People scattered as Aaron hit the ground with a grunt, the wind escaping from his lungs, he went sliding and crashed into one of the market stalls set up across the street. The fragile construction toppled in on itself, collapsing on top of him. The pain in his back was intense, but Aaron pushed it … Continue reading Black-Heart: A Losing Fight
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Black-Heart: Barret Bray
“NO!” cried out Grace clinging to Aaron as he slumped forward his weight pressing down on her. She tried to keep him steady as he coughed up blood, collapsing to the floor. “No no no! Stay with me Aaron!” she cried, trying to pull him up. It was no use though, the back of his … Continue reading Black-Heart: Barret Bray
Black-Heart: Explanation
Aaron sighed and looked into his empty glass. Where could he start? He still wanted to keep his past behind him, but that was becoming harder and harder to do. Setting the glass down he took the bottle in one hand and poured some more of the brew into his glass. Grace hadn’t touched hers … Continue reading Black-Heart: Explanation
Black-Heart: Homecoming
Tugging on the ropes, reigning in the sails as he steered the ship through the billowing clouds. The wind buffeted the airship around, but he held steady. The sun was high and the moment he saw the colored sails of the airships trailing after the Flying City, his heart rose. The wind at his back, … Continue reading Black-Heart: Homecoming
Black-Heart: Heading Home
Shaking off the sinking feeling of frustration and annoyance at Van, Aaron turned from him and went to work on the rest of the mooring ropes. Letting them loose, he moved about the ship, grabbing the lines to the sails and heading for the helm of the ship. Tugging on the lines as he went, … Continue reading Black-Heart: Heading Home
Jumping Ship 