Lond, Laura
Stories
3
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6
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19.1 K
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“Yes, they are coming,” Father announced at dinner, looking the family over with a serious, strict expression that advised against squeals of excitement and overabundance of questions. “The Shelbertons have accepted my invitation.” Elmira, the youngest, still squealed, eliciting a checking look from both parents. And she had a question, too. “All of them?” “Yes,” Father allowed. “His Lordship, Lady Elizabeth, and their three sons. Possibly Clarina and Flora, the nieces,…- 5.6 K • Completed
- Maristella sat on the balcony, safely concealed in the dark niche, wearing a hood over her head just in case, and waited for the Shelbertons’ arrival. Yes, she was allowed to watch. From up here. Count your blessings, she told herself, trying to chase away heavy thoughts. Look at this beautiful day, the sun, the sky, the leaves starting to change… But the thoughts wouldn’t leave. She couldn’t help it; what happened in the last several days made her feel like… like she had never felt before.…
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“Here is the case,” Algeron says as we both stand before him. “Difficult, possibly long, depending on how things go. I am glad you are going together. Here, take a look.” He hands me the folder. I see a middle aged man, strong but very tired. I sense pain, bitterness, and despair. Temerlin senses it, too. “My, this one is sinking…” he mutters. Yes, Melcor certainly is. He was not raised in faith but found it later in life, and has done his best to hold on to it, through all the…- 7.1 K • Completed
- “Welcome back, Blaze. Did you miss work?” Algeron smiles. “You don’t have to answer that. I know you didn’t, not where you’ve been.” He is right. Work was far from my mind when I was at the Throne, just like everything else except the glory, power and holiness of The One who had summoned me. However, now I am glad to be back and eager to serve. I am also quite curious about another agent I see standing next to Algeron, holding a case folder in his hands. “I am ready to serve,” I…
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As we approach Melek, a city under complete control of the royal army, Darton points out that I probably shouldn’t enter it dressed as a rebel captain. “I think you’re right,” I reply. I make the black ribbon vanish from my sleeve and transform the brown outfit into the beautiful blue and gold uniform of the royal guard. Both my companions are transfixed by the sight. “Do it again!” Darton exclaims. He is like a child sometimes. “That would be a waste of resources,” I tell…- 6.4 K • Completed
- Shank is out of danger, and my assignment is over. Immediately, I get the callback. I don’t like it when it happens so fast; both the mortal and I need some closure. But I am always on duty, and I must go. “It’s time for me to leave,” I tell him. “You are safe. Your heart is in the right place.” Shank looks up at me with piercing sadness, almost with pain. We’ve been together for three days, human time. He’s grown attached to me, despite lunging at me with a sword when we had first…
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