Copyright 2022 by Cassie Swindon All rights reserved. No part of this book 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 of brief quotations in a book review. This work is fiction. Names, characters,Continue reading “Ruby’s Vow”
Category Archives: Short Stories
Ryker’s Promise
Copyright 2022 by Cassie Swindon All rights reserved. No part of this book 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 of brief quotations in a book review. This work is fiction. Names, characters,Continue reading “Ryker’s Promise”
Scarlett’s Pledge
Copyright 2022 by Cassie Swindon All rights reserved. No part of this book 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 of brief quotations in a book review. This work is fiction. Names, characters,Continue reading “Scarlett’s Pledge”
Isaac’s Curse
This is the first short story in the Linked Series. “Jadox’s Curse” and “Kyra’s Ruin” follow this story. This work can not be used elsewhere, Cassie Swindon has full copyrights. Isaac’s Curse The fierce wind flapped the sheet in my hand, so I tightened my grip, shaking out the crumbs from last night’s dessert. AtContinue reading “Isaac’s Curse”
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) The chronological order of the prequels are: Isaac’s Curse Jadox’s Spell Kyra’s Ruin This work is fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, businesses, companies, cities, or eventsContinue 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”
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