The Prince

Jason wakes up on a school bus without any memories whatsoever. Next to him is a girl, Piper McClean, and a boy, Leo Valdez. Piper, who claims to be Jason’s girlfriend, and Leo, who says he’s his best friend, tell Jason that they are on a field trip to the Grand Canyon. Once they reach the canyon, they are attacked by venti, or storm spirits. In the chaotic series of events that follow, they find out that their counselor, Coach Gleeson Hedge, is a satyr, Jason pulls out a magic coin that…

The knocks at the door were swift and abrupt as the banged agents the roman style house. And when the slab of wood was pulled out of the way, Feliciano locked eye with angry bright green ones. “What the hell do you think you’re doing?” Arthur yelled causing the Italian to step back. “As to what are you referring?” Feliciano asked straightening up, knowing full well the implications of his previous actions. “Don’t give me that. You know what I am talking about! These people are dangerous!…

The moment all the tyros were broken up and my team was the only one without a corporate advisor, the grumbling started. I knew there would be some trouble when you consider that this was their chance to grab one of those open positions and the other teams would have a clear advantage over us. After everything I had gone through just too graduate, deal with my father’s accident, the double your pleasure skank twins living at my house with their mother, and the team member from hell who had…

Dear King George III, So, i'm not really sure how to start this letter but i'm thinking we need to talk. I have been thinking about us lately…. And i'm not happy with this relationship we have going on. I mean things used to be so great, it was like we we're meant for each other. I thought we would be together forever, but then things changed. A relationship should be give and take on both sides, but lately it's only been give in take on one side, my side, and then just take on the other…

Mexico Mission Trip Can one weekend change your whole life? For me one weekend did change my entire life. It was the weekend I went to Imuris, Mexico to an orphanage for a mission trip. Before that trip I was only thinking about myself and was caught up in getting everything that I want. I would have never thought that it would all change after I went on one mission trip. I decided to go to Mexico because my sister had gone on mission trips when she was in high school and I wanted to do the…

Machiavelli and his ideas, while having provided the world with a foundation from which to build the concepts of political philosophy, have become largely irrelevant in modern society. Not only have they lost their benefit in today's day and age; but, they have also adopted negative consequences due to the way the world, and the political atmosphere, have evolved. The opinions which he put forth regarding neutrality, public opinion, and the presence of leaders within a nation have all served to…

I stopped in Toledo for a late lunch. My nightmares had abated, and as I looked at the Ohio Road Map, I decided to take the 90 to the 77 and drive near the river and through Cleveland. I knew traffic would be bad but told myself that I should see what I fought for. For some reason I felt free, and started to believe my nightmares were connected to my aunt’s power. Once I returned home, I would be under her influence. It took a lot of energy to break the hold she had on me. I wondered if she had…

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate everything you are thankful for. One thing I am going do on Thanksgiving break is to go to Southern California and spend time with my mom's side of the family. Then right before Thanksgiving I will be coming back and spend time with my dad's side of the family. A family is one of the things I'm thankful for. Besides family, I am most thankful for my home and school. First, a family is one thing I am most thankful for because of the many things they do. One…

It is the time of year that most people look forward to. Winter is coming to a close and the spring temperatures have already begun. The reason so many people look forward to this time of year is they like to spend more time outside with their families. And who doesn't love that? But there is no fun in spending the time outside if you have a lawn that needs maintenance or is just plain a little rough around the edges. If you are accustomed to doing your own lawn care services Cottonwood Heights…

“The shadow beasts are nothing compared to the nocturnals. The nocturnals are powerful creatures that can stand toe to toe with heavenly spirits like myself.” “I’ve trained to become stronger, I won’t lose to anyone or anything. Eido we have to fight, I have to get to Pele. I want to hurry up and go home.” “The numbers are too great, Isaac. If there was single nocturnal then fighting would be an option, but their numbers are too much for us by ourselves.” “We can at least try right?” Isaac…