Having done this before, I convinced myself that nerves were unusual but not unexpected.

It was practically habit by now to count the heavy footfalls of the guards. One…two…three…

On seventy, there was a brief pause as the guard turned around at the end of the corridor and came my way again.

Thirty five footfalls. That was all I had to get out of sight.

I had done it in twelve before. This wou...

Having done this before, I convinced myself that nerves were unusual but not unexpected.

But as I reached for the sword, I hesitated. I don’t hesitate.

My gaze traveled to the person on the floor. I hate him, he’s done terrible things and deserves this… But then why is it so difficult? Why can’t I kill him?

He looks up at me, on his knees with his arms chained to the walls on either side of hi...

[S.C, Bloodlines. CH 15]

[Jayden’s point of view]

“Having done this before, I convinced myself that nerves were unusual but not unexpected “ Jayden spoke, watching Sampson looking to find the hunters trail again.

“You have always been a great tracker. Don’t forget what you learned from Haricot, and don’t underestimate your opponent. I’ve never seen a human move so fast, he’s gifted for su...

Having done this before I convinced myself that nerves were unusual but not unexpected. I felt Jerri before my shop door opened. Her energy was crisp and bubbly. I could feel something else mixed with her energy something odd. The last time I felt odd energy with Jerri we had to figure out how to release a trapped lothario’s spirit back to 1800s. Beaming Jerri stood in the doorway. Her blonde loc...

Having done this before, I convinced myself that nerves were unusual but not unexpected.

I started the Buick after prepping the pots for another round, and then dressed. First long underwear, then T-shirt and sweatpants. Third, long shirt and jeans. Finally my orange bib overalls and orange camo overcoat, followed by hat, boots, etc. I save my gloves and facemask for when I’m actually in my blind...

Having done this before, I convinced myself that nerves were unusual but not unexpected. I stepped out from my tent. Taking in a breath of cold, crisp air I looked around. There were thousands of men wearing armor preparing for war. War, what a despicable thing! At least thats how most people view it. Me? I enjoy it. Every scream of pain and agony. The satisfaction of my blades cutting through fle...

Having done this before, I convinced myself that nerves were unusual but not unexpected. We were high up. Higher up than any rotary aircraft could take us on this planet. The mountains here were absolutely spectacular, reaching colossal heights. And now for a present to myself on my birthday, I was going to snowboard down it’s highest peak. . .

The voice of the pilot came over the headset in my h...

Drips of rain

Race down the window

Waiting to be stopped

A child like Face

Behind the glass

Breathing heavily

drawing hearts

Lights stop

The wind blows the woman

Her umbrella

Fighting to stay up

A man running for the bus

That soaked him wet

What a day...

Having done this before, I convinced myself that nerves were unusual but not unexpected. I tipped forward trying to calm my racing heart. It was roaring in my ears. Time felt like it had slowed down.

Then there they were. The sea of faces stretched as far as the universe. I felt my breath catch in my throat as it always did- and I snapped back into character.

I whirled and smiled to the othe...

I took a deep breath and took a step through the painting. I was new to a inter-universal spying job. So as I stepped through into the ballroom I calmed the nerves threatening to blow through my chest. So I straightened my light blue ball gown and dark blue masquerade mask. I looked through as the announcer asked what to announce me as. I said,” A royal dignitary from partiana. He immediately anno...