Sunlight peeked through from behind Kaitlyn’s closed eyelids. It took her only a brief moment to come to full consciousness and shake off the last vestiges of sleep. Once she did, she wasted no time in flinging the covers off and rolling out of bed.
Day one of the new loop. Time to get to work.
Without hesitation, she stro...
2024-08-23 16:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostKaitlyn looked over the newcomer. He stood only a little bit taller than her, though his broad shoulders and confidence made him appear much larger. His slicked-back blonde hair and leather jacket gave off a clearly rebellious impression, one that was only reinforced by the spark of mischief in his deep blue eyes. As their gazes met, he shot her...
2024-08-19 16:00:17 +0000 UTC View PostIrene's well-worn silver sedan rolled around a final corner, music blaring out of its open windows and into the otherwise quiet neighborhood. Its amber headlights roved across the line of vehicles parked along the street to glint off of mirrors and windows as they passed. They parked a bit farther from Vinny's house than any would have chosen ot...
2024-08-16 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post"Hello hello? Can you hear me?"
The shockingly low-resolution sound of a deep male voice crackled painfully through Kaitlyn's headphones, sending her lunging for the volume controls on her laptop. After a few frantic taps, she collected herself enough to respond. "Yes! Sorry, had it up a bit too high. Can you hear me ok?"
"Sure can."...
2024-08-12 16:00:15 +0000 UTC View PostKaitlyn sat cross-legged on her bed, a pillow sandwiched between the wall and the small of her back. Her computer sat in her lap, pinning the comforting warmth of her blankets in place. Its upward-angled screen displayed a compact list of her recent emails.
Not bad. Not great, but not bad, either.
The results were in. After ...
2024-08-10 18:33:03 +0000 UTC View PostAt 7:20 AM the next Monday morning, Kaitlyn arrived at the outer gate of Hartland's football stadium. The morning was a dreary one, dim and foggy enough to make most people happily snuggle a bit deeper under their covers. But for her, it was a great time to be out.
It's not too cold, either. Just enough that it'll feel nice once we get...
2024-08-05 16:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostThe savory scents of sizzling meats and well-seasoned sauces swirled, filling the smallish kitchen of Chella's Italian Bistro and Ristorante. Reductions simmered and spoons clattered against metal cookware as an endless tide of gourmet meals were prepared and summarily served up.
The frenzied scraping of metal against ceramic join...
2024-08-03 03:13:07 +0000 UTC View PostKaitlyn sat alone in her dorm room, the small space quiet with an anticipatory air. On the desk before her rested her laptop, a small webcam plugged in and clipped to its top. The blue glow of a link displayed on-screen reflected in her eyes.
She cracked her neck. Alright. Here we go. Get ready.
With a final calming breath, ...
2024-08-03 03:12:36 +0000 UTC View PostKaitlyn could do little more than stare as Rachel closed the distance, frozen to the spot in confusion and shock. Any shred of possibility that the girl had been waving at someone else had been thoroughly dashed as they locked eyes. It was all too clear that she was making a beeline for Kaitlyn herself. Yet despite that, she couldn't imagine
The tall windows of the Hartland University library glowed with daylight, specks of dust flitting about like fireflies in the beams. The atmosphere within was a quiet one, as anyone would reasonably expect. However, compared to the tense silence of exam season, the start-of-loop library felt fairly relaxed and peaceful.
Hidden amidst the t...
2024-07-22 16:00:18 +0000 UTC View PostKaitlyn stood in the dorm common room, surveying her setup. A large metal mixing bowl, an electric stove, and a handheld electric mixer lay across the long counter occupying one side of the room. Next to them, a neat line of vanilla cake slices lined up like troops preparing for battle.
Cracking her neck, she got to work. One by one, she t...
2024-07-19 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post///HAPPY LAUNCH DAY YALLLLLLLLLLL
Book 1 is now available on Amazon! You can pick it up as an eBook, 2024-07-15 16:00:15 +0000 UTC View Post
///Sorry for the late chappie! The good news is, I'm actually a little ahead for once! Fingers crossed that I can stay that way instead of getting swarmed by stuff again. :D
Anyway, welcome to Book 3 yall!!!
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Morning sunlight streamed through Kaitlyn's open dorm window, illuminating the small space with a gentle glow. A cool...
2024-07-14 02:04:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe words seemed to echo through the quiet dorm room, leaving a thick curtain of silence in their wake. Ian was once again staring at the ground, a detail Kaitlyn was incredibly thankful for. It meant that he didn't see the sudden flurry of emotions that flashed across her face.
