The water shimmered a vibrant red. The sun only added color to the liquid that trickled from the stone fountain. Aledia could only stare. Why was the water red? It appeared too thin to be blood. She turned back to her traveling companions and found them staring as well. When they had awoken the next […]
Aledia walked out of the small bedroom and tugged on the edge of her tunic. She looked at the low oak table. Everyone else had also changed into lighter clothing to fair better in the warm weather. “I don’t think I have ever seen a princess in trousers,” Rafe said from his place at the […]
The corner of the napkins caught the wind as they looked over it. Aledia glanced at the two brothers. Their brows furrowed. Jacob ran a hand through his hair, and Wilhelm brushed his beard. It didn’t make sense. The map had led them for weeks only to stop. “She would not have given us something […]
Jacob sat on the bed in the guest chambers. He supposed that anyone would have been uncomfortable staying in an unfamiliar place. The unease had passed early in his travels. He glanced over to the journal. Why had he helped his brother? He should be teaching Aledia. He ran a hand through his hair and […]
Rafe watched the two brothers from the place on his horse. How was it he got dragged along? He was a messenger, not some tag along with an adventurer. The princess rode beside him on a stallion of the purest white. She wore a cloak that hid her fine clothes from the eyes of any […]
Read part one & part two. They both walked towards the dark, untamed trees of the woods. Only a small dirt trodden path marked the way. The branches of the trees weaved together with the bushes. They created a dark forest scape that resembled more of a jungle than a garden. Alice took out her […]
Read part one The dim green glow from the necklaces that hung around their necks did not illuminate the room. It was a small room, and from what Alice could make out. There was a rocking chair, sitting chair, and a few small tables. The main centerpiece of the room was a white fireplace. Alice pulled […]
Alice tried to take in the sights as they drove into the historical town. The Victorian buildings were intricate in design and gothic in nature. Grace snapped pictures beside her and commented about the old buildings. Alice couldn’t stop the grin on her face. It was likely the most haunted in Florida. Death swirled around […]
Jacob trudged after Aledia. She had somehow persuaded him to go to the tavern. Both wore plain clothes. The villagers wouldn’t be able to tell that they were nobles. Aledia wore a plain green dress, and Jacob wore a dull brown tunic. He pulled on the tunic’s collar. It itched. He wished he could go […]
Wilhelm walked among the trees. His brother had slammed the