Eventually the cart turned under something that blocked the light overhead and the sound of the wheels softened. It eased to a halt this time and her basket jiggled as someone pulled at straps holding the lid in place. Leila blinked up at the Captain's face, peering over the side at her, reassured by the …
He was across the room in an instant, laying a careful hand on her head, as Sarah had done, checking for fever, as his worried eyes searched hers. “Ana.” She’d already flopped back onto the pillows piled up behind her, it was too hard to hold herself up, but she found the energy for a …
Maya glanced away from her computer, her phone was ringing. Unusual for the middle of the work day. Also unusual that it was a blocked number. Might be a scammer, might be a recruiter. Maya decided she was bored enough that she'd take either. "Hello?" "Maya? I need you to find an excuse to get …
Alec prowled across the room to the window on the far side, drumming his fingers on his leg. An inner door opened and Janet came through with a couple of members of the kitchen staff, each bearing a laden tray. They arranged the contents on a side table, then Janet's two helpers bobbed quick curtseys …
The crewman laid her on a bed in one of the passenger berths as the Captain put her bag by her side, in both easy view and reach. Both of them then stood back for another man to approach. His face went from curious frown to fury at the sight of her and Leila tried …
There was noise and commotion behind her, but she took no notice, she needed to get back to the forest, she needed to find Liam. Finally, an open door to the outside, she fled down the stairs and across the courtyard, dodging startled horses and coach drivers. Out of the huge front gates and down …
This is the introductory piece for a solo RPG I've been playing called One Day at a Thyme. I'll add a few of the 'diary entries' as I go... There’s a town at the base of the mountain, it’s hoping to grow into a city soon and the new buildings are already starting to wash …
As they entered the city, Alec dropped back to ride beside the coach. Mellisande opened the window next to her and narrowed her eyes at him. "You've done it again haven't you?" "What?" "Changed into a guard captain." Alec frowned and looked down at himself. "It wasn't intentional. It just seems a better way to …
They started with the fabric stalls and Millie was soon overwhelmed by choices - colour, fabric, pattern - how was she ever going to settle on something and make it all fit? Everything was so lovely, but her room was only so big and she loved its light and airy feel. Too much stuff would …
He led her to an open area of floor in the middle of the room, leaving her briefly to open the library doors wide. “So we can hear the music, it’s a bit difficult to dance without it.” “Where is the ballroom?” “There’s a back entrance to it just across the passage.” He returned just …
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