A game. That's what it was, or what it was supposed to be. It's become bigger than that, and they all know it. The royals all participate in the game, unknowingly or not, and they are all strictly aware that one wrong move will lead to their demise. The figurative name of the game is lying and deception. Cheating is practically a requirement; those who play fair never win. Virgil Lancaster remained blissfully unaware of this game's existence until the night of the Sunstrix Gala. Will he become yet another victim of the Trickster's Test, or will his new knight keep him from losing himself? **I do not own the characters of Sanders Sides nor the art used for the cover** **TW (individual triggers provided in chapters except swearing): Lil bit of violence, lil bit of alcohol (no bad actions associated with it just general drinking, not main characters), mentions of death/grieving, some toxic family stuff (also not main characters)

Jack sacrifices himself to save Sandman, he's the only one who sees the arrow and barely gets there in time to save his friend, but sadly isn't able to save himself. After being hit with the arrow, a darkness starts to take root in him... one that frightens the guardians and himself, and pleases Pitch. Now, he is torn between two worlds, without knowing which one to choose.

Going through editing. (A novella to the original novel, "22 Days") ~~~~~~~~ Cecelia and Yvonne's first year anniversary is approaching and Cecelia has a plan on making it a memorable one before they head off to college. So, in true cheesy style, she leaves Yvonne 22 recordings to play up until their anniversary. 22 recordings. A designated day for each. A thousand words with different meanings. Will you play it?