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The sweltering summer sun silvered the edges of the tree leaves and sparkled on the river water, dazzling the retinas of the Habapis as they left the shaded jungle. Mirage shaded her eyes with one hoof, squinting fiercely as her eyes tried to adjust. It was Sunpeak, the longest day of the year, and the heavy humidity in the air gave an intense weight to the summer heat. Thankfully the sunny gap between the jungle edge and the cool river waters was short. Mud squ...

It was dusk when Sterling stepped off the Avis Express. The dusty smell of coal from the steam engine mingled with the fresh, humid scent of summer rain. “Can’t do with wetting my hat,” Sterling muttered to himself, popping open his umbrella as he left the train station. After taking care to ensure his top hat and bags were fully sheltered, he glanced up and took in the surroundings. The glass beads dangling from his umbrella’s spokes caught his eye as t...

The dawn light spread silently across Rainsong Bay, painting the sky and water a mix of pastel pinks and purples. Below the lilac waves, sparkling in the first light of day, hung crystal waters full of flashing silver and gold gleams of fish. On one side the gently rolling ocean extended to the horizon, and on the other it slipped onto sandy white shores, which rose to form grassy dunes before fading into the jungle. From this far out on the water, the symphony ...

“And what would you offer me in exchange, Corvääni?” The voice, neither distinguishably feminine nor masculine, reverberated through the air.  Ailbhe cocked her head in surprise. The pure white feathered crow along with her kindred had heeded the call of their demigod, Corvääni some hours ago. So many crows had gathered in the faded grey clearing that the pine tree...

Dawn’s first rays filtered through the stable window and warmed Lamington’s eyelids. She groggily opened her eyes to a beautiful autumn morning, just cool enough to make you want to stay in bed. Fighting the urge to rest for “just 5 more minutes,” she stood up and shook off the sleep clinging to her limbs. Today was another day of work as a bakery delivery bep, she didn’t have time to dilly-dally! After wash...