The Other Novels & Stories

*Permiton* *Several Days Ago* We stand on the edge of the shoreline, and the visions attack me, sharp and violent. Each image is simply a possibility, a road that will unfurl depending on what decision we make. River and Brook stand by the water, each trying to conjure a narwhal-pulled ferry, but they’re wasting their energy. It will not come for them; they’ve been exiled. The moment the decree was made, every living organism in this country turned against them.

I muttered internally, opening the car door and stepping out. He leaned over the console as I adjusted my dress. “So… will I see you again?” I looked back at him and sighed. Poor guy looked hopeful. Too hopeful. “Buddy, I’m sorry,” I said with a sympathetic smile, “but this won’t work. We’re not… sexually compatible.” His face fell like I’d kicked his puppy. “Oh.” “Goodnight, Bob.” I kissed his cheek—because I wasn’t a complete savage—and closed the door.

The sequel of The other one will officially be published soon. It's titled Alpha Tinders. Here is the blurb... It's been two years since Valerie fell but I still can't let go of her memories. *** When the moon goddess taunts McCoy by instating another HEAT. McCoy meets a 'Second'. He isn't supposed to get one, not after his betrayal. It had to be another taunt and worse... a male Nephilim. An elusive half-blood needing protection and a secret that could tear the supernatural society.

Avant is in her late twenties, a woman who came from a prominent family in North London. I can sense that this body is not happy to live her life. Maybe that’s the reason why I woke up to take over her identity for God knows how long! I exclaimed out of frustration. I just came from a war last night I was a soldier the other day who fought in a battle against Russia. The body that I have taken care of was owned by a cowardly soldier he has been in love with the other guy who’s also a coward like him and he even used women to cover up his real self what a pathetic mortal.

The unidentified thing inside her didn’t seem willing to allow her to, either. She was the Great Other— whatever that meant. The thing swelled as if in confirmation. Ancients and gods were also known as Others, so her title had some deeper meaning in connection to them. This wasn’t a surprise with everything else she’d learned. Minera had seem shocked but hopeful when Amerie had mentioned it to her. If it gave the great goddess hope, she prayed it would be enough. She couldn’t let her or Celena down after everything.

"I'm a candidate, but she wouldn't let me do it. Leslie's born with a genetic disease and is still under treatment. I need to stay healthy and watch over him. That leaves only you. You won't refuse, will you?" There was smug satisfaction in his eyes as he said that. He raised his hand almost leisurely, and the ring on his finger gleamed under the sunlight. Josephine wore the exact same one. Something bitter lodged in my throat, and I clenched the papers in my hand. "What if I refuse?"

Since I was already here, I might as well play along. I slowly walked behind them until a familiar voice called out to me. “If it isn’t Dylan! It’s been a while!” I turned around. It was my best friend from my time in the army and Nia’s most important business partner, Gordon Wayne. I hurriedly stopped and joked with him. “It has been a while! I’m still waiting for that lunch you owe me!” Gordon burst out laughing. “Haha, you haven’t changed at all!” Nia turned around at the sound of our voices and rushed over, punching me in the back. To Gordon, she was all smiles. “Don’t be so rude to Mr. Wayne! We should be the ones treating him to lunch!”

When I regained consciousness, I was standing in an entirely new world. A familiar male voice echoed beside me. “Thank you, Olivia. It’s thanks to you that we can continue our experiment. We admire your kindness, your forgiveness, and your calmness. We formally invite you to become an interdimensional traveler. As your reward, you will be able to travel across different worlds and live different lives. None of your emotions will ever be punished by the System.” The next second, a communication screen appeared in front of me, and I was successfully connected.

I said slowly. After a long pause, Mom replied casually, "Fine. You’ve already taken care of Suri’s school transfer anyway. If you’ve got nothing else to do, hurry back to your Halcyon City. If you don’t work, you don’t earn money. Don’t expect me to support you."

"That’s a given." His mouth descends on mine again, but this kiss is different. It’s not an apology anymore. It’s a claiming. His hands move from my waist, sliding up my sides, leaving a trail of heat through the thin fabric of my shirt. His fingers find the hem and tug it upward. I lift my arms, letting him pull it over my head and toss it aside. The cool cabin air whispers over my skin, raising goosebumps, but his gaze is like a physical flame.