http://slow.writerscafe.org/LylaCrystal The original writings of author LylaCrystal en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775984191 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Not-so-dear former friend,I have wandered alone for months. What I thought to be the sun finally shining bright again was yet another lie. I thought I would be free and my back relieved of the hellish mountain crushing it. Lies come to haunt my already darkened sky and the sleeping tempest has awake.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LylaCrystal/2821295/ A very good friend of mine gave me the idea of "illustrating" some scenes from this book. So, I compiled some images into a gallery. The order is random.  This chapter is dedicated to her.  P.S.: ALL THE IMAGES BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. I DON'T OWN ANYTHING. THEY ARE USED ONLY FO.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LylaCrystal/2313859/ Two days had passed since the final battle between the Nightfallteam and the boss of the Moon’s Wolves. Thanks to the physicians ceaselessefforts, Faye, Noah and Asher recovered almost completely. Faye still hadproblems standing up for long periods of time, so she used a cane to support.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LylaCrystal/2313770/ On her way, Fayewitnessed a horrific scene. Guards’ bodies were laying everywhere, the floorwas full of blood and the walls were also covered with reddish liquid. Shegrabbed the hem of her dress and followed a bloody trail of footsteps. Sheglanced at the fallen men in terror. She was c.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LylaCrystal/2279391/ At the breakfast table, Daivat waited for the team to come. It was just like he anticipated: nobody showed up. He didn't touch his food. He sent a few guards to call for the teenagers. In a short time, they returned and announced him of their refusal. He expected their reaction. After all, he order.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LylaCrystal/2178365/ Noah made his way to the kitchen, where he met Rishima. Both were visibly shaken by Faye's outburst. The earth wielder was slumping in a chair, her eyes fixed on the bracelet that she kept twirling around her fingers. Her green-haired companion took a deep breath and greeted her.  "Something i.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LylaCrystal/2177864/ Faye slightly shifted after hearing the strange appellative.  "Zev, how did you just call me?"  "What's wrong?"  "You called me Rosie." The telekinetic felt his blood draining from his face. He let his guard down too much in front of her. He expressed too many emotions at once and fe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LylaCrystal/2170162/ The sun set over the kingdom of Filaria, but Blake was still roaming around the capital city's square. The two servants he came with had already returned to the palace, leaving him behind. 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For most people, it is just a simple word. It doesn't say anything to them. How much I wish they could understand its depth... This word is what inspired my parents to name me Heaven.  Every day, I recall the go.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LylaCrystal/1943295/                          Why do you think you are stupidWhen you are excited aboutA dream, an idea or a hope?Why do you stay quiet When you want to say something?Why do you strain yourself?Why don't you fully enjoy your happiness?.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LylaCrystal/1937205/ "How can you still continue imagine yourself free, even in the depths of sadness and anger, of despair and hopelesness?" "Because our hearts and souls can never be prisoners." http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LylaCrystal/1934937/ At the royal palace, the guards were on patrol. They were searching every corner of the building, every bush in the gardens to make sure that nobody sneaked beyond the walls. In the absence of the king and the Nightfall team, everything was possible. The dreadful thing that gave power to the soldie.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LylaCrystal/1934563/ You don't have to explain anything,I already know the truthAbout your games,About your lies.About everything.I was your 'friend'Only when you needed help,Only when you were sad, Only when it was about you.What about me?Have you ever thought aboutHow my soul was?How many worries I had?How hard I.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/LylaCrystal/1926228/ I learned to hide my pain,To face every suffering, To accept everything as it is.To not stand against my destinyAnd to smile...Even when I had a thousand tearsIn my heart. 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