《Cupid's Match : CUPID'S MATCH BOOK 1》Chapter 6
Advertisement
I roll my eyes and pull myself up out of the red armchair.
Cal's already through the door, heading towards the stone archway at the far side of the open plan office.
Hurriedly I step after him and am almost knocked over by a stunning brunette girl with a headset as she powers across the floor.
I reach him just as he approaches the arch, and we walk through together.
At the other side I stop still in my tracks and raise my eyebrows in surprise.
We have entered a circular, indoor courtyard. In the centre the female statue I noticed earlier stands on a podium and overlooks a stone edged pond; the water so clear and still that it reflects a perfect mirror image of the Summer sky that shines in through a skylight. Ivy creeps up the high stone walls, making its way around three other archways which open out into corridors leading onwards. The whole space smells a mixture of old and sweet; like flowers in a museum.
It's beautiful and still - a stark contrast to the bustling office we have just left behind.
Cal pauses a moment, giving the stone statue an odd look that I can't quite read, before hurriedly striding across the courtyard to one of the arches on the other side. It might just be my imagination, but he seems to put as much space between him and the toga wearing woman as possible.
I pause to look at it as I pass.
The statue is clearly ancient, yet it is familiar to me. I wonder if I've seen a statue of the same woman before in a history book, or gallery, or something. She looks like she could be an Ancient Goddess but I'm not sure which one - damn me and my not paying attention in History class.
Advertisement
There's something unnerving about her eyes as I stare at her - I feel almost like they're watching me, and I shudder involuntarily.
My gaze wanders down to the podium she stands on and I notice writing carved into it. It looks like a list of some sort. The stone has been worn by time though, and I squint as I struggle to read it.
1. No cupid must ever be matched.
2...
"Miss Black," Cal says sharply, capturing my full attention "I haven't got all day."
I sigh and hurry onwards, following him through the ivy outlined arch, to whatever may be on the other side.
Advertisement
- In Serial8 Chapters
Kill Thy Gods!
Leon was supposed to become a God! After climbing to the very top of the tower, he was supposed to become a Powerful Entity. He was supposed to become power itself; but the other Gods saw him as a threat. He was too powerful than any others that the others were simply afraid of him. 【Kill Him!】— The Gods lined up in agreement. Just as he was about to be announced as a God. The Gods stabbed him in the back with the 9 Divine Items, tools powerful enough to kill a being that is even stronger than a God. [YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN TO BECOME A PLAYER!] Leon's eyes began to blur as he appeared at a familiar place, the place that started this hell in the first place — THE TUTORIAL!
8 113 - In Serial17 Chapters
Gates To Earth
It was like any other day on Earth, Until new land masses begun to appear at areas where there was once nothing. And then large Gates that look like doorways appeared on the new land masses as well in other isolated locations on Earth those Gates led to other worlds and possibly other Dimensions itself. No one knows how or why this had begun to happen the gates are not one way doorways on the other side is a whole new planet and possibly universe, Synopsis This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. It was like any other day on Earth, Until new land masses begun to appear at areas where there was once nothing. And then large Gates that look like doorways appeared on the new land masses as well in other isolated locations on Earth, those Gates led to other worlds and possibly other Dimensions itself. No one knows how or why this had begun to happen, the gates are not one way doorways on the other side is a whole new planet and possibly universe, What people once thought was a fantasy began to come to life, some of the creatures which came through the doorways use magic and others use technology that earth can only dream of. Each doorway has something new to be discovered, may it be a doorway to a dark age world or possibly a magical world with magic, Earth can only guess what's on the other side of every Gate. Each country has their own problems and the Gates just add to it, will Earth’s countries work together or fight for control over the Gates that lead to the new worlds. Join Rex Lopiz who has gained Necromancy and the power of Making all sorts of robotic creations, Rex must first start from nothing such these are new powers, he cannot make large undead armies or make advanced robots without starting from the basics. See how other people are dealing with the Gates, the main character is Rex Lopiz but there are times where you see what other people or creatures are doing in order to survive and live their daily lives and what they do. Not everyone is as lucky as Rex but they still try to survive even with Gates appearing. Follow how other people deal with situations as well as follow Rex through his journey. Authors Note This is a side project as well as my first time trying to write a book. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to give me pointers. Some things may be spelt wrong. I will usually try to fix them once I notice it, sorry and thanks again for giving my story a read. -Wikid81
8 67 - In Serial15 Chapters
Hiscovol
For as long as it can remember, mankind has been protected and trapped by The Palisade. Everyone has long since forgotten what lies outside, not to mention what lies within themselves. Over the past two-thousand years, mankind has done what it has always been known to do- dominate. Follow Glen Hiscovol, a man who has tasted the life of both the opressor and the opressed, as he survives the world after the fall of The Palisade. But be wary; there are many things that Glen doesn't know, about the world and himself.
8 110 - In Serial12 Chapters
Orc Hunt
What happens when a non-hero is asked to do a hero's job after a band of Orcs raid his sleepy country town? This started as a "what if" game I was playing with my kids. Here's hoping you enjoy it, too!
8 80 - In Serial52 Chapters
Raindrops
"Will you ever hear me in the rain?" "...?"*****#157 in PoetryFebruary 12, 2016#86 in PoetryFebruary 14, 2016
8 211 - In Serial6 Chapters
Henry the hover x guy i saw on the street
This is a really romantic story 😍🤪🤪🥺😍 read or Henry will suck up your toes
8 128
Prev Chap
Next Chap
Chap List
Boy
Girl
