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Dreampad
Metal. He could taste it on the back of his tongue, a dull knife’s blade of copper pressing down, making him swallow, making him wince. Awake. He needed to be awake. He gritted his teeth and frowned, struggling to try … Continue reading
Part Five
After a meal, a wash, and settling in to fresh sheets, Laila was certain that she would sleep quite soundly. It was not to be; she could hear the voice of Nine Trees, and no matter how she turned and … Continue reading
Part Four
Laila’s face, weathered and sun-cheeked as it was, held a certain sort of beauty in its amazement and confusion, as she stared at Nine Trees. She couldn’t help but open her mouth a few times as though to speak, and … Continue reading
Part Three
Laila wiped coarse sugar from her fingers and stared at the stranger with a disapproving frown as he stood out in the yard of her cottage, splitting wood. He hummed as he worked, and the axe split each piece with … Continue reading
Part Two
Nine Trees walked through the city streets, while wagons and horses and people were milling about during the market day, and took in the sights and scents and sounds around him. Every seller of beautiful tapestry, sweet fruit and savory … Continue reading