So… It's that time again, huh?
A wave of bit...
2024-07-08 16:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post"Hey Ian—!"
Kaitlyn emerged from the dorm stairwell, pushing the door open with a solid clunk. Ian sat in his usual spot at the side common room's table, his laptop open before him. But for once, he wasn't alone. Three other students sat scattered around the room, each with their noses deep into textbooks, notebooks, and laptops...
2024-07-05 16:00:17 +0000 UTC View Post///HAPPY LAUNCH DAY YALLLLLLLLLLL
Book 1 is now available on Amazon! You can pick it up as an eBook, 2024-07-03 01:54:27 +0000 UTC View Post
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2024-07-02 15:21:55 +0000 UTC View PostTrue to his word, John did in fact return and proceed to hog one of the setups for a long while. Next to him, a steady trickle of other volunteers and people setting up meandered through their little booth, especially as John began calling over his friends to check it out.
Kaitlyn helped out by explaining the game to them as they arrived, ...
2024-06-28 16:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostThe morning light shone through the glass ceiling of the Bara Ballroom, the glow beginning to compete with the space's electric fixtures as it grew. Only a sparse scattering of people filled the space with a low buzz of conversation and squeaking footsteps. The sounds echoed dully and seemed far too loud without the usual press of bodies to mute...
2024-06-25 03:07:54 +0000 UTC View PostKnock, knock
Kaitlyn's knuckles rapped against the door. She shifted the pair of takeout containers that rested in her other arm, moving the still-warm boxes as they began to heat her hoodie sleeve and skin uncomfortably.
He's gotta be in here. I don't know where else he'd be.
After a few moments, the door cre...
2024-06-21 16:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostHUGE ANNOUNCMENT HERE GET READY YALL
First and foremost --- BOOK 1 PREORDER IS UP ON AMAZON!!! AAAAAAAAA I'm so excited look at this awesome cover!
///Full disclosure: I misspelled Grail as Greil at least six times during the next couple of chapters, and will probably continue to do so. So uh, apologies in advance. I blame Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance for making the second spelling my default. IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, GREIL
Anyway, enjoy!
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2024-06-17 16:00:14 +0000 UTC View PostIt took a couple of days to arrange a meeting between Heather and Ian. The girl hadn't been lying about her schedule. Between classes and her social life, there was a reason Kaitlyn rarely ran into her roommate at home. But it also gave their newly-acquired marketing expert time to formulate a plan of action.
While they waited for Heather ...
2024-06-14 16:00:33 +0000 UTC View PostThe sound of Kaitlyn's footsteps echoed through the empty stairwell, their usually quiet volume magnifying to an uncomfortable degree in the silence. Wincing, she made a conscious effort to step a little more softly. It wasn't like she was trying to sneak up on anyone. But she knew from experience that everyone sitting near the stairwel...
2024-06-10 16:05:18 +0000 UTC View PostThe sharp, synthetic sound of the keyboard thrummed through Kaitlyn's headphones, filling her ears. Her fingers danced up the keys, then down again as she began warming up. To her right, bands of bright sunlight streamed through her dorm window to illuminate the space.
I really need to find a way to change this up.
Playing s...
2024-06-07 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostLeaving the career fair marked a major turning point in the loop.
In the wake of his decision, Ian spent even more time focused on his game. Gone were the excuses of hanging out to study or work on programming assignments. Even midterms were barely a factor, exam season coming and going without comment from either of them.
For better...
2024-06-06 02:56:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe career fair arrived all too quickly, sneaking up on Kaitlyn amidst the whirlwind of activities she immersed herself in. Still, it wasn't like she was complaining. The event represented a big opportunity. After all, it was one of the bigger encounters she'd become familiar with. That meant it was yet another chance to see where she stood on t...
2024-05-31 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe door to Kaitlyn's dorm swung open, revealing the brightly-lit interior. The window stood open and filled the entire room with fresh air and sunlight. For a brief moment, Kaitlyn feared that she'd forgotten to close it when she left. But the sight of Heather sitting at her desk alleviated those worries.
"Hey, Kate!" The blonde beamed in...
2024-05-29 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostStepping inside the Intro to Programming lecture hall had become quite a different experience after the first week or two. The once packed-to-the-brim lecture hall now sat half-empty, many of its prior residents having decided that attending wasn't worth their time or effort.
I wonder how many of them are right. I mean, I got a lot out...
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