“See, didn’t I tell you? Lyros is pretty interesting.” Saraiya said, leaning against her car. Dim light from her trailer spread to her driveway “To think even vulthos exist?!” “You’re still believing them? Those are just beings from fairytales. Everyone knows that. I can’t believe you guys were having a serious conversation about them.” Natch said, his hand resting on …

“Vulthos?!” Grant shook his head. “I thought they didn’t exist!” He balled his hands into a fist, covering his cut up with a paper towel. It didn’t seem like either Kale or Ambri had been lying. “Well, vulthos aren’t what all of you probably imagine them to be from the old stories.” Kale laced his fingers together and cracked them. …

“What? White lions? Did you happen to see one out here?” Saraiya asked, although she knew that response was futile. Kale had already whispered to her that he knew where she had been. There was no doubt that he told Ambri too, right? “No, I haven’t seen a thing.” Ambri smirked. “I’m just making a guess.” How did Kale even …

Grant felt a shock as Zair hopped upon his lap. He didn’t know how to respond, more so, he didn’t know how Kale would respond. Kale was always extremely protective of him, however he just stayed back watching. Seeing Zair this up close jogged Grant’s memory to the day after he arrived in Lyros. Zair had scurried to his bedroom …

Blood dripped out from Grant’s finger. He couldn’t believe he was that careless to cause a gash on his hand once again. He swore the edge of the claw never even grazed his skin. There was no way he could have been so reckless. “What happened to my hand? Yeah, that’s what I would like to know too.” Grant held …

The mood of Lyros nestled back into its familiar atmosphere, but the whispering words that lingered from the lake left Grant with an ill feeling. He hadn’t mentioned it to anyone yet, and wasn’t sure if he should either. Did he really hear someone talk to him in the first place? Or was it his inner self warning him about …

Saraiya woke up to a dark room. It was to be expected though, after sleeping all day. She was just happy to finally get some rest. Even though she was able to quell her thoughts for those sleeping hours, her mind went straight back into a frenzied mode. However, she was able to repress it more than before; it was …

“Kale! Did you find the buck—” Rhett’s words barely escaped his mouth. “Well, looks like quite the party here, doesn’t it?” A man dressed all in black followed in behind Kale, who had found the bucket. “What do you want?!” Lars’s voice boomed. “Easy, easy. I’m just lost out here. I was abandoned by my “friends” after drinking last night.” …

Grant doubted his vision for a second, but this time, he could see them more clearly than anytime before. Three of them flew in formation with one in the center and the other two following to the sides, forming a triangle. Four wings—no, two wings, however there were two other limbs that appeared to be sticking out from their torsos. …

The lake stretched out in the distance as the smooth concrete under the vehicle transitioned into untamed dirt. The truck shook and Kale bounced over landing onto Grant’s lap. Kale thrust himself back into his own space, profusely apologizing. Grant responded with no more than a noise of affirmation, feeling annoyed. “All right boys! We’ve made it. Looks like the …