Crown’s Plank (nine) Guise of Strength

Tobi heard whispering coming from the other girls. They had gathered in the living room, beside the stairs, in a huddle where they waited anxiously to see what would happen next. Instantly, rage thundered inside her. Violent colors exploded beneath Tobi’s...

Crown’s Plank (ten) To The Stream

Tobi turned to the others and swept her eyes over them, daring them to hurt her with their contempt. “I’m sorry guys, I guess because of me we don’t get to go to bed yet.” The other girls knew better than to retort.  That was exactly what Miss...

Crown’s Plank (eleven) Damp Dusk and Fear

Damp dusk embraced Tobi as she began down the path toward the stream.  She felt a strange disconnect from the seriousness of her situation. Her ego swelled from knowing that she had caused such disarray.  Everyone was supposed to be going to bed.  They were living...

Crown’s Plank (twelve) Desmosouls Lurking

Tobi’s step faltered nearly insignificantly when she heard the pleading tone of Tess’s voice.  She corrected her gait immediately, hoping that Miss Antonina had not noticed any exchange happening between the two girls.  She continued to walk toward her...

Crown’s Plank (thirteen) For The Evening

Tobi’s heart stilled slightly at the presence of the Desmosouls overhead. One of them hovered over her with an almost curious air. As she passed below the creature, she measured the span of the flesh from one of his hands to the other with her eyes, looking up...