After Timothy left my place to catch his flight to the District, I dig out the note Emilian gave me from my backpack.
Someone Is Inside My Head
Some dreams I don’t understand.
Vibes
It was like I walked into her light and felt this immense harmony deep down. Everything was in balance.
Synthetic Soul
Moldable metal magic shell.
A Thousand Kisses and One Note
With his usual murderous glare, Emilian watches me approach.
metalsexqueen
A different kind of spring cleaning.
The Sky Is Black
I scroll past her photo. I feel ashamed looking at it, like she knows I’m watching.
Ohmygosh
This is when men’s word spells work the fastest—when I’m melting.
Ghost Tea
The two of us, just having tea.
Skedaddle
Life is waiting for you.
Black Mountain Grim
That was her, I swear. I can feel it. Everything happened so fast.
Keep Me
Let this tale serve as a reminder of the cost.
Talking to Myself
With every passing minute not knowing my grade, I die a little inside.
Mr. Steal Your Girl
Ooh, it’s on the tip of my tongue…
Placement Test
I come from an impressive line of strong Black Mountain Grim blood. We eat fear.
Your Chance
A first encounter.
Word Spell
Once those hypnotic words take the shape of soft whispers and kisses, I’m done.
Stranger Talk
I don’t know what to say if he says something.
Honey Grim
The classroom door swings open. I turn around to the dark shape idling in the doorway.
A Great Night
Misa goes on a date with Timothy to Cherri Cremonesi.