Author Archives: Melissa

Kevin discovers Maïmoú in a dreamscape of ruins and decay and learns more about her past.

Derek is invited to a meteor-viewing party by Runa, the royal historian, and learns more about the world, and also what he wants out of it.

Nikki’s doubts about her family come to a head when she spies on their conversations and learns the truth about what’s going on in Morgan’s coffeehouse.

Maïmoú abruptly leaves Kevin midway through their escape, and he begins exploring the inner depths of the Asilo and all of its hidden secrets.

Derek meets this “god” person all the humans have been praying to, but he’s got the wrong god. This Deity is Shào Kai, a demonic-looking boy trapped in his own mind, and he wants Derek dead.

Nikki climbs atop her aunts’ coffeehouse after a heated fight with Vanna, and she dreams up a world very different from her own.

After taking a nap during his confinement, Kevin dreams up a life that feels vaguely familiar.

Derek meets the king and queen and gets an official introduction to their prestigious castle, as well as their questionable morals revolving around the hated demonkind.

Marcos returns to the Asilo to check in with the Líders, but his emotions, which most people assume he lacks, start getting the better of him.

Derek gets properly introduced to the kingdom of Drail, but what happens when he gets so bored, he flies out a sixth-story window? He falls for a demon, of course.