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A Conversation With the Sky
My head barely hit the pillow before the thunder started. Ignoring it, I snuggled in deeper and pulled the blankets up to my chin. The thunder continued for a while and lightning struck a few times. But just as I was about to fall asleep my door creaked open and I heard the pitter patter… Read more
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The Calling
The ocean stood long and menacing before me. He had called me here. But why? The sun was beginning to set and the ocean was lit up with its light, making the water appear as liquid gold. Pink waves lapped at my feet as I watched the sun go down. I lost track of time… Read more
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The Suitor
My dress swished around my ankles as I walked barefoot through the garden. Grandmother didn’t like it when I did this, but she was away on a visit to my uncle, Count Drigger, and would never know. It was a lovely walk, with the sun shining on my face and a breeze playing with my… Read more
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Christopher
My breath came in ragged gasps as they tightened their grip on my arms. I struggled against them, but the knife at my throat prevented much movement. Christopher called out to me as he resisted his own captors, but I couldn’t hear a thing. My shoulder’s ached from straining and I feared I would stop… Read more
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The True Legend
There was an old legend among my people. A legend about a fierce warrior, a talented bard, and a just ruler. Most stories claim they were three different people. But those of us who truly believe in the legends know that these are all the same. And that one day, He will be back. First… Read more
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Coronation
The crown felt heavy on my head. In the mirror I looked almost regal, but on the inside I felt like dirt. The crown was my mother’s. It didn’t belong on my head. I placed the crown back on it’s velvet pillow and turned away from the mirror with a grimace. It was too soon.… Read more