Born after the Empire's demise, Tessa Kyrell must face a galaxy being reconstructed. The New Republic is on the rise and promises safety and rights to all of its citizens. However, Tessa is the daughter of Ciena Ree, formal Captain of the Empire, and Thane Kyrell, a Rebel pilot. New Republic officials are skeptical of Tessa's upbringing and her mother's history. The skepticism alone is hard enough, but Tessa also discovers that she possesses supernatural abilities. She has kept her mysterious powers hidden, yet she wants to learn more so she embarks on a journey across the galaxy to discover the truth behind these unnatural forces and herself. -------------------------------------------------------- Lost Souls is a Star Wars fan fiction that is supposed to be a sequel to the novel Lost Stars by Claudia Gray.

Blood pounded in Cassia's ear. "No," She said as the interrogator pulled her glove off. Her heart skipped a beat. "No!" She repeated, louder and more desperate. She struggle in the man's grasp, but could not get free. He was too strong. The masked figure grabbed her wrist and yanked her forward towards a shackled man in front of her. He was sobbing quietly to himself. "Please don't do this!" She cried, kicking outwards. Anger filled every part of her being as she struggled to be free. The interrogator's grip tightened, pulling her a little closer so that the other prisoner was in her reach. "I'm sorry," She whispered to the man, tears sliding down her face. The interrogator forced her hand to make contact with the prisoner. As soon as her skin meet his, the man began to cry out in pain. Cassia watched in horror as the man began to turn to gold.

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