The earth trembled beneath Elara’s worn leather boots as the Gryphon’s shadow eclipsed the midday sun. Its razor talons, the size of daggers, scraped against the ancient stones of the Skyreach Pass, each screech a promise of pain. Elara, a wisp of a girl with eyes that held the storm-grey of the northern peaks, gripped… Read more

The rain drizzled gently over Seattle, casting a silvery hue over the vibrant festival lights that lined the streets. I pulled my hood up, letting the soft patter against the fabric become a soothing rhythm as I navigated through the lively crowds. The city’s energy was infectious tonight—a tapestry of laughter, Celtic music, and the… Read more

The fog clung to the narrow streets of New Orleans like a shroud, whispering secrets that only the bayous could comprehend. Jazz notes wafted through the air from a distant carnival, the vibrant melodies contrasting sharply with the anxious thrum of my heartbeat. I pulled my hood lower over my eyes, the ancient amulet around… Read more

The rain tapped a relentless rhythm against the windowpane, a somber jazz that filled the empty corners of my apartment. Chicago’s skyline glowed dimly through the watery veil, skyscrapers piercing the night like jagged teeth. I sipped my coffee, the bitter taste grounding me as I stared at the city that had become both my… Read more