Immortality in the Marrow

An immortal soul has lived countless lifetimes searching for his other half, a soul he promised he’d see again, no matter how long it took. One day, inside yet another university classroom, he finally feels the spark of his magic upon the other soul.

Except it’s inside a skeleton displayed for study.

Could it be he’s missed his chance? Or is his other half still in there, trapped and waiting for him after all this time?

Even if it means throwing away this life, he has to know.

"Immortality in the Marrow" is a 5,900 word short story about magic, memory, and the grief of what once was and may never be again. It was originally published alongside 16 queer stories and poems in Remnants of Relics, curated by Jake Vanguard. This version is self-contained with its own formatting and art.