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The Autumn Queen No. 13 – Battle Cry

This is #13 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here.

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The Autumn Queen No. 12 – Important Lessons

This is #12 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here. PREVIOUS * * * “Hold!” I remember the two most important lessons I learned, in swordplay. “Elias, are you hurt?” I looked down at the sword. … Continue reading

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The Autumn Queen No. 11 – His

This is #11 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here. PREVIOUS * * * “I am her ninth face, the first and last, the darkest of nights.” I have heard my brother speak this prayer many … Continue reading

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Without Me

I am hoping against hope that I learn this lesson — the one where I am always wondering if the point is to hang on, or to finally let go — before the world makes the decision without me.

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The Autumn Queen No. 9 – Treason

This is #9 of The Autumn Queen.  To start at the beginning, go here.   PREVIOUS * * * I went to visit him, there in the dark, where those who have committed the worst crimes are kept. I walked … Continue reading

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