Antagonizing Young Pairs

By Xochilt

ANTAGONIZING YOUNG PAIRS has 4 distinct and unique stories. "A Nothing’s Duty" is a fantasy featuring two royal guards searching for a prince lost under their supervision. "Fired!" is a comedy about a young hero who wants to prove his greatness. "The two O’Brian Brothers: Sawyer and Serge" is a thriller and myth retelling of Osiris, Isis, and Seth where a brother takes drastic measures for a company. "Bygones" is a paranormal about two teens visiting an abandoned mall then waking something terrifying.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xochilt
• Release date: Jun 5, 2022
• ISBN: 9781005357221

Xochilt

Xochilt is a college student working on her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Full Sail University. She’s an interstitial writer in the YA category yet finds herself in the fantasy and horror genres. She’s also a photographer who enjoys taking pictures of vibrant colors, portraits, and nature. When she’s not writing or taking pictures, she’s buried in a good book, anime, or video game. Visit her website or Linktree for more of her art.

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Antagonizing Young Pairs

by Xochilt

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Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Dedication

A Nothing’s Duty

FIRED!

The two O'Brian Brothers: Sawyer and Serge

Bygones

About the Author

Connect with the Author

Dedication

For my little brother Jean who always listens to my stories and tells me what he would do if he were the character.

And for my cousins who always make me laugh when they bicker.

A Nothing’s Duty

Standing in a bright golden room with glistening white floors, the king furiously stared down at the two guards kneeling in front of his throne.

You had one job! he bellowed. All you had to do was watch Stephan until sundown.

Xavier cleared his throat and peered next to him. Joseph, his superior, was staring at the ground, his face wrinkled with anger and disappointment. His wrinkled hands brushed his gray hair, and he glanced up to the king, glaring down with shaking fists.

Your majesty, Xavier was tricked by your highness and—

I don’t want to hear your pathetic excuses, the king yelled. He flopped back into his oversized chair and fixed his purple mantle around his white suit. His brown hair was coiffed into a ponytail, and his crown tilted as his head dipped forward.

He sighed. Find my son and bring him to me.

Yes, your majesty, Joseph answered