School of Deaths

by Christopher Mannino

  She nodded and reached up, touching his face. Even when it had been scarred, it was a comforting face to look at. She didn’t feel sad anymore.

  “This world needs you, Suzie,” said Frank. “Elementals and Deaths face a new era. An era you helped forge. The Living World can wait. This is your home now.”

  Billy looked into her eyes.

  “Suzie, I can’t tell you about ’Mentals or new eras, about ways home or the choice you made. But I do know we need you here.” He swallowed and his eye glistened with moisture. “I need you, Suzie.”

  “Thank you,” she whispered.

  Frank started walking toward Eagle Two. Billy and Suzie followed him, holding hands.

  She had something now, something she hadn’t had in a long time.

  Hope.

  This world didn’t frighten her anymore. Even if she never saw her parents again, at least she was where she belonged.

  “I have a confession,” said Billy. “I’m not upset that you’re staying.”

  She kissed him on the cheek.

  “I have a confession of my own,” she said.

  “What?”

  “I’m not upset either.”

  She laughed as they opened the door to Eagle Two.

  “This is home now.”

  About the Author

  Christopher Mannino’s life is best described as an unending creative outlet. He teaches high school theatre in Greenbelt, Maryland. In addition to his daily drama classes, he runs several after-school performance/production drama groups. He spends his summers writing and singing. Mannino holds a Master of Arts in Theatre Education from Catholic University, and has studied mythology and literature both in America and at Oxford University. His work with young people helped inspire him to write young adult fantasy, although it was his love of reading that truly brought his writing to life. Learn more, and enjoy exclusive free content related to the World of Deaths, at www.ChristopherMannino.com

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