Author Branden Bierbaum
Colin he leader of the gang burst into laughter, his voice echoing down the alley. “Someone must’ve gotten lost from a geek convention!” he mocked, causing his cronies to snicker. Colin glanced nervously at Tyree, both of them clearly unsure… Continue Reading →
CHAPTER 9 Tyree e should spar sometime,” Tyree suggested as he and Colin snuck back to their dorm after another secret training session. Colin immediately shot him down, knowing how dangerous their weapons could be. “Yeah, no thanks. You nearly… Continue Reading →
Chapter 9 Camille uch to Camille’s relief, Antione silently called a halt by sitting on a rock. She didn’t know how long they’d been running, but it felt good to finally stop. Bernard sat next to Antione with a sad… Continue Reading →
Chapter 8 Ashley Burglary. Robbery. Breaking and entering. These were just a few of the criminal convictions on Ashley Hagen’s record. And that was only what the government knew about. Her criminal resume was far more extensive, littered with jobs… Continue Reading →
Chapter 7Colin“Pull!” shouted Colin.Tyree tossed a rock high into the night sky. Both ofthem were clad in their armor, using the stillness of thenight to practice their new abilities. Colin stoodpoised, his eyes fixed on the target, sword in hand…. Continue Reading →
CHAPTER 6Colinhe next day, Colin sat in the academy courtyard, hismind swirling with the recent revelations about Venusand Hector. Razor had been quiet all morning, whichwas unusual. He wasn’t sure if he should feel relieved orworried.Tyree plopped down next to… Continue Reading →
Chapter 4 Tyree Knock! Knock! The sound of a heavy fist on the door startled Tyree awake. He groggily rubbed the sleep from his eyes and swung his legs out of bed, reluctantly answering the door. Standing there, looking smug… Continue Reading →
Chapter 4DaymondLast YearDaymond’s gray jumpsuit was loose around his legs and a little too long. His spirits had arisen as he saw Camille standing on the other side of the glass window. He walked faster, but like everything else, he… Continue Reading →
Chapter 3Colin Colin sprinted through the halls, weaving between classmates, his heart pounding. He had to find Tyree—he couldn’t wait to show him what Razor could do. He skidded to a halt when he saw Jenkins, the academy know-it-all, heading… Continue Reading →
Chapter 2 Colin Colin was wide awake, fueled by the prospect of completing his first real assignment. Tyree, however, dragged his feet, clearly still weighed down by the events of the day. Armed with garbage bags, brooms, and enough paper… Continue Reading →