Sora took a deep breath before enhancing her spiritual perception.  She was a little shocked to find Fen’s Core entirely open to her. Fen’s defenses seemed like tinted glass that she could penetrate with just a little bit of study, and what she found caused her to change her plan entirely. “I know what you’re getting at, Fen, and no, …

During my normal times that I write ATM I’ve been a bit busy with work, so, I haven’t been able to dedicate some of the time I wanted.  Still, the chapters are of an average length, but I wanted to make this chapter a bit longer.  This chapter is still 5.5k words. I’m releasing it a bit late because I’ve …

Okay, now I wasn’t planning this, TBH, but after reviewing the power system and what I have in-place for ATM’s universe, mixed with Sora’s unique case … I realized what had inadvertently happened and that Inari would be smart and perceptive enough to catch onto it.  Facepalm Author Sora and Emilia followed Eyia into the kitchen; she took a quick look …

Sora fidgeted with her shirt front.  “So, can I—umm, release the Outer Body Technique?” “In a moment,” Inari said, tails fanning out behind her.  “Be aware that Emilia does not know how to functionally use her abilities; just like I taught you, she will need to be educated.” “Huh,” Sora’s mouth dropped open as she glanced back at her first …

Sora repositioned herself on the couch, head leaning back as she got comfortable; she entered the Outer Body Technique. Opening her eyes, she stared around the endless blackness before her vision fell to the bright white floor, scanning for her aunt.  Doing a complete spin, she found herself alone. “C’mon, where are you?” “Thinking,” her aunt’s pleasant tone sounded behind …

Sora finished showering with Mary, Ashley, and Wendy; the liquid in the bottles smelled like raspberries, peppers, vanilla, oranges, amber, and the only thing Sora could think of was hot musk.  The four of them sniffed it several times, and only Sora could distinguish between all the different scents. “Really?”  Ashley asked, sniffing the bottle they’d already used on their …

Spinning an invisibility illusion around them, she nodded at Eyia.  “Maybe we should give them some training.” She grinned at their jitters wickedly.  “Eyia will make you so tough you can stand in a blizzard without so much as a twitch.” “Please—warm us up…”  Ashley stuttered. Sighing, Sora winked at them.  “Fine, fine…” Nathan made it down the hall and …

Sora’s POV * * * * * * * Sora opened her eyes, arms brushing against Wendy’s hand as she stretched.  Twisting her body, she sighed before sitting up; she caught the others doing the same. “That was so strange,” Ashley whispered, cracking her neck with light moans. Nathan nodded.  “Yeah, it felt real, but at the same time my …

Eyia’s POV Eyia let Aiden past without a word.  The moment the door shut, she turned to Jin, releasing microbursts of energy as taught by her father to let Jin and Githa know she was ready. Her luminescent armor, Gram, and Svalinn appeared as she called them; her necklace appeared as ice instantly covered the room, sealing off the area …

Aiden’s POV Aiden sighed as he watched Kari leave; Eyia let her by without incident before returning to her post.  Leaning back, he ran a hand through his golden hair, closing his eyes. The only sound came from the kitchen as Liz and Alice prepared their meal. Should I go after Kari?  I don’t know; maybe she needs her space?  …