Month: July 2026

“What are our options?” asked Root, her head spinning. “Limited,” said the king. “I’m so sorry,” said Vit, shaking their head. “I really thought I had it. I touched it—started

Realization settled in like a cannonball in a cannon. The four of them turned to face the king. Vit pushed the stone door, but it didn’t budge. They pressed the

“Wait!” Root’s voice cut through the room, grinding everything to a halt. Vit let go of the barrel’s latches and turned to her in confusion. Beel ceased his fretting. Azriah

Root breathed. It felt like the first real breath she’d taken in days, like gasping for air and sighing in relief all at once. “It’s a—” she began. A chorus

They ran through the tunnels. Root tensed with every step, dreaded every corner. There was no way to know what waited just ahead, what traps lay long-dormant underfoot. Azriah had