Whispers

Maya straightened her rumpled bed covers and flopped onto her stomach. The negotiations had completed, and her part in the agreement was to leave in the morning before the wedding. She was peeved at father for agreeing, and peeved at Estan for requiring, and peeved at Uncle Duncan for supporting. She had done nothing wrong, … Continue reading Whispers

A Plan

"She's dead," Uncle Duncan said. Maya threw the mug of cider at her uncle's head. Duncan dodged. "You think I don't fucking know that!" she yelled at Duncan. "I was there, idiot!" "Maya," her father said sternly. "You're not a drunken sailor." Maya took a deep breath and paced the room. She glared at Duncan. … Continue reading A Plan

Cliff Hanger

Maya went out to the great hall to check on her orchestra of servants. Her opus was beautiful, and her guests had plenty of drink and devoured their penultimate course. She leaned against the wall at the back of the hall for a moment of rest. The yells popped in her ears, and people bumped … Continue reading Cliff Hanger

Dragon

They stood at the top of the cliff looking down at the road. Maya and her little sister Ingrid watched the delegation wind it's way up the rocky incline. "How long do you think it will take them to reach the front gate?" Ingrid asked. "Half a day. As long as none of those carriages … Continue reading Dragon