Out of the Box Short Stories
Out of the Box Short Stories
A gate opened at the far end of the field and six Royal Guards entered the amphitheater. Behind them, Daegel and Jinx followed and both were dressed in finery. Their wrists held metal cuffs and a chain trailed between them, the two shackled together. Daegel’s servants trailed after them…
I bid Razmig and Vanora goodbye, summoned my carriage and left for home. On the journey, my thoughts were full of the revolution, the advances made by others and my own agenda. That bubble of protection I felt every time I headed out on a night mission surrounded me in…
I stood before the revolutionary leaders once more and waited for them to give me my marching orders. I felt dread over what I was sure they would say. Razmig was the first to speak. “We’ve discussed what you’ve told us and we’ve come to a decision…
We stood in a circle in the small room. Being alone with some of the top leaders of the revolution and suspecting they would berate me caused me to feel targeted and threatened. Ordway glared at me and was the first to speak, “So you are the lone wolf, placing…
The next day Magdalon left early in the morning and headed back to the Royal Palace Grounds. I was sitting at my desk when, mid-morning, a visitor arrived at Krishay Manor and he was seen into my private study. As soon as I saw him I recognized him as…
As I left Onika’s fine mansion, my spirit felt bolstered. Agreeing to the High Society women’s plan gave me tremendous pleasure and a focus I desperately needed. Before I left the ladies tea time, Letha and Narcissa both agreed to spread rumors through the taverns via some of…
A few hours later, Magdalon’s love tryst exited his bed chamber from the outer door and entered the garden. A dark cloak hugged her slender frame to help hide her presence as she tried to slip away undetected. She stood still outside his door for a moment with a…
I awoke late morning, missing breakfast and barely making the noon meal. As I dragged myself into the dining room, the servants stared at my tired eyes and I’m sure they wondered why I looked so haggard. In the afternoon, I sent Rasul to my private investigator, Kieran, with…
The following week I stayed at Krishay Manor and kept my distance from Magdalon. He did not come to see me and I was thankful. Our last encounter had left a foul taste in both of our mouths. Although our recent coupling started with warm feelings, our amorous inclinations quickly…
I stood to my feet in preparation for the Tonrar’s approach, feeling for the knife tucked into my skirts, but fully cognizant that it would be useless against the evil wraith. A mist floated down from the green leaves above, stopped and hovered ten feet before me at eye…
