Liam gave Larry a glare while the bully was forced to take two steps backward, seeing that Liam was getting close to him with a stern look on his face. “You don’t know when to give up, do you?” Liam snarled angrily at Larry while he forced himself not to throw a punch on his face. He could feel Brina urging him not to even though she refused to say a word. At that moment, every other person had backed off, including the female worker who slowly returned back to her position, and decided to watch from afar. No one was willing to interfere in the affair of the two of them as they waited eagerly to see what Larry’s reaction was going to be. “Why won't you mind your business, newbie? Can’t you just stay in your lane? Must you try to poke your nose into things that do not concern you?” “Oh, I assure you. I will always be here to stop you from bullying other students, Larry Prescott. I am your bane, your Waterloo.” “What?”“Yes, Larry. I can see that you are very stubborn. I un
Liam spent the next five minutes in solitude while he thought about the best way to handle the situation. Obviously, he didn’t have any evidence to prove that Larry pushed him down from the building, but he was definitely going to find a way to make him pay. “You have done well, Emrys. Lord Phaunos made no mistake in choosing you as his successor.” Brina’s serene voice said from within his head, causing him to adjust himself on the seat while he sighed softly. “But you tried to stop me from helping him out.”“You were put in a situation that was meant to scrutinize you, and you have shown how noble you are, how kind-hearted you are. You are the right one for this great task, Emrys.”Liam blinked severally, and then he lifted his brows to form a furrow.“Wait…” He huffed some air before he continued after looking around to be sure that no one was watching him. “Are you trying to say that that was a test?” “If that is what you choose to call it, then yes, it was a test.”“Wh
The hungry and thirsty customers at the Blackwood Diner sat at different corners, making orders, and consuming the food and drink served to them. Liam Robinson was one of the waiters, a twenty-three-year-old College Student in Boston, who had dreams of becoming a medical Doctor someday and struggled to achieve his dreams. Liam was an orphan who grew up in a foster home all through his life, and knew nothing about his identity. He managed to secure a scholarship in one of the prestigious Colleges in Boston and had to deal with the ridicule and callous demeanor he received from fellow students who bullied him and even some of his lecturers who felt he didn’t deserve to be in Hilton College. Clad in his waiter uniform, and with tiny sweatballs running down his face, he carried the cup of black coffee on the tray and walked toward table 22. “This is the last order.” He whispered to himself amidst the anticipation that made him forget about his exhaustion. “Here is your cup of c
Liam was speechless, he couldn't believe what was happening as it was happening fast. Standing there at a corner of the hall amidst the loud music and the crowd that was dancing and drinking to mark the end of the year, Liam felt tears trickling down his cheeks. “Oh, no. Poor thing. Don’t cry.” Larry placed his right hand on Liam’s shoulder, pretending to care about him. “Get your filthy hands off me!” Liam hit Larry’s hand off his shoulder, fuming with so much annoyance. “You think you can do whatever you like because you are rich! How dare you try to steal my girlfriend from me?” Liam voiced out angrily, and then he turned to look at Pamela whose eyes fired shots of displeasure at him. “Pam love? Please, tell me this is a joke. Look, I got you this.” Liam quickly opened the box and pulled out the necklace“I have been saving up for this, and I just finished completing the payment. It's perfect.” Liam tried to wear it on Pamela. “Get that cheap thing away from me!” Pamela
“Emrys! Wake up!” “Emrys! Wake up!” Liam heard the loud whispers, but he wasn't sure if he was supposed to open his eyes or not. “Emrys! It’s time! Wake up!” The whisper returned, and this time, it was louder, causing Liam to attempt to open his eyes almost immediately, but it felt as though he couldn't control his body. Suddenly, the memories of the encounter of the previous night surged into his mind, and he grunted in pain, shaking his head as he saw flashing images of his body plummeting from the tall building until he crashed to the ground and blacked out silently. He gasped! His eyes opened widely, and he blinked severally, panting at the tension that he felt all over him. “Where am I?” His mind questioned as he saw the bright stars that looked like they could be reached with a single jump, and the color of the atmosphere was glittery like nothing he had ever seen before. “Is this…heaven?” He struggled with the uncertainty that nestled in his mind as he looked arou
Brina smiled gracefully, pleased that Liam had shown interest in the quest. Her eyes brightened up with its glow, and she took two steps closer to Liam who stood still with his eyes staring at her. “The Island of Aeaea is located at the end of the ancient forest, far beyond the cursed mountains where the trolls lived. Circe chooses to live alone with her maidens where no mortal dares to trespass on.” “Oh. That sounds far. How do I get there? Do you have a car or maybe a horse?” Liam inquired anxiously, causing Brina to chuckle instantly. “There are no cars here, Emrys. And the horses you speak of have all gone into hiding after the darkness that came upon the forest.” “Oh,” Liam mumbled in a little disappointment, and then he sighed heavily. “Worry not, Warlord. I know just the perfect means to get you there in no time.” Brina said, igniting the sparkle of hope that was almost lost. “You might want to step back a bit.” She warned, but Liam stood still, his mind harboring
The maidens dropped the baskets in their hands and quickly ran inside while Liam stood still at a spot, staring at the entrance of the cave. Shortly after, the maidens returned, but this time around, they were not alone. With them was the most beautiful woman Liam had ever seen in his life, and looking at her made his jaw drop. “She is a goddess!” Liam thought to himself as he couldn’t stop admiring the Enchantress. She had sunny hair that dazzled just like gold, cascading from her head down to her shoulders, and continuing until a few inches to her waist. Her eyes shun brightly like the sun, and her nose pointed straight like an arrow. She was dressed in a white robe that revealed part of her ravishing skin and with her feet bare just like the maidens. Her curvaceous body stood fitted in her apparel, and she had lovely beads on her waist that glittered like diamonds. “My love!” She gasped as soon as she saw Liam, and getting down from the step in front of the entrance to th
Liam’s heart sunk deep into his stomach as he remembered the words that the guardian said to him. He stared at the apple, and all he could see was an entrapping poison, even though the fruit seemed really tasty and its red color made his mouth watery. “No, my love. I think I will pass.” “Are you rejecting this from me? This is a token of my love for you, look, it's an apple, a symbol of the passion that we share.” Circe persisted, pushing the apple closer until it touched Liam’s lips. “Go on, have a bit.” She persisted with a smile that soon faded, looking like she was about to get angry if he refused to eat from the apple. Liam stared at her for a while, and he could even see that the rest of the maidens standing at several corners had their eyes on him, waiting to see if he was going to reject a gift from their Mistress. “Everyone is watching, my love. Are you going to lead me to a ridicule?” Circe smirked at Liam, her eyes dazzling but in am impending rage. “Alright. Ju