Alison's Writing Corner

into the flames

  • Interruption from the Author

    Image by Евгения from Pixabay Pardon the interruption! I just thought I’d drop in and say I hope you’re enjoying Fiera and Kuen’s story. There is one more book in their series, and I will resume posting on Monday. See… Continue reading

  • Into the Flames – Chapter 20, Kuen

    Image by Vlad Aivazovsky from Pixabay Kuen sat ramrod straight while High Admiral Aceves and High Admiral Mercado read through the reports of the incident on Junna. It had taken three months to sort out the mess made of the… Continue reading

  • Into the Flames – Chapter 19, Fiera

    Image by Piotr Rabiej from Pixabay Fiera remained perfectly still, her buff-colored uniform blending in with the surrounding stone. The darker skin of her face was covered by a mask and goggles, and her cherry hair was completely hidden beneath… Continue reading

  • Into the Flames – Interlude 3, Michi

    Image by Victoria from Pixabay Michi paced around her office. “You told me he would never be recalled,” she shouted into the comm. High Admiral Aceves made a face. “I’m sorry, Lady Nakano. I thought he wouldn’t be. Unfortunately, I… Continue reading

  • Into the Flames – Chapter 18, Kuen

    Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay “Kuen, I forbid you to go.” Michi’s expression was severe, and she seemed almost  impatient with him. Kuen sighed and looked into the comm. “Mother, the CAF reactivated my commission. As of six weeks… Continue reading

  • Into the Flames – Chapter 17, Fiera

    Image by Myléne from Pixabay Fiera watched the screens as Icrtara loomed closer. Her stomach was in knots. This was the closest to home she’d been in seven years. There was no sense of relief, no rush of delight at… Continue reading

  • Into the Flames – Chapter 16, Kuen

    Image by Gerhard Bögner from Pixabay Kuen rubbed his eyes. This latest idiocy of his mother’s was giving him a headache. While Kuen had enjoyed two years of relative freedom, living with Gaspare and spending what time he could justify… Continue reading

  • Into the Flames – Chapter 15, Fiera

    Image by Penny from Pixabay Fiera woke with an ache in her heart and a feeling of profound gratitude that the holiday was over. She lay there in the darkness of her room, the sound of her new water feature… Continue reading

  • Into the Flames – Chapter 14, Kuen

    Image by Bruno from Pixabay “Gaspare, what are your plans for Himostava?” Kuen asked. It was two and a half months until Himostava. Already there was talk of some of the parties being whispered but nothing had been announced so… Continue reading

  • Into the Flames – Chapter 13, Fiera

    Image by Bruno from Pixabay It took two hours to reach the restaurant. Fiera and Kuen chatted about random things until they got there. When they arrived, they were shown to their table with minimal fuss. Fiera perused the menu.… Continue reading