The Ideatrod
By Eric Kao and Nicolin Odel “THIS is the measure of a true man.” Tavin quietly slid along the branch overhanging the meeting. The leaves rustled and Tavin squeezed his…
A Council of Birds: The Gamma
By Nicolin Odel Lila had a grit problem. Her head pounded, and her mouth was of sticky cotton. What is that stench? Licking her cracked lips, she groaned in agony…
A Council of Birds: The Beta
By Nicolin Odel Kurokage Yami’s only friend, Hikari, a fluffy-white dog, bounced around his feet energetically as Yami kicked the leather-bound ball down the dusty road near the Kurokage family…
A Council of Birds: The Alpha
By Nicolin Odel Ebras hovered over the dark, murky lake toward an island in its center, his black and golden robes whispering with the cool autumn breeze. The landmass ahead…
Jeld and the Beanstalk
By Nicolin Odel and Eric Kao Acid Rain Fell From the Skies... ... The Beanstalk Withered, the Land it Cries A Hunger Deep, A Darkened Fire... ... To Break the…