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 sit uneasily at the table in the prince’s office. After hardly sleeping and preparing for the day, I don’t think I can handle any more bad news.


The doors to the office open and in comes Queen Cordelia. As she does. Its as if she hasn’t complained enough. 


And there she goes, “you’re a hard cookie to crack. I’ve pushed you away, taken away your home, I’ve pushed you to exceed far beyond what you should be capable of. But you’re still here.” 


She takes a seat opposite me and fluffs out the skirt of her dress. “It’s like I have to kill you to get rid of you,” she says and rolls her eyes.


I clear my throat and sit up straighter. “Good morning, Queen Cordelia,” I say. Then bow.


She pauses in her contemplation of how to get rid of me.


“Oh, well aren’t you well mannered. Good morning, Islet. Now, stand up.”


Chapter 39: War Room