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Outside the Box - Chapter 16

Outside the Box - Chapter 16

A Chapter by A.L.


16 “I’m a bit … confused,” I say quickly before Dr. Sybil can rattle off any more of her complex and crazy plans. “Why ..
Outside the Box - Chapter 17

Outside the Box - Chapter 17

A Chapter by A.L.


17 Immediately there’s a flurry of action and most of the Hidden drop to the ground, unconscious. Aspen clutches my arm tightly, and then I spot..
Outside the Box - Chapter 18

Outside the Box - Chapter 18

A Chapter by A.L.


18 “Absolutely not,” I say quickly. There’s no way I’m leaving Miguel and Aspen alone.” “They won’t be alone..
Outside the Box - Chapter 19

Outside the Box - Chapter 19

A Chapter by A.L.


19 The sounds of the moving jeep having a calming effect on me, but my mind is still racing a while later. Aspen and Miguel haven’t moved, but I..
The Reader- Chapter 5

The Reader- Chapter 5

A Chapter by A.L.


Chapter 5 Clara didn’t waste any time - she immediately grabbed Newt and Emmeline by the arms and dragged them down the hallway. Gwen pulled out..
Outside the Box - Chapter 20

Outside the Box - Chapter 20

A Chapter by A.L.


20 Surprisingly enough, Leah is alive and she’s relatively easy to find. I explain my plan to Ezra and Miguel, which both of them accept with li..
Outside the Box - Chapter 21

Outside the Box - Chapter 21

A Chapter by A.L.


21 The guard frowns as I begin to lower my weapon, but Miguel doesn’t. A sense of panic fills me but Miguel leaps into action. There’s the..
Ephemeral

Ephemeral

A Story by earthadavis


A short story of grief, life, loss, and all things.
Outside the Box - Chapter 22

Outside the Box - Chapter 22

A Chapter by A.L.


The final chapter
Always Watching

Always Watching

A Story by A.L.


A sequel to "After Hours" - this is a warning for the curious and a death wish for everyone: they are always watching.
The Reader

The Reader

A Book by A.L.


Emmeline is a Reader - she can see people's past, present, and future by the marks on their skin. Until she meets someone who's marks tell a world of ..
The Reader - Prologue

The Reader - Prologue

A Chapter by A.L.


Prologue The woman clutched her son to her chest as she ran through the forest, feet pounding the ground so loudly she was sure she would give herself..
The Reader - Chapter 1

The Reader - Chapter 1

A Chapter by A.L.


Chapter 1 She awoke with a start, immediately bracing from the pain of a whip across her back. The sun had been shining into her cramped space for a l..
The Reader - Guide

The Reader - Guide

A Chapter by A.L.


Help with myths/maps
The Reader - Chapter 2

The Reader - Chapter 2

A Chapter by A.L.


Chapter 2 Emmeline was tired but she stayed up for the bonfire. It was a routine for her, she couldn’t miss it - no matter what. Besides, Newt w..
The Reader - Chapter 3

The Reader - Chapter 3

A Chapter by A.L.


Chapter 3 Emmeline struggled against the tight grip of the man, clawing at his hairy arm. She tried to scream again but her voice died in her throat a..
The Reader - Chapter 4

The Reader - Chapter 4

A Chapter by A.L.


Chapter 4 Emmeline continued running, even though she could feel warm blood dripping down her arm. She didn’t turn to look, didn’t turn to..
The Reader - Chapter 6

The Reader - Chapter 6

A Chapter by A.L.


Chapter 6 “I’m not sure I quite understand,” Emmeline said, which was an understatement. She could change the future? That was new, ..
The Reader - Chapter 7

The Reader - Chapter 7

A Chapter by A.L.


Chapter 7 “Put down your weapons and no one gets hurt,” the general ordered. The golden stars on his uniform glinted in the torchlight. Hi..
The Reader - Chapter 8

The Reader - Chapter 8

A Chapter by A.L.


Chapter 8 The group had took pity on the horses whose riders were now slaughtered. There were six of them total so they took three of the horses and l..