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Authors: K. A. Poe

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Nevermore, the Complete Series

NEVERMORE

The Complete Series

 

By KA Poe

 

COPYRIGHT AND LEGALITIES

This novel is a work of fiction. Names, characters, and locations are either a product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious setting. Any resemblance to actual events, locations, organizations, or people, living or dead, is strictly coincidental. No part of this book may be used or reproduced without written consent from the author.

This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to others. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each. If you are reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, please return to an online book retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

Copyright © 2013 by K.A. Poe.
All rights reserved.

CONTENTS

 

TWIN SOULS

Chapter 01 – The Letter

Chapter 02 – Music Class

Chapter 03 – Salem

Chapter 04 – Coincidences

Chapter 05 – Midnight

Chapter 06 – Paul

Chapter 07 – Black Bears

Chapter 08 – Happy Birthday

Chapter 09 – Destiny

Chapter 10 – Denver Slayings

Chapter 11 – Twin Souls

Chapter 12 – Seeking the Truth

Chapter 13 – Denver

Chapter 14 – Mark

Chapter 15 – Home

Chapter 16 – The Raven

Chapter 17 – Final Farewell

Chapter 18 – Hunting

Chapter 19 – The Date

Chapter 20 – Poison

Chapter 21 – The Woods

Chapter 22 – 127

Chapter 23 – School

Chapter 24 – Rent

Chapter 25 – The Grave

Chapter 26 – Visions

Chapter 27 – Raziel

Chapter 28 – Recovery

Chapter 29 – Nevermore

HYBRID

Chapter 01 – Reflections

Chapter 02 – Hope

Chapter 03 – Control

Chapter 04 – Coward

Chapter 05 – Learning to Fly

Chapter 06 – A Normal Life

Chapter 07 – Cousins

Chapter 08 – Claire

Chapter 09 – Nightmares

Chapter 10 – Home

Chapter 11 – Temporary

Chapter 12 – Unbelievable

Chapter 13 – Picnic

Chapter 14 – Suspicions

Chapter 15 – Options

Chapter 16 – Clouded

Chapter 17 – Hannah

Chapter 18 – Recollection

Chapter 19 – Needs

Chapter 20 – The Locket

Chapter 21 – Answers

Chapter 22 – Littlehaven

Chapter 23 – Grandpa Waldron

Chapter 24 – Old Friends

Chapter 25 – Changes

Chapter 26 – History

Chapter 27 – Hybrid

Chapter 28 – Memories

Chapter 29 – Practice

Chapter 30 – Scents

Chapter 31 – Listen

Chapter 32 – Eila

Chapter 33 – Trailer 16

Chapter 34 – Mother

Chapter 35 – Betrayal

Chapter 36 – Irony

Chapter 37 – Goodbyes Are Never Easy

SACRIFICE

Chapter 01 – Ezra

Chapter 02 – No Turning Back

Chapter 03 – San Juan

Chapter 04 – Unexpected Surprise

Chapter 05 – On the Road Again

Chapter 06 – The Days to Come

Chapter 07 – Harsh Words

Chapter 08 – Urges

Chapter 09 – Bad News

Chapter 10 – Homeward Bound

Chapter 11 – Hospital

Chapter 12 – Secrets

Chapter 13 – Inevitable

Chapter 14 – Distractions

Chapter 15 – Haunting Realization

Chapter 16 – Into the Forest

Chapter 17 – Unwelcome Encounter

Chapter 18 – A Place Called Home

Chapter 19 – Wrangler

Chapter 20 – Florida

Chapter 21 – Savior

Chapter 22 – Future

Chapter 23 – Renewed

Chapter 24 – Eleanor

Chapter 25 – Barricade

Chapter 26 – Tearful

Chapter 27 – Return

Chapter 28 – Nineteen

Chapter 29 – Arrangements

Chapter 30 – Saturday

Chapter 31 – ‘Til Death Do Us Part

Chapter 32 – Interruption

DESTINY

Chapter 01—Sightseeing

Chapter 02—Museum

Chapter 03—Bizarre Behavior

Chapter 04—Memories

Chapter 05—A Change In Plans

Chapter 06—Settling In

Chapter 07—First Day

Chapter 08—Varias

Chapter 09—The Vanatori

Chapter 10—Uncomfortable Position

Chapter 11—Humans And Animals

Chapter 12—Photographs

Chapter 13—Bound

Chapter 14—Mistakes

Chapter 15—Reunited

Chapter 16—Obsession

Chapter 17—Fast Forward

Chapter 18—Normal

Chapter 19—Sire

Chapter 20—Practice Makes Perfect

Chapter 21—Confession

Chapter 22—Entrance

Chapter 23—Setting Up

Chapter 24—Masquerade

Chapter 25—Distraction

Chapter 26—Establishment

Chapter 27—Gaining Entry

Chapter 28—Delivery

Chapter 29—Exposure

Chapter 30—Two Years Later

EXTRAS

The End

From the Author

About the Author

Also by K.A. Poe

A Sample of “The King’s Hourglass”

 

Twin Souls

NEVERMORE

Book One

1. THE LETTER

 

The rough pitter-patter of rain against the tin roof caused me to stir in my sleep, but I struggled to fight it. I yearned to remain under the warmth of my thick quilt, wandering aimlessly through the dream world. But, alas, I knew reality would ease its way in and pull me out. As hard as I tried to ignore it, my eyes flew open and all memory of dreams faded away. I sighed heavily and pressed my pillow hard against my eyes, blocking out the relentless sunlight that snuck in through the creases in the blinds. Slowly, I tore away my brief shelter from the radiance and let my eyes adjust. I stumbled to the bathroom, rinsed my face and brushed my teeth before swiftly walking downstairs to the kitchen.

