At the break of their eighteenth birthday, the young adults of Selkie travel in droves to drink Sunburst. The serum is concocted by the priests, who in ceremony bless each person in finding their Twin Ray.

Islet has waited eighteen long years and is eager to know the face of her soul mate. In a cruel twist of fate, she learns that the Holy One has paired her with royalty. But not just any royalty, Prince Cerulean of the neighboring country, who has recently announced his engagement to Princess Marilla of Selkie. The same princess that Islet can't stand.

Twin Ray was created by Natutzzi Powell, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author. 

Twin Ray

I definitely think I’ve swallowed my heart.


“So what?” I say. My voice comes out creaky like heavy footsteps on a wooden plank.


Lina starts walking towards me. I don’t risk standing for I think I will fall. 


“They say he’s hidden her in the palace somewhere.” She says. 


I want to run, punch, scream, cry, something. I’ve never felt more afraid in my life.


My heavy heart is pumping my blood full of fire and fear.


“Wow, that’s really insane.” I say. Lina shrugs her shoulders.


“I’ve never seen the prince interacting with anyone suspicious.” She says.


I make my way to my feet. She won’t hurt me, especially if she knows. She’ll probably try to extort me for money I don’t have. 


But behind her is a group of people I don’t know, and I don’t trust. So if I do run, I have no confidence I’ll make it far.


“Have you seen anyone suspicious?” She asks. I pause. Was she asking because she doesn’t know or because she wants to throw me off of her suspicion?


Chapter 12: Flour Trail