Blurb 2

The cold steel wall pressed hard against my back. A chilly breeze came, which sent goosebumps up my arm, making hair stand up on my neck. I stood carefully trying not to squish my younger brother and sister, who were peacefully sleeping with me, I made my way to the kitchen area hoping that food had miraculously appeared overnight. -No Luck- This was frustrating, annoying, hopeless, but it was how it was. I had to go outside. TODAY. It was either live or die of starvation and I would rather live than die. Also I made a promise to Dad, I promised to look after my siblings. When he put us in here to keep us safe I remember his face, it was streamed with tear marks, I could never forget that day. When he locked us in here, he told us nothing. Nothing at all. All he said was that he would come back for us, with Mum, in a couple of weeks. It's been 3 months and each day we lose hope. The next few days after he left were horrible. We would keep staring at the door for hours at a time thinking that he would come back with a smile on his face. Each day it got worse, Michael my younger brother, started crying and then he wouldn't talk to us at all. Not even Ivy, which said lots, he adores Ivy and would do anything for her. I glance over to where my siblings were tranquilly sleeping. I have to find a way out of here, preferably without hurting or putting them in any form danger. Ivy would go nuts, once I told her what I was going to do. I had to reveal my plan slowly. So I walked over to the torturous steel wall, woke her up, and started talking...

Blurb

Hi All,
I am going to try and post a short blurb a day, for about a week/5 days. It is nearly the end of my 1st term school holidays and I have been quite busy, so each day I will attempt to post a short blurb a day.
Enjoy,
Maia

Blurb One-
- I walk through the remnants of the school corridor, lockers have been punched in, textbooks are scattered along the paper strewn floor. I hear talking and quicken my pace. I look to my left and see a teacher, beckoning me inside away from the destruction. The destruction that I caused, the Hunters did the damage, but only because I was here, hiding from the truth of who I really am. I let out a soft gasp, leaning against the wall are bodies, dead bodies. My eyes scan the room for my best friend, Selena, I find her. She is beside many other nearly dead people, shivering and wheezing for breath. I catch her eye and she lets out an extremely weak smile. I smile back, and walk over to her. She moves her arm and lets out a small groan. I once again gasp, where her arm was, is now a blood stained patch. She closes her eyes, and lets out her final breath. I look at her, then at all the other bodies around the room, and then finally at the teacher, who has a grim look on her face. I can't stand it, all the Hunters did was kill a pile of innocent people, my school friends. I run out of the door, not looking back, I lead past many other classes before finally reaching the entrance of the school. I rush outside, sprint to my left and around the school, to the class I was just in. In the room the teacher is staring at me outside, so are many other students in all of the classes. I look behind me, to the deep blue ocean. I turn back towards the school and see all pupils and staff members angry, they are angry at me. I turn around so my body is away from them and face the water. Lurking under it, was my home, the place where I belong. Where other people like me dwelled. With no other thoughts, I run towards the edge and dive in.

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Hey All

http://colleenhoover.com/2015/03/07/november-9-cover-reveal-and-giveaway/

Colleen Hoover is an author holding a competition/giveaway! Check out the link above to see!

Stories and Inspiration

Hey everyone! I'm hoping to post more as the year goes on, and I hope you enjoy reading my writing! :) So I'd like to announce a few projects I'll get on here as soon as I can:

~Note: these are all blurb drafts~

1- Tiger's Curse- It has been 7 years since Maria Ashyer ousted The Committee at Tiger's Curse. Since that day, champion of Tiger's Curse Areylia Ravenshadow was never seen again.

16- year old Eliana Ryeburn lives in the "New" Sailin. She remembers the day well. A rebellion has been stirring, with rumours to overthrow Maria. When the time comes for Eliana to choose, what will she choose?

2- Untitled- This will be a spin-off retell of Beauty and the Beast, told from the beast's POV. Featuring twins Ashton and Ashley Kraiyama.

3- Valentia- a short story collection- Valentia Lily "Astra" Adams. The quiet girl at school, never noticed. Until one day, she goes to a party she was forced to, and meets Shay Donnell. They begin to date secretly, and it becomes harder and harder to hide their relationship. When Valentia learns Shay's true identity, they fall apart. She struggles to stay away from him though, and he is closed to her. But when she learns who she really is, she knows she's in danger. And Shay plays a part in it. Will she ever trust him with her secrets again?

