Okay, I have 5 chapters left to write, then editing. I'm not sure how much editing I'll do though because I've been kinda really uninspired lately. May just be burnout from so much school, so I'm sorry if the story isn't any good. Still, it was fun to write and I wanted to make myself write again because it's helpful for me!! That's my kinda update. Sorry I've been so distracted - there are so many outside projects I'm balancing XP
Anyway, now for the positives! Here's a small snippet from the story:
A short yap suddenly woke me from my thoughts.
I glanced up at the river. The water was still aside from the skeletal hands slithering beneath. Not a soul in sight.
I slowly turned around.
There, sitting upon one of the larger river stones, was a large white dog.
Its large, jagged tail wagged. A large white smile covered the bottom half of its face. There were no teeth, but a large tongue that flopped about. Around its neck was a thick red choker with a small golden pendant that sat just beneath its chin. A collar and tag, as if it was someone's pet.
None of that mattered, though.
"A ghost..." I whispered.
It yapped again and I flinched. My eyes quickly scanned my surroundings - there was no other soul in sight.
I wasn't going to be an idiot. I wasn't going to shout "GHOST" and alert the entire Underwhere of its presence.
This was my chance. My ghost.
If my heart could still beat, it would have been racing. I could practically feel the imaginary blood pumping through my veins.
I remained still, contemplating how to do this. My dagger was attached to my belt. One quick slice and I could have it.
My left index finger twitched slightly as I slowly lowered my hand to where my blade rested. I remained slow and steady, not wanting to scare the ghost away. It seemed oblivious, stupid even.
My fingertips gently traced over the purple-gemmed knife.
The dog's smile suddenly vanished, and it turned to run.
