https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/11-24-1.mov Jioni frowned. She quickly ran ahead of him. There’s no way he’s been on the straight and narrow all year. The way he casually slipped into delinquency at the drop of a hat. It’s as if he’s been waiting all year for an excuse to be nefarious. It filled her with unease. But at …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/11-23-1.mov Mac’s speech was cut off as Emmitt grabbed a rock and aimed it straight for his chest. Mac blocked it quickly with his lance, returning the stone back to him. Emmitt picked up another one and threw it faster, aiming at his forehead. It made an impact, bouncing off Mac; he fell to the …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/11-22-1.mov “We have to hurry, and I know where to go next,” Jioni said. She began to enter an alleyway, and Emmitt followed. But there stood a figure with a lance pointing directly at them. “Jonesy, Bennett, think you’re going somewhere?” Mac said. “Mac, now’s not the time for this,” Emmitt replied. He crouched down, …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/11-21-1.mov Jioni pressed her body against the door and whispered, “On three.” “One, two, three.” The door swung open, and the two fell to the ground—the bright outside blinded them, but Jioni opted to act fast despite the circumstance—she stood up while Emmitt was still on the floor; she kicked him aside then shut the …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/11-20.mov “Do you hear that?” Jioni whispered. Emmitt’s eyes followed hers—there were the sounds of chatter and footsteps—It was faint but noticeable, the sounds got louder, and without hesitation, Emmitt began unlocking the escape door. “Our only escape has been locked the entire time?” Jioni yell whispered. “I don’t think as far ahead as you,” …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/11-19.mov “Wow, ok, I can’t believe I’m saying this, but you’re right.” Jioni laughed. “Let’s go to Outergen!” The two high-fived, but Jioni’s hand remained frozen in the air. She slowly lowered her hand as she peered at the clinic room door. back next
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/11-18.mp4 Jioni stared at the floor, but when she looked up, she saw Emmitt. He read determination. Emmitt stood up and stuck out his hand. Jioni couldn’t help but think he was so dramatic in how he moved—she took his hand regardless. “I hate to take the risk, but I hate City Two even more,” Emmitt …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/11-17.mp4 “There could be. I imagined Outergen like the books too. Even though Amelia’s Prom is a funny book, I mostly enjoyed that one autobiography of McDonough. Her life and scientific breakthroughs—how she turned her life around for the better, and everyone else’s too.” “By everyone, you mean the rich, then sure, she helped everyone. …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/11-16-1.mp4 Jioni couldn’t tell if he was joking or not. She stared with a blank expression. Then she smiled with a slight chuckle. Then the two began laughing. “You? Prom king? Emmitt, never again say I’m the one in fantasyland,” Jioni said between chuckles. “Laugh now, Jioni,” Emmitt grinned. “But both you and I know …
https://rosemadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/11-15.mp4 “But that book is just fantasyland, you know,” Jioni interrupted. “How can you take it as fact? That book was labeled fiction just like that other book about wizards, what’s it called? Or that other one about fairies. Are those supposed to be real too?” Emmitt smiled. “Of course not. Amelia’s Prom is different, …