Hope you enjoy reading this. :) Please leave feedback! I know that last blurb was terrible. :D

Short Story 2

Another Short Story

Today was the day, the day I have been dreading my entire life. My 16th Birthday. The day I will be sentenced to work full time with a career I don't wont. I looked down hesitantly at the back of my wrist examining the small crown installed into my skin. A pear of gold wings fluttered beside the crown and on top a silver halo glistened. Id trade my tattoo for anything. The crown, it meant I was destined to work for royalty, the pair of wings, well all I know is that my soul mate has the same tattoo. Turning 16 now meant I have to start work and move in to my new home. The Alapathia Palace. Where I will serve the king and queen and there horrible son Terrence.




I pulled myself out of bed sighing in disgust. I looked around and stared at the pile of cardboard boxes surrounding my room. I walked to my suitcase witch was over flowing with my clothes. I stuffed my remaining clothes from my closet in to it and began to drag it towards the door. I stopped before turning the nob and heard footsteps approach. I twisted the nob and opened the door to my younger sister Lilly.



'Happy birthday” she said, tears forming in her small turquoise eyes. I wrapped my arms around her. She had three more years before she started work. She had a simple job. She was to be a teacher a red round shaped apple with an “R” was engraved on her wrist. I pulled back from her grip.”you can visit me at the palace”, I'm sure the queen Rosella will understand. My sister and I were very close. I looked past her shoulder and noticed mum and dad creeping towards us. They had tears too.

“Happy Birthday Bella” they said, resting a hand on Lily's shoulders. I was lost for words. My parents work at the nearest medical hospital.

“I may need help with my stuff” I told them before turning to my suitcase and lifting it of the floor. My sister walked forward and grabbed two boxes. I took the last one and walked to the car. I placed all my belongings in the back.


It was now the moment I hated the most. My family watched me as I pulled myself into the car. Tears were flooding down their faces as I started the engine.

“I love you. I promise you may visit. I will call when I get there” I told them. They waved goodbye in silence as I closed the door and began to drive towards the palace.

Short Story 1

Hi All!
Here is just a short story I wrote a while ago.


I ran from the ashes of my dream. Looking behind me and watching my nightmare take over. I crumpled my face and screamed louder than I ever had. My mind hazy and dim, I fell to the ground clutching the last thing I had left. I hugged it tight as I listened to the horrible memories flooding my head. I sat on the wet dirt that covered my boots. I could smell the fire aroma press against my face. I covered my eyes in terror and screamed loudly. I saw the darkness swirl into colour and the truth finally came out. I saw a face and then my mind ended the nightmare... 

That was the dream I'd been having for the last 3 days. The hospital staff had been kind enough to understand what I had lost. That night I was the only survivor of the fire, my parents and my sister died while trying to get out. Now I had to choose, choose for going to an orphanage or to live with my Aunt. Both of them were equally horrible. Eventually I went with my aunt. So later that day I was sitting outside on the steps when she finally pulled up. “Get in” she yelled with a slur. As soon as she said that I knew I made a mistake. I'd forgotten that she was an alcoholic. Never the less I got into the filthy car. As we drove away I looked back and tears ran down my face. “Would you stop that” I cried as I pulled the cigarette from her hand and chucked it out the window not caring what the consequences were.  "Oh lighten up, you're lucky I even took you in" she said thundered. "Well don't worry at all I'm planning to get out of your life faster than a cheetah can run" I responded sarcastically.
"Don't you smart mouth me" she replied opening up a beer. I grabbed the beer out of her hands and shoved it out the window. "Haven't you ever heard of the law don't drink and drive? Oh wait, No, because your crazy! I'm meant to be the one who's crazy, I just watched my parents die before my eyes. I'm going to try and stay alive if that's ok with you." throwing the cigarette pack out the window while I was at it. She ignored me and turned the corner to stop outside a small wooden house. I walked over to the gate and took a glance at the trees in front. They were all skinny and had wilting leaves all over the place. 
"So this is where the witch lives" I muttered while picking up a  half trampled on flower. 


