CorneliusHackl - Page 5

"So you want to be a Light-Bringer?" The two girls sit underneath an oak tree, sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Penumbra nods. "And you want to be a Reaper?"
Aurora nods. The two fall silent.
Penumbra studies Aurora. Her dark brown eyes, hooded by long lashes. Her soft black hair. It's scary. Back in the Reaper Fortress, no one loved each other softly like this. It was tough love, the kind that makes your chest ache - not sweet love, the kind that makes y... Read Full Chapter

Penumbra enters the building - a gas station. She'd been extensively researching the mortal realm in the months leading up to her escape. She doesn't have any money, but she looks around anyway.
As she's walking around the shelves, she spots a girl - about her age.
They lock eyes.
Something about this person reminds her of home. The girl radiates darkness.
Penumbra takes a deep breath. "Hi," she says. Starting conversation - it's normal... right?
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I lie on the police station couch. It's almost midnight. I can feel myself fading off to sleep...
"Callista," says the Reaper.
I open my eyes. "Yes?"
"There has been an earthquake. Come. There are many who are dying."
There's a whirlwind, and when it stops, the Reaper turns to me. "This is our first assignment. His name is Barney Anders."
A bearded man lies dying, crushed by a large boulder. Tears stream down his face, and he struggles to breath... Read Full Chapter