Neon Noir: The Eighth Beat

This ‘Arcadia’ though is different. It’s supposed to be the place anyone in the neighborhood can get a drink. It’s not just bringing the booze back to the little people, but it might be the place Robert can bring down to get more resources from the city.

The Elysian: Tenth Dream

He reaches into his pocket and brings out that which I had been seeking. The key was the same size as the other two, but it had a fragile look to it. Like it was made out of a fallen leaf. I had already caught on to the way this world is working, so I didn\'t question it, but I still had so much to ask the strange man before me.

Seeking Dusk: Part 8

In midair, I extend my free wings and quickly spin around, drawing my sword. Holding it out just in time, I block the bird from hitting me. He knocks me back a bit. Even without drawing on The Power, he shouldn\'t have been able to do that. Still, just a shrug.

The 19th Century Paranormal Investigator: Chapter 12

Con looks uneasy during all this. More than uneasy. This poor child. I\'ve had to take away his strength, put him through the awkward position of walking among the people he has become so used to seeing as enemies, and now he must endure the rage of Doctor Maladar himself. This will not stand.

The 19th Century Paranormal Investigator: Chapter 11

“See, when a demon is summoned, the place to which it is brought forth belongs to the demon, acting as an anchor to keep him on this plane. Even then, he is severely limited in his abilities, normally requiring an additional sacrifice to gain his full power.\"

The Elysian: Ninth Dream

“Well you see, mortal-” “DON\'T \'MORTAL\' ME! You jerk! What are you trying to do to me!?” “Now it is with a chortle-” “Stop with the rhyming! I\'m done with it. Why in the hell do you rhyme?!” He gives me a dirty look. Still not as scared of him as Luna, but I do have to remember he is the spirit of the forest. Best not to trifle with such beings.

Seeking Dusk: Part 7

“You’re looking to stop a war, and will probably start one instead. What could I possibly want more than survival?” His phrasing intrigues me. I’m just here to hunt demons. What makes him think it will start a war? “A source of true obsidian.”

The 19th Century Paranormal Investigator: Chapter 10

I didn\'t say this aloud, but he makes a perfect bodyguard. He seems resistant to physical and magical attacks. Not to mention that whatever is occurring at this residence wasn\'t enough to drive him away either means it isn\'t as dangerous as I thought, Con is stronger than I initially assumed, or he\'s just foolish. Considering how easily he\'ll let emotions control him, I can\'t rule out the third option. Still, he will come in handy.

Neon Noir: The Seventh Beat

Out back, behind the building in the alley, Vash’s mind started working on what she’d do out here. Even assuming Mr. Shane survived, she doubted he’d be able to get her car pulled around quickly. And if the attack ended up being more than the one man, she couldn’t wait around.