"Oh shut up you dumb mutt" she mumbled as she walked up the pathway. I slowly trudged behind her.
"Eww is that a..."
"Oh yeah I'll clean that up later"
When I got into the house the first thing noticed was the smell that lurked around I got interrupted from my little daydream by my aunt. "I hope you like takeaways as I don't cook" she grumbled. I ran my finger along the kitchen bench, it picked up magnitudes of dust. Every where I went was dusty. I will probably die from an asthma attack I thought to myself. I moved along the corridor to find myself a place where I can place my only belonging a teddy which I salvaged from the fire. Eventually I found a room where I could stay. The sun streamed through the crystal windows reflecting of the mirrors. I placed my teddy onto the quilted bed and walked over to the window.  Just outside of my window was a little pond. I ran outside and dipped my feet into it. The water was cool just the right temperature for swimming. A breeze brushed past and the sunlight glistened on the rippling water. I stared down at the water to see my reflection, just looking made me remember how much I liked to swim. I remembered they used to call me the girl underwater.
I knew what this was it was destiny.

Twisted Bullet Day 5

Day 5 (Yama)

We are all waiting inside the courtroom. Security guards are on either side of us. I swear I am pretty sure they don't do this with all victims. Turns out that there is more than just one case of the shooting, they have to find family for Annie to live with. We all suspect that she will be going down south to live with her Grandparents. A loud bang startles me, the court is in session.

Day 5 (Stacey)

They bring Pete out. I refuse to look at him, though I can feel his eyes looking straight at me. Annie obviously looked at her shooter, because she then grabs my hand. This causes me to look at her and him. Pete. Why? Why did I look? I was correct, he was looking straight at me, I couldn't look away. The judge started to speak, I soon got lost into my own day dream. I used to spend nights with Pete before we broke up. I had Dance classes I had to teach, I had routines to make up, I had a show in 1 month. The show. The show where he came with a gun. A bullet that was mean't for me, not Annie. If she hadn't jumped that night I wouldn't be here. None of us would. I am brought out of my daydream by someone saying my name. I look around. Pete is looking at me still. The judge is calling out my name. I have to speak.

Day 5 (Jazmin)

I look across to Stacey she stands up and begins to speak. I listen thinking I know the story, I am wrong. It is completely different. She talks about her time spent with him before going to the night of the shooting.
"Did you know about this?" I whisper to Kendyll and Yama
"No" they both reply back in unison
I lean forward so I can see Annie she is shaking. She catches my eye. I see the fear in her. She looks away quickly. Stacey finishes talking and runs out of the room. The judges dismisses the court for a 30 minute interval.

Day 5 (Kendyll)

We all look at each other, then at Annie. She stands up and starts to walk to the door. We catch up to her.
"Annie what are you doing?" Yama asks
"I'm going to the cafe area, she is there, I just know it." She replies, surprising us all.
"What? I can speak." she adds
We run to the cafe and see Stacey there sitting down at a table, she looks up at us, her eyes are red and her face is streamed with tear marks. She is fiddling with the locket that she keeps around her neck, only this time it isn't. We walk over to her, the locket she is holding is open showing pictures of them together. Annie stops in her tracks, she doesn't move, doesn't even flinch.
"You ok?" I ask her
She nods, she starts walking again.

Day 5 (Yama)

I glance back to Annie, she is walking, but walking to the window instead. She looks outside, she just stares. For a moment everything is still and silent, but then they come. White lights, flashing objects, shouting blind our eyes. Reporters? Seriously? Can this get any worse? As if on cue, Annie falls back onto the ground. The next few minutes were a blur, guards came in and took us to a separate room, medics came a took Annie somewhere else. We didn't fight, we knew she was fine. We were all tired as well. The Judge comes in and says that the hearing has been called of. Pete is sentenced to 9 years in prison. Hopefully we won't see him again. The case of where Annie goes isn't settled yet. There will be a discussion about it in a week. In the mean time she is in our care. A few minutes after the Judge leaves the medics come in and take us to Annie. She is lying there unconscious, we rush to her side.
"Will she be ok?" I ask
"She will be fine, but take a look at this" one of them replies.
They grab a glass of water and pour it over Annies wrist, there is a short pause before the unspeakable happens. We all just stare at what used to be legs, instead of legs there is a tail. A mermaid type of tail.