This is the first short story in the Linked Series. “Jadox’s Curse” and “Kyra’s Ruin” follow this story. The fierce wind flapped the sheet in my hand, so I tightened my grip, shaking out the crumbs from last night’s dessert. At least Zeph had licked most of the cake off my abs, so it didn’tContinue reading “Isaac’s Curse”
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Kyra’s Ruin
Chronological Order of the short stories Isaac’s Curse Jadox’s Spell Kyra’s Ruin Copyright 2021 by Cassie Swindon All rights reserved. No part of this story may be produced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except for the use ofContinue reading “Kyra’s Ruin”
Jadox’s Spell
A short story/prequel to “Scorched” (Linked Trilogy Series) October 22, 2021 The strong smell of horses wafted through the autumn breeze. Bark scratched through my thin shirt as I shifted my back against the oak tree. When Isaac Nilson nodded and started walking through the yard, I straightened my posture and casually hovered my handContinue reading “Jadox’s Spell”
Joanna’s Sacrifices
*This short story takes place after the sequel, Hunt the Storm. To avoid spoilers, read Break the Stone and Hunt the Storm before Joanna’s Sacrifices* **Trigger Warning for graphic sexual content** JOANNA’S SACRIFICES The shadow grew, blocking my only exit. But a shadow was harmless compared to the toxins Zohaib had poisoned me with overContinue reading “Joanna’s Sacrifices”
Phoenix’s Spies
The bony-fingered lady swatted me away from the glass faster than a soldier running from a grenade. Without breaking eye contact, she wiped away the smudges I created on her precious counter. Those near black eyebrows rose high, threatening daggers to my soul if I so much as hiccupped in her general direction. That fakeContinue reading “Phoenix’s Spies”
William’s Lies
A breeze blew in from the window, but I sweated bullets. I glanced at the grandfather clock in the hallway, somehow ticking at double speed. Ticking that matched the rhythm of my heartbeat. Raelyn would be home from school in two hours, and I couldn’t fathom the lies I’d have to create if she sawContinue reading “William’s Lies”
Cali’s Escape
I jammed half of a fresh cookie into my mouth, letting the chocolate melt over my tongue. The other half crumbled and fell apart into pieces, still warm from the oven. My charm bracelet tattled on my intention with a slight jingle as I reached in for another cookie. Mom swatted my hand away, herContinue reading “Cali’s Escape”
Raelyn’s Last Shot
Need to climb higher! I only have two hours left. Raelyn stretched her leg up to the next limb of an old oak tree. The evening breeze tickled her nose with the scent of autumn leaves and tangled her long wisps of brown hair together. Thankfully, a glow from the stadium’s bright lights lit theContinue reading “Raelyn’s Last Shot”
Kody’s Secret
Kody Walsh’s large mahogany hands gripped the basketball, the tiny bumps creating friction on his sweaty fingertips. A titan of an athlete, in center position, stood in his way. Kody couldn’t take his shot. Five! Four! Three! Together, the crowd chanted, “Two!” Their voices matched the rhythm of the basketball’s thump, thump, thump against theContinue reading “Kody’s Secret”
Cassie Swindon 