"The rat problem?" Barak asked in confusion.
"Forgive me; I am being allegorical. The rats are the spies and other people who may wish to sabotage our success," I said. "Have we caught any?"
"Actually, we have caught a few. At first, w...
2024-12-27 15:55:27 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 7- Day 266
I held Emily in my arms for a while. When she started to calm down, suddenly, her body stiffened, and she pushed away from my embrace. She looked around the room at all the people there, and her face turned bright red. 2024-12-25 07:48:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 6- Day 264
"Wait, you're telling me that we built this all for nothing? We aren't even going to be attacked from here." Vance said in disbelief
We were sitting in the Lutenets office, and I had just explained that while I was d...
2024-12-20 15:34:29 +0000 UTC View PostKing Lenord Asput
"You seem to be in a good mood, Lord Arok," I said as my captain strode into the room. This was unusual. There had not been too much cheer in his countenance lately.
"And with good reason, Your Majest...
2024-12-13 14:06:49 +0000 UTC View PostI stayed awake all night, mentally beating myself up. I had inadvertently allowed Countess Blackwell to be raised to the title of duchess, which would only accelerate their starting a coup.
I had to prepare my people for what was to co...
2024-12-06 12:49:48 +0000 UTC View PostA few days after I visited with Lord Cumfrence, we made it to Vaspar. I wanted to head straight home, but I needed to speak with the count from whom I had just stolen three baronies. I did not want any bad blood between us, and I also needed infor...
2024-11-29 15:27:46 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 2
Slowly, Tumlus opened up as we made our way north. I had a few sets of clothes purchased for him at the town we stayed in the first evening. With the escort of thirty guards we were given, I did not fear bandits, but they seemed to...
2024-11-22 19:28:45 +0000 UTC View PostEmily Papermaker
Marcus, what was Marcus doing here? Was he insane?
I took a step back. Closer to my new pulper. There was nowhere to run to. My paper shop only had one exit. And the windows were shuddered tig...
2024-11-15 15:53:03 +0000 UTC View PostEpilogue
Countess Cynthia Blackwell
"From the beginning, Sal," I said, trying to control the fury in my voice. It disgusted me to have to be in the presence of this man right now. Everything had gone wrong. Not unfixab...
2024-11-08 19:29:54 +0000 UTC View PostThe darkness was absolute. When I first opened my eyes, I thought I had gone blind. The only thing that gave me assurance that I was alive was the pain. I had a splitting headache, and the pain in my leg was excruciating.
I tried to move and...
2024-11-01 16:29:55 +0000 UTC View PostIt had been three days since the crazy encounter with Catherine. The next day, she approached me and apologized, and our relationship settled into a friendly one. She no longer tried to get close to me. I didn't feel like she was not interested in...
2024-10-29 19:04:52 +0000 UTC View PostEdward, Steward of Bicman
The production reports on the new power hammer were in, and I could hardly believe what I was seeing. When Draves first arrived with the news that Bicman would be attacked and that our lord wanted a...
2024-10-29 19:03:04 +0000 UTC View PostElizabeth of the Monticole Trading House
I awoke lying in a bed I do not remember falling asleep in. As I sat up, I saw Catherine and Aramis's concerned faces.
"I- What happened? Was I screaming again? I'm sorry. The n...
2024-10-29 19:01:20 +0000 UTC View PostOn the tenth day, I was done with the moody duke. I used a model for the body and brought the rest of the background details to life, which was wrapped up three days later.
Unlike my other pictures, where I was eager to sh...
2024-10-29 18:59:32 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 42- day 217
Catherine Manticole
I stood at what the sailors called the bow of the riverboat. A gentle breeze helped to cool the hot, muggy air. I could not keep the grin off my face. I was going to Kimton! I ha...
2024-10-29 18:58:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe Rat's Tale gave me images of a dirty tavern along the riverfront. I thought we were going to have to go into the slums of Lower City to find it. But the first person we asked showed us the way for a copper penny and a ride up front with Brad, ...
2024-10-25 22:30:44 +0000 UTC View PostThe morning had been pleasant with the two couples. We had just relaxed and talked about what they enjoyed doing in Kimton and my life in a backwater barony. Surprisingly, both couples expressed an interest in visiting. They thought that it might ...
2024-10-18 14:52:46 +0000 UTC View PostElizabeth of the Manticole Trading House
My curiosity flared as I knocked on the study door. It was so rare that my father had any dealings with me anymore. Not since news of my engagement to Lord Bicman had ended. So...
2024-10-12 05:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 38- Day 209
Benjamin Steward
I stepped back from my father's embrace and smiled.
"It has been too long, Benjamin." He said.
"It has only been a few months, Father," I said, almost rolling my eyes. Amos was a bad inf...
2024-10-05 09:39:49 +0000 UTC View PostI was not stabbed in the middle of the night, probably because of the guards outside my room. I did check the room for secret passages where assassins could sneak in and slit my throat. Either this guy didn't have one, or it was well hidden. When ...
2024-10-04 20:54:42 +0000 UTC View PostThe next morning, I started with my regular routine, followed by a delicious breakfast that included something that reminded me of Greek yogurt with honey. After that, we walked the grounds of Ridgeland Keep. I think with the grounds the way they ...
2024-10-03 20:42:52 +0000 UTC View PostAs we were about to enter the carriage, I looked around me, and along with my seven guards, twenty others stood at attention. The sight of them took a huge weight off my shoulders. Never again would I wish for a more exciting ride anywhere. Give m...
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2024-09-28 05:16:16 +0000 UTC View PostNo one came in to wake me, so I slept a good portion of the morning. I woke up with extremely tense muscles. I got up and stretched, then washed my face in a cool basin of water. I started to do my Tai Chi, focused on anything but yesterday. ...
2024-09-26 18:46:41 +0000 UTC View PostI did not sleep well, and I was no less stressed in the morning. I was afraid for these people I had taken into my care. They were on their last leg by the time they reached Vaspar, and if I had not stopped the crazy pace the mercenaries were push...
2024-09-24 22:25:40 +0000 UTC View PostThe next morning started with my morning routine but then quickly turned into a mad race to get everything done. First, I sent out messengers to find people with various professions: herbalist, bone setters, fullers, carpenters, wheelwrights, and ...
2024-09-24 11:11:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Amos is an artist and a CGI animator. Who the heck thought it would be a good idea to transmigrate him into the body of a feudal lord? Now, he must deal with a backwater barony among people who hate his guts. That’s not even me...
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