Tag Archives: Matthew Astoris

Nineteen – 01

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] A camazotzi screamed as it slammed into the wards, energy sheeting across them in a blast of light. I felt light-headed even as I drew and fired another shot far out over … Continue reading

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Seventeen – 04

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] Matt grabbed his shoulder, snapping Thordin out of his rage. His hand froze inches from Menhit’s throat. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw that Cameron was there, gathering Sif … Continue reading

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Seventeen – 03

[This pot is from Thordin’s point of view.] Menhit let go of Sif, squaring herself to meet Thordin’s charge. Sif dropped to her knees, pale and swaying, weakly clutching at a spot where bright blood soaked her shirt. Anhur’s gaze … Continue reading

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Seventeen – 02

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] The storm overhead twisted, lightning that had once arced toward the walls wrenched away. The wind howled as it shifted, the clouds churning like a maelstrom. At the far end of the … Continue reading

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Seventeen – 01

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] “Where is Sif?” It was the second time he’d asked the question, as he hauled himself up onto the wall on the far side of the gate. He was surprised to see … Continue reading

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Fifteen – 03

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] Out on the field before the wall, Sif had slowed—but so had the figure ahead of her. My stomach sank. “What the hell is going on out here?” A chill shot through … Continue reading

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Eleven – 06

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] A chill shot through me. “Why? I thought she was their prisoner.” “It’s more complicated than that,” Matt murmured, closing his eyes and leaning against the forge’s doorframe. “You heard her talk … Continue reading

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Eleven – 05

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] “Jay,” I whispered. He squeezed his eyes shut and shook his head. “I don’t want sympathy. That’s not what I need. I need help, dammit, and I’m not sure who I’m going … Continue reading

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Eleven – 04

[This post from Marin’s point of view.] “Shit,” Thom breathed, letting go of me as we both started to move faster, clearing the last few yards up the hill to the forge. “What’s going on?” J.T. swallowed twice, shaking his … Continue reading

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Ten – 08

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] “What happened?” J.T. looked toward Phelan, bracing himself against the doorway. He shook his head slowly, lips thinning. “I saw something. Someone.” Matt set down his hammer. “What are you talking about, … Continue reading

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