Out of the Box Short Stories
Out of the Box Short Stories
The following week I stayed at Krishay Manor and kept my distance from Magdalon. He did not come to see me and I was thankful. Our last encounter had left a foul taste in both of our mouths. Although our recent coupling started with warm feelings, our amorous inclinations quickly…
I stood to my feet in preparation for the Tonrar’s approach, feeling for the knife tucked into my skirts, but fully cognizant that it would be useless against the evil wraith. A mist floated down from the green leaves above, stopped and hovered ten feet before me at eye…
“You want to destroy him?” I asked in shock. Narcissa placed a finger to her painted lips and said, “Correction, we want to inuge him. We will from now on speak in code.” “You have told me too much. Are you not concerned what I will do with this knowledge…
The ebony smog moved to a single location on the far side of the table, compacted and a shape began to congeal. Slowly the evil wraith took on more substance and a hideous creature materialized. A long snout with razor sharp teeth became visible, the face somewhat dog like with…
I’d sent a servant to fetch Akiko for me and I paced the floor of my room as I waited. There was a ladies tea scheduled for the afternoon and I needed to prepare. Thoughts of how my life had changed coursed through my mind. A span of four…
Once again Magdalon’s handsome looks took my breath away and the blaze of desire in his eyes fueled my own. He stopped before me and said, “You came.” “Yes.” “I’m flattered. So I take it that you are interested in a possible union with me.” “I’d suggest…
Ragmag, the man who had showered me with compliments, looked older, well-fed and I was sure he was already covering a women. He said, “I am Grand Admiral Strutz’ body guard, secretary, you name it, I do it. He depends on me for everything.” “It’s a pleasure to…
The next day I traveled back to Dwarkaa Capital, to Krishay Estate, and arrived mid-afternoon. Akiko met me in the entrance and assisted me to my bed chamber to help me change. “Have you forgotten about the ball?” she asked as soon as we entered my room. “No. Of…
The next day I traveled to Venilia by horse and carriage. Arriving at noon, I noticed a servant standing at the gate to welcome me. I recognized him as a young warrior from my home farrin of Akoni. Many of the servants here were part of the revolution and they…
As I walked the pathways in Daegel’s garden, I saw him approach and stop at one of the benches. He waved me over and I went to join him, taking a seat beside him. On his lap lay a wooden board. The contraption was an unusual shape, with a…
