Stars In Her Eyes: A Lesbian Sci Fi Romance by Berri Fox

Author:Berri Fox [Fox, Berri]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: It's Her Books
Published: 2023-08-29T16:00:00+00:00

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I shiver as I step onto the icy surface of Bl'lkth, the cold seeping through the soles of my boots. The air feels thick with an eerie presence that makes the hairs on my arms stand on end. Zeevah glances around, her red scales blending in with the swamp's shadows.

"Neoloth System," Rena murmurs, emerging from the ship. "Home to the ancient tales of the Devourer." Curiosity sparks in her eyes, a rare sight.

"Devourer?" Varl asks, his translucent blue skin reflecting off the ice.

"Ah, yes." Rena leans against the hull, crossing her arms. "They say it is a creature capable of consuming time itself. Legends tell of its home here on Bl'lkth."

"Sounds like the sort of trouble we ought to steer clear of," Jax scoffs, flicking his pale purple fingers dismissively.

"Quite the contrary," Yara interjects, her hooded cloak fluttering in the wind. "We might find answers here."

As we venture deeper into the swamp, shadows slink between the trees, their whispers carried by the breeze. They're creatures of darkness, repelled by light. Initially hostile, they bare their teeth and circle us menacingly.

"Wait, don't hurt them!" Varl cries out, stepping forward. He places a hand on his temple, reaching out with his psychic abilities. The shadows pause, their hostility fading into curiosity.

"Varl? What are you—?" I begin, but Yara silences me with a hand on my shoulder, her grip firm yet gentle.

"Let him try," she says softly.

"Can you really talk to them?" Jax asks Varl skeptically.

"More like... connecting with their thoughts," Varl explains, beads of sweat forming on his brow. "They're scared... and lost. They don't want to hurt us."

"Lost?" Zeevah probes, her commanding tone demanding answers.

"Separated from their realm, longing for home," Varl's voice is pained, the turmoil of the shadows reflecting in his eyes. "But they can't return, not without guidance."

"Then let's help them," I say, conviction swelling in my chest. "We've all been lost at some point, haven't we?"

The crew nods in agreement, our misfit family bound by shared experiences.

"Alright, let's find a way to get these shadows home, and maybe uncover more about this Devourer," Zeevah declares, determination etched on her face.

"Varl, any idea where we should start?" Yara asks, her voice softening as she looks at him with concern.

He hesitates, then smiles, sharing the secret knowledge he's gleaned from the shadows. "Yes, there's a place deep within the swamp. They believe it holds the key."

"Lead the way, Varl," Zeevah orders, and we follow him, united in purpose, into the heart of Bl'lkth.

We trudge through the murky swamp, Varl guiding us deeper into the heart of Bl'lkth. The air is thick with a chill that penetrates my bones, and I can't help but shiver. Jax walks beside me, his hands aglow with Petalian light, casting eerie shadows across our path. The creatures that dwell within this darkness keep their distance, repelled by the radiance he wields.

"Be careful with that," Zeevah warns Jax, her voice tense. "We don't want to antagonize them."

Jax scoffs, his arrogance refusing to be tamed. "These shadows won't bother us as long as I'm here.

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