The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 10 - Cirrus clouds 10.5
Having just gone through the ordeal with Master Sunflare, I really didn’t feel like seeking out another dragon right away, but it seemed I had no choice, and breaking an appointment would be incredibly rude. The sliding door panel displayed a...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 10 - Cirrus clouds 10.4
"Have you ever wondered why psychics exist?" Master Sunflare asked, sitting in a position I could only describe as 'enthroned' from across his desk. "Power." The word left the dragon's mouth, followed by a trail of white smoke, and I was sure his...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 9 - Academy 9.2
Under detailed instructions, I arrived at the dormitory area and successfully located the room assigned to me. The sensor on the sliding door scanned my biometrics and, upon confirming my identity, parted to either side—I was fairly certain I didn't...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 9 - Academy 9.1
Academy: Knowledge is Power. “...Well, that’s not something you see every day.” A deep, resonant voice stirred me awake. I opened my eyes and found myself lying face down on some kind of white flooring. My mind quickly...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 9 - Academy 9.5
Before the dormitory’s sliding door opened, I already sensed something off. The air was buzzing, like it was scratching against my eardrums. But I hadn’t expected at all to see my roommate floating mid-air, his short hair standing on end, eyes...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 9 - Academy 9.9
When I returned to the room, Tadao was already back, sitting at the desk, staring at something. "Hey," I greeted him first. He glanced at me and raised a hand in response. "How did it go? I didn’t see you guys at dinner." "I suppose...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 9 - Academy 9.8
Back in my dorm room, I spent some time figuring out how to sync my personal device with the desktop terminal. In the end, all I had to do was place the black rectangular panel on the desk and scan my biometrics. Easy enough. I then spent the...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 10 - Cirrus clouds 10.1
Cirrus clouds: ever-changing and fleeting I dreamed of an endless darkness. Is it possible, if a dream is utterly empty, that it still counts as dreaming? Then again, considering I'm pondering a philosophical question in a dream, seeing nothing but...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - Dance
Dance: The World is a Stage, and Life Dances with All Its Might. The air roared, vibrating with the rise and fall of waves, punctuated by the sound of slicing wind and crackling static. Every hair on my body stood on end as the gas...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 10 - Cirrus clouds 10.3
I followed the path displayed on the terminal screen, choosing the correct corridor. Why doesn't the Senate have apps like this? Is it because every other wolf has perfect navigation skills except for me? I sighed, trying to shake off...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 4 - Lyre and Sand 4.6
“Damn Venetian bastards!" Zelus swore. “Backstabbing, treacherous dogs…" “We've discussed the issue of racial slurs before," Geras said calmly, his yellow eyes casting a sideways glance at Zelus, who immediately fell silent. “Sorry," Charon said,...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 4 - Lyre and Sand 4.5
I stared at the dark brown metal door in front of me, lowering my hand from the air for the 6,321st time. I exhaled through my nose and looked down, continuing to pace nervously. Damn it, damn it, damn it. You’ve got this. This isn’t difficult at...