http://slow.writerscafe.org/HeyJadeXO The original writings of author HeyJadeXO en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776184646 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 The sight of the large figure makes me shift in my seat. Havyn is a large man, but this person is massive in comparison.My heart quickens. I want to antagonize a chase, but my body won't budge. Nyxia bites her lip in the driver’s seat. “Do you know who that is?" She asks. I can fe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HeyJadeXO/1887438/  Abraham aren't you at all concerned with the progress that has been made?”“They are still playing into my hand. Why would it cause me concern, Joseph?” “Nyxia is becoming a problem.”  “The original game maker’s daughter? She is of no concern to me.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HeyJadeXO/1881990/ The birds outside my window charm me out of my bed to admire their song. 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