Out of Darkness by R.E. Journeys

Author:R.E. Journeys [R.E.Journeys]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: R.E.Journeys Creations LLC
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

In my panic, I didn’t focus on where I wanted the vortex to open. I just knew I wanted to go somewhere safe. I blink, nervous for a second that I didn’t actually leave the story. I feel around and notice I’m in my bedroom closet. I slump to the ground, giving myself a moment’s reprieve. I escaped again. I’ve been cutting it close lately. I’ve really got to stop it.

I take a deep breath and open the door. My room is exactly how I left it. I stumble to my bed and fall on it, face first. I roll over and stare at the rocky ceiling of my room. It’s faintly illuminated by the shimmer stone on my desk. The books and other items around my room cast pointed shadows on the walls and ceiling. Reminding me there is much more to people then just appearances.

I drape my arm over my eyes. There is much more to Thane than I ever realized. Is he the one who sent the message, with the incorrect page number? Or was it someone else wanting to sabotage my work? Thane has been getting more and more distant from me since magic reappeared in the world.

He seems to be angrier and more urgent in his actions. He has always been patient with me, but now he is far from it. He must know about my traitorous actions, which makes me reconsider my mission. Maybe it was a test of loyalty to ensure I still follow him without question.

I know I keep making up my mind, saying I want to change, but I always come running back to Thane. It’s true that every time I betray him, I end up hurting myself and others, but this time? This time I listened to him. And now? Now, I not only hurt Sophia, but the elves, and even the boy. Heat prickles my cheeks.

I slide my arm off my face and focus on the ceiling. I don’t know who I am anymore. Before it was so simple, I was Kiara, right hand to Thane, the leader of Gemini and future king of all of Ulterra. Now, now I don’t know if I should call myself Kiara. What would my brother think if he saw me now? I’m sure he would ask where his little sister went – something I don’t think I would be able to answer.

The thought crushes me like the weight of a roaring waterfall. I curl up, wrapping my arms around my legs. What have I done? I don’t deserve to live anymore. I have allowed people to run wild, killing and stealing, I have let people die in front of me without a care, I’ve…I’ve killed, all in the name of peace and happiness. That’s a laugh! How is there peace as long as people are killing? How is there happiness when people live in fear for their lives and their property? Yes, it’s true we aren’t ruling with fear and force, but

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