I saw from Gus’s point of view as he worked the Inn with Hal that night. I felt the hot, gut twisting unease that kept him wiping his clammy hands on his pants. Saw glimpses of the amused gazes of the regulars with sharp enough ears and quick enough minds to catch what was going … Continue reading Raising a Hero–chapter 57
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Raising a Hero–chapter 56
I returned home later than I thought I would. It had been dark for a while and the streets had been quiet. A quiet drizzle of rain turned every surface to mirrors reflecting the gas streetlights in the noble quarter, the simple candle lit streetlights of the rich quarter, and finally the darkness of the … Continue reading Raising a Hero–chapter 56
Raising a Hero–chapter 55
I wondered why I didn’t feel more intruded upon. He had essentially gotten the scoop on me without asking my permission, but it wasn’t like it was against the law to ask around about a girl. Though, it could be a lot more than just that depending on his next words. He must have known … Continue reading Raising a Hero–chapter 55
Raising a Hero–chapter 54
That got me a weird look, and I instantly regretted opening my mouth. “I mean, before I healed it.” I put a hand to my face, which was already heating up. “Scratch that, let’s pretend I didn’t say that. That sounded horrible. I’m glad you’re healed, and you are too.” “…It’s…it’s alright.” An awkward silence … Continue reading Raising a Hero–chapter 54
Raising a Hero–chapter 53
There was a chandelier dripping with crystals. And walls with those plaster-formed square frame thingies that served as placeholders for paintings. And red carpet all up the stairs made of dark polished wood. And those weird little side-tables whose sole purpose is to hold rich-ass vases all full of fresh flowers—frick, look at all those … Continue reading Raising a Hero–chapter 53
Raising a Hero–chapter 52
“Why do you say us?” said Gus petulant glare to the letter. “It’s obviously just you he’s talking about. He doesn’t mention me once.” “And if you’d stayed quiet and acted like the wart you pretend to be whenever I leave the house, none of us would have been the wiser.” He opened his mouth … Continue reading Raising a Hero–chapter 52
Raising a Hero–chapter 51
Gus and I did our best to go back to normal, and it worked for the most part. There was still a pane of awkwardness between us, like a window we wouldn’t touch for fear our fingers would smear it or we’d break it. But the feelings were still the same. My mission in this … Continue reading Raising a Hero–chapter 51
Raising a Hero–chapter 50
Merry Christmas to my Beloved Readers! 3/3 The west gates to the city were open wide, as they always were. Mist’s hooves rang loudly on the stone streets.The lights in the inn were bright and warm when we arrived. I directed Miurian to the back door, which, thankfully, Mist was just small enough to pass … Continue reading Raising a Hero–chapter 50
Raising a Hero-chapter 49
Merry Christmas my Beloved Readers! 2/3 I didn’t stop walking until I reached the forest. By then the sun had set and the navy of night was just slurping up the last of gray evening. The trees seemed just as welcoming as they had been when I had first woken up here, though I doubted … Continue reading Raising a Hero-chapter 49
Raising a Hero–chapter 48
Merry Christmas my beloved readers! 1/3 Gus wasn’t happy this time either. “What was there to think about? Just ask him for money, loads of it, enough to set us up for life.” “Because money is something that can easily be stolen from you. I was thinking it might be better to invest in skills … Continue reading Raising a Hero–chapter 48
Author T.S. Lowe 