Out of the Box Short Stories
Out of the Box Short Stories
Tilly got her way and joined me on the ship for the journey to the southeastern farrins across the violent seas. I was desperate enough to learn anything I could of Akoni Farrin and its clan before arriving there and so I granted my coverling her wish. I kept Tilly…
At that instant, hiding behind the large potted plant, watching my woman and Struble converse on the back deck of the Grand Ball Room as though it was permitted caused my flesh to boil with rage. Ship Captain Struble moved in close to Tilly and said, “I don’t think…
I presented the completed gowns to Tilly the day before the ball. I expected some gratitude but she didn’t respond like the typical female. When I pulled them from the bag, she scowled at the sight of them and placed her hands on her hips in defiance. She looked…
A month passed and Tilly was no closer to softening toward me than before. I forced myself on her not long ago and suffered for it. A wretched, ugly bruise on my cheek was my reminder of the incident. Only in my childhood did I suffer such discoloration, inflicted predominantly…
