Her thoughts, written
It was a cold and rainy night—but it was the night that changed my life forever. I was sitting in the den, next to the fireplace, playing chess with my brother and bored out of my mind because he is absolutely hopeless at chess. Granted, a twelve-year-old boy versus a man in his early twenties … Continue reading Chapter Three: Warrior-Princess
I’ve barely reached a semi-state of slumber before an anxious hand shakes me to consciousness. “My lady! Please, wake up!” Rubbing my eyes, I sit up from the improvised bed composed of saddle and blanket. Though I don’t mean to, my tongue is snappish, “Surely it cannot be my turn for night-watch yet.” As I … Continue reading Chapter Two: The Northern Mountain Pass
Welcome to a nation not united but divided into eight separate realms—known as Houses. Though these Houses operate independently, offer their own currency, and follow their own cultures/laws—there is one sovereign ruler who instills peace among the provinces. Known as Archduke Sidling the Vindicator, he resides in House of Kings, which is situated conveniently in … Continue reading Chapter One: Hella
Clever Girl 