http://slow.writerscafe.org/rosezz2009 The original writings of author Rosez en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776274076 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Chapter Nine We walk out of the hospital wing, and I shake the doctor’s hand gratefully, the painkillers he just gave me still in my hand. “You’re lucky she brought you here, you know. Those feet were close to getting infected. Then we would’ve had to resort to more… d.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/rosezz2009/3131829/ Chapter Eight “Are you alright?” I continue focusing on the fascinating grass beneath me. I rub my feet, subtly feeling the bandages bulging underneath. Thankfully, my shoes hide the mass, but the pain from last night still haunts my thoughts. If I don’t make eye contact with Ameli.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/rosezz2009/3122624/ Chapter Seven “Whatcha reading?” I hear someone say from across the room. I look around, my heart going up to my throat, and find my door open. Did I leave it like that? I can’t remember… I’ve been reading for so long… I forgot about everything around me. I look.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/rosezz2009/2961186/ Chapter Six “Wow! A water elementalist, huh?” Amelia exclaims as she walks down the hall with me. “Uh, yeah,” I say shyly, “That seems to be what I am…” She grins, “That’s great news! Now training can actually go somewhere. We can start getting .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/rosezz2009/2946240/ Chapter Five I let out a small gasp, my eyes fixed in wonder at the water surrounding me. A small, tingling feeling has filled my entire body. I must not have noticed it earlier… I reach out to touch the water, but right as I do, it collapses upon me and slinks back into the river. I lift my .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/rosezz2009/2934102/ Chapter Four “What are you doing here?” a voice behind me shouts. I jump a little and immediately turn around to see who was talking to me. And of course… It’s Larry. “I, uh, well, Maryn led me here and I thought it was fine to go here,” I rambled off, deciding n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/rosezz2009/2927240/ Chapter Three I drift between reality and dreams… Everything is still black, but I can’t feel… anything. It’s like I’m detached from my body, an observer of myself. I can hear the muffled shouts of everyone. I can’t tell what they’re saying, it’s too.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/rosezz2009/2910023/ Chapter Two The building seems to shine in the sun as we run towards it. My lungs burn, but I don’t care. Mom will be there. Everything will be okay. Everything will go back to normal again. No more scrounging for food, no harsh winds tearing at us. No more feeling lonely on cold nights. I st.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/rosezz2009/2908596/ Chapter OneThe wind howls as I press tight against my brother, desperately trying to keep him warm against the dead, barren tree. My stomach growls, but I have to save our food. We only have so much, and Leon needs it more than I do. I hug him tighter as an icy breeze comes in, my brother’s di.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/rosezz2009/2907477/ 16-year-old Rose lives in the country Cryptis with her brother, Leon. She's been taught that everyone is trying to take over their country, but instead is met with the horrible truth. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/rosezz2009/2907476/