I was surprised to find it empty, void of any evidence that my mother had even been there fifteen minutes prior. Most mornings I would find her sitting at the quaint glass table, pressed up against the far wall, sipping a quick cup of coffee before she rushed off to work. My mother didn't hold the greatest job title in the world, but the money was sufficient enough to pay the bills and to feed us. She worked as a zookeeper at the local zoo and had been in that same position for as far back as
I could remember. My father isn't even worth mentioning. After I turned six he became absent in my life, beyond the occasional postcard from wherever he happened to be at the time. During a mid-life crisis he decided that “living his life to the fullest” was more important than his ten year marriage, not to mention his six-year-old daughter. Now he spent his time traveling the world with his much younger and wealthy girlfriend, Melissa. I hated to even think of her, though I had never even met her.

As I thought over my mother's unexpected absence, I plucked a porcelain blue bowl from the cupboard and poured a generous amount of cereal and milk into it before sitting at the vacant table. My eyes were instantly drawn to the white, perfectly folded note that lay against the transparent surface. Sprawled across the paper in my mom's unmistakable handwriting was my name: Alexis.

I wasn't sure why, but something deep down told me that this couldn't be good. Something was wrong, and this letter was the only way I would find out just what it was. I swallowed hard as I lifted the crisp paper and unfolded it. Panic welled up inside as I read the first sentence.

'Dear Alexis, September 8, 2012

This isn't easy for me to say, and it won't be easy for you to hear either.'

Part of me didn't want to continue reading, but my eyes betrayed me as they went along down the paper.

'The house has been put in your name, and I have left an envelope on the counter beside the coffee pot where you will find enough money to support yourself for at least the next three months. I will send you more as needed. Do you remember Mark? The man who offered me the job in Denver? I know how hard it was on you when you heard that we might have to move, and I decided that this might be easier. I will be making twice as much there as I was here, and won't have any trouble paying for you to stay home. Mark and I are moving in together.'

My forehead creased as the last words sunk in. Mom had a boyfriend, and I didn't even know about it...

'You are not alone, Alexis. You have your friends, and your Uncle Paul is still in town if you need someone. I didn't want you to sacrifice your school life and your friends just so that I could live a better life, with a better job, and a better man than your father ever was. I won't be that far away if you ever need me.

Forgive me.

Love,

Mom'

My head was spinning as I set the letter down. I accidentally knocked over my cereal bowl as I scrambled to run back upstairs. It didn't matter anymore – my appetite had vanished. I pushed open my mother's bedroom door and my jaw dropped in shock. While her bed remained intact, covered with frilly pillows and bright colored blankets, her dresser was empty of most of her belongings. The oak jewelry box that held all of the beautiful necklaces and charms I had been so envious of was no longer there. I went through her drawers. Each one was empty. How had she left so quietly, without me knowing?

I sat on the edge of her plush mattress, my head in my hands as I tried to understand what was happening. Mom and I were never incredibly close as she spent so much time at work – and I guess hanging out with Mark – but I would have thought she would have had the decency to sit down with me and discuss the situation before abandoning me. Abandoning me…just like dad.

Through the creases of my fingers I could see the red digits on one of the few remaining items in her room. On top of the dresser sat her alarm
clock, and I could distinctly see the shapes of each number: 9:45. I immediately jumped up from the bed and ran to my room. I was late for school! I grabbed my book bag, pulled on my shoes, snatched my car keys from the kitchen counter and rushed through the front door.

I grimaced when I noticed the windows on my silver Alero were rolled down and the rain had undoubtedly found its way into the car. Remorsefully, I eyed the empty spot where my mother's van would have been parked, then opened the driver side door to my car. I was hopeful that school would be a big enough distraction to keep my mind off of the haunting thought of being abandoned by my mother. The overwhelming urge to stay home, retreat back to my bed, and spend the day crying the hours away was almost too tempting. School wasn't a great importance to me, but I hoped that seeing my friends might help me pull through.

Shaking away the unwelcome thoughts, I discovered that my suspicions were unfortunately right - the seats were drenched. After pulling off my gray fleece hoodie, I dabbed the moisture off of the steering wheel then draped the clothing across the seat. Once situated, I closed the door and quickly rolled up the windows and started the ignition. Some classical music piece came streaming through the speakers and I smiled. I found it relaxing, but I wouldn't admit that to any of my friends at school.

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