Novels by ELLE

Fire. For other people, it was nothing but a chemical combination of substances with oxygen from the air that produces heat, light, and various reactions to different things. But to me, it was more than the heat it releases or the light it gives to the world. Fire is something I refuse to get close to, something I fear the most and something that reminds me of that one haunting experience. It reminds me of my weakness, and of my past. The past I badly wanted to forget. “P-Please, let me go…” I uttered helplessly as his nails dug into my shoulders, creating a small wound as blood comes out of it. I closed my eyes as I swallowed hard, catching some air I badly needed. “Leon Chaos! Let go of her!” Professor Damaris’ voice filled the room and in a matter of minutes, the fire wielder fell to his knees. “Ah, damn!” He winced in pain as the fire was slowly extinguished. I used this opportunity to run behind Professor Damaris and held her arms like a lost puppy. Did I just face death on

Uncertainties. Have you ever felt uncertain about what you want to do in life? When you see other people striving to reach the impossible things, you always think of how did they even find out what their dreams are? And why I couldn’t find mine? How did they discover their purpose and unleash their potential while I couldn’t even decide what to wear to school? It was more than frustrating, to be honest. It felt like I was caged inside a box without a door for me to go out. However, some things changed as soon as I got here in the world of Olympus. Of course, I still have no idea what I must do and can do in this life. But for now, all I can say is… I want to stay here in the meantime. And because of what happened yesternight, the Headmistress, Professor Damaris, scheduled my orientation for my first day here at the Academy of Olympus as the newest Seeker. “What’s a Seeker again?” I asked Dr. Foster as she helped me fix my hair and prepare for today’s agenda. “The Seekers are the

Warm rays of sunlight welcomed my sight as I slowly opened my eyes. I can’t feel my body because it feels like I’ve been sleeping for years. It’s like I’ve been in a very long dream, and now that I woke up, everything was still vague. Where am I? My vision was cloudy, and I couldn’t hear anything at first until I heard a soft but unfamiliar voice. “Professor, she’s finally awake!” Slowly, my vision became lucid, and there, I saw a lovely woman in her mid-30s dressed in an odd costume consisting of a white medieval gown and a green cloak. She has blonde hair, a pair of blue eyes, and a short, pointed nose like mine. I tried to help myself get up, but it felt like ages since I moved my arm, causing me to fail. “Let me help you,” The lovely lady said, and she did so gently. However, the moment she touched my arm, I felt something inside me, as if I knew who she was. I stared at her as confusion started to fill my mind, “Who are you?” She gave me a sweet smile, “I’m Dr. Helen Fost

Enchantment. That’s what I feel every night as I drift off to sleep, as if the skies were awake, the moon was watching, and the celestial bodies resonate in my once upon a time. The dream was hazy but fascinating. However, even if I tried my hardest, I can’t remember anything once I open my eyes. Except for one voice. As though it were the voice of an angel. She was chanting a familiar tune, something that was making my heart melt, but at the same time, it was aching. And the only thing that would retain the next day was the pain in my heart. As if I was missing something very significant from my life. Something that I cherish the most. Something that makes me feel at home. But I can’t remember anything. It was like the missing puzzle piece in my life. And I can’t distinguish whether that was only a dream or if it is really part of me. “Hey, watch out!” I snapped back to reality when I heard someone yell and realized a ball was heading straight for me. But, before I could even reac