Chapter 11

In Plain Sight Rin ran. It knew! It bloody-abyss knew! He didn’t know how the nekhesa knew. But somehow, it knew he was there. Maybe the whole time. And wasn’t that a fantastic thought. No longer concerned with keeping silent or unseen, Rin bolted for the corridor. Behind him, claws scraped across stone, and powerful … Continue reading Chapter 11 →

Chapter 10

Dark Domain Familiar rough-hewn stone walls awaited Rin on the other side of the fountain door. The darkness was thick as ever. Perhaps worse, because now Rin knew what lay in wait for him. He skulked along the right side wall, keeping low to the ground to minimize whatever target he might make. He grasped … Continue reading Chapter 10 →

Chapter 9

The Bathhouse The tile beneath Rin’s feet fell open into a trapdoor, and he dropped like a stone. His gasp of surprise was left stranded on the landing above as he plummeted. Pink and blue and white and black all streaked by in a muddled haze of panic. He had no clue what had happened … Continue reading Chapter 9 →

Chapter 8

Escalation As he explored the other hidden rooms, Rin found himself much more subdued than he had begun. He barely ducked into any other rooms, giving each a mere cursory glance before moving on. He’d warred with himself over taking anything from the stone chest, but practicality had won. The girl was dead. By the … Continue reading Chapter 8 →