in front of me. St Mary’s Orphanage. I took a deep breath as Kol’s fingers squeezed mine, reminding me that I wasn’t alone. The playground that I’d spent most of my time on still remained with the rickety old swings that looked quite unsafe to use at this point. I sent some money anonymously whenever I got my pay but I gue

The cramps from earlier fade away. It’s windy, a chill on the air that whispers of the upcoming winter in the weeks ahead, when Clay finally manages to convince Damon to part from the group. A shiver alive in the younger boy’s shoulders when they step out into the endless land of the orphanage’s backyard. A guardian of trees that stood tall in the landscape of orange, red and yellow. It was breathtaking, a sight Clay was sure almost all of the children inside took for granted.

“So, ‘navigator’. You say you understand the narrative of this place. Where do we begin? Who, in this asylum of exiles, do we talk to first?” Silas’s unsettling smile returned, wider than ever. He pushed off from the tree, his twilight eyes gleaming with predatory delight. “I’m so glad you asked,” he said. “There’s a… let’s call her a ‘collector’. She resides in a fortress of solidified melancholy, and she hoards things that are one of a kind. She’s utterly mad, of course, and notoriously difficult to bargain with. She also happens to hold a grudge against the Watchers that makes yours look like a mild annoyance.” He gestured for us to follow. “She’s the perfect first ambassador for your nas