Tag Archives: Matthew Astoris

Forty-six – 01

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Matt stood frozen by the back door, feeling like he couldn’t move as he stared blankly out at the storm. It wasn’t until Hecate squeezed his arm and moved away that whatever … Continue reading

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Forty-five – 08

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Matt couldn’t breathe for a split second and in that split second, his arms loosened around Hecate. He felt her tense against his chest for a moment, poised to strike, but then … Continue reading

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Forty-five – 07

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Another knock echoed through the house as he stepped into the kitchen and steeled himself as he crossed the room. He could see the shadows of a figure beyond the frosted panes, … Continue reading

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Forty-five – 06

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] The knock on the door echoed through the whole house. Matt froze up, holding onto Hecate a little tighter. She drew a rasping breath but stayed limp in his arms, either too … Continue reading

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Forty-three – 02

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] “Well, the first thing we’re going to do is not panic,” Matt said, fighting to keep his voice even. He shifted on the bed, sitting cross-legged in front of her, so close … Continue reading

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Forty-three – 01

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Hecate stiffened, her eyes growing momentarily wide. Matt’s arms loosened and he pushed himself up on an elbow to get a better look at her face, finding her expression stricken, as if … Continue reading

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Thirty-nine – 02

[This post is from Thom’s point of view.] “How do we look?” J.T. asked as he came out to meet Thom partway between the gate and where he’d been standing. Thom exhaled, shaking his head slightly as his friend fell … Continue reading

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Thirty-six – 06

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] “He’ll threaten you,” Hecate said softly. “We both know that he will.” “We both know why that’s a bad idea.” She choked on a laugh. “It certainly won’t end well for him.” … Continue reading

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Thirty-five – 07

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] She closed the door behind him and collapsed against it, her expression blank and her eyes starting to fill with nothing short of absolute soul-wrenching terror. Matt sat frozen for a few … Continue reading

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Thirty-five – 06

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Hecate froze. Her voice came out flat, no hint of incredulity or emotion. “You want what?” Leviathan’s smile faded. “You heard me, sister, now sit.” Matt’s thoughts reeled, but the loudest thought … Continue reading

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