A whole big, giant

A whole big, giant world full of men. Men with blue eyes. Brown eyes. Green eyes. And indescribable shades in between. Tall men. Short men. Skinny men. Built men. And all combinations thereof. Nice men (so I’ve heard, but never really seen). Mean men. Decent men, indecent. And who knows which is the best kind … Read more

When Eleanor\’s arm touched

When Eleanor’s arm touched his he felt his hands grow cold with deadly fear lest he should lose the shadow brush with which his imagination was painting wonders of her. He watched her from the corners of his eyes as ever he did when he walked with her– she was a feast and a folly … Read more

You should go. I

You should go. I can’t. Because you want to stare at the monster? Alec’s green eyes blaze, but with a wholly human fire now. Or because you pity me? I couldn’t guess which possibility he loathes more. I fold my arms. I can’t leave because the door’s locked. Believe me, I would’ve gone hours ago … Read more

In the Sapient tongue

In the Sapient tongue he said softly, ‘Tell me, Master, did you know Incarceron was tiny?’ ‘Is it?’ Sapphique replied in the same language, his green eyes as he looked up lit by deep points of flame. ‘To you, perhaps. Not to its Prisoners. Every prison is a universe for its inmates. And think, Jared … Read more