Familial Ties - Part 1

Picture Clunk. Clunk. Clunk. A loud knocking was at the front door in the early hours of the morning. Clunk. Clunk. Clunk. Clunk. It didn't cease. It continued for a few moments before it awoke Ryder....

Familial Ties - Part 2

Picture "Are you ready?" Reuben asked from the threshold of Ryder's bedroom. The frei nodded as he zipped up the mushroom duffle bag Reuben had found online and just had to get. With a sigh, he threw...

And You Are?

Picture It was an afternoon unlike any other, Calista had come to pick up Ryder for the day and take him out to the bookstore. Normally Reuben would do it, but he had a full day of scheduled readings...

The Big 3-0

Picture Just over a week had passed since the bookstore fiasco. Reuben still hadn't spoken more to Ryder about what happened, and his birthday was just a couple days away. The two hadn't spoken much at...

Well Met

Picture ◈ WHO: Xiu & Ryder (Rapidashtrainer & Skyeforge) ◈ WHEN: Mid afternoon on July 25, 2017 ◈ WHERE: Wooded clearing near Oakdale ◈ WEATHER: Sunny and warm. Picture Xiu took in his surroundings,...

Late Night Magic

Picture "Just go," a muse’s voice echoed into Ryder’s room in the dead of night."It's not like you'll be missed around here this late." Ryder stared at the ceiling from under his covers. He hadn’t heard...