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Day 28: Foreign Market

On March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn Fantasy, Lost and Found, WritingLeave a comment

“Lonan, be reasonable, boy,” Neils extended a placating hand toward him, as if to divert a rockslide. “We’ve all taken a blow today. There’s no use in taking another. I’ve done some sailing in my day, and no ship of Serafina’s could catch a ship like that captain’s.”

Day 27: Dark Magic

On March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn Fantasy, Lost and Found, WritingLeave a comment

Kaz’s fingers clamped down on the back of the boys’ necks. His grasp was icy, and black shot through Cyprus’s vision. That iciness spread from the point of contact, sinking dark magic deep into his muscles. Cyprus didn't know if he'd collapsed or frozen in place standing.

To Those Who Seek Sirens

On March 18, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn Fantasy, To Those Who Seek Sirens, WritingLeave a comment

At long last, I've changed the working title of "Lost and Found." The story is now called "To Those Seek Sirens."

Day 26: Leaving Poetry

On January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn Fantasy, Lost and Found, Writing6 Comments

Beyond the great blue expanse, the coast of Avalon sat like a circlet atop the waves. It was so far away already Cyprus couldn’t make out any buildings, only the greenish ups and downs of hills. “There she goes,” Kaz said cheerfully, noting the change in Cyprus’s expression.

Day 25: Rats Belowdecks

On January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn Fantasy, Lost and Found, WritingLeave a comment

A goat screamed above. The smell of blood and urine rolled down the stairs. Cyprus and Shay clung to the net and each other, shaking.

Day 24: Sea Foam

On January 19, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn Fantasy, Lost and Found, WritingLeave a comment

Soon, echoes began to shush their footsteps and salty humidity began to coat their tongues. The ground became slippery. Orlaith emerged first beneath an outcropping sharp as canine teeth, set into the side of a plunging cliff. The rock met the sea in a short band of pebbles and pink sand.

Day 23: Outskirts

On January 19, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn Fantasy, Lost and Found, WritingLeave a comment

The fountain sat at the bottom of the valley, not too far from the temple of Avelot—barely a stone’s throw from their temple of Eponine. Shay dragged his feet after Lonan, but bounced the bucket between his knees with the ease only a young boy and diligent rock-climber could manage.

Day 22: Pearl White

On January 18, 2020January 18, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn Fantasy, Lost and Found, Writer's Report, WritingLeave a comment

After the first pirate attack there were the humiliating murmurs, the way Neils would gently separate them after that. He’s meant for Cypress, people tried to explain to Lonan. Then Xan got the seashell tattoo, pearl-white on his chest.

Day 21: Town Witches

On January 18, 2020January 18, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn Fantasy, Lost and Found, Writer's Report, WritingLeave a comment

Just then the windchimes banged together and Lonan appeared with a gull feather tucked behind his ear. He broke in between the three of them, hoisting Meredy and Merle up like cats by the scruff.

Day 20: Driftwood Boys

On January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn Fantasy, Lost and Found, Writer's Report, WritingLeave a comment

Xan turned and watched him until he misstepped, overturning the driftwood and tripping into the sand. “If that’s what you want,” he said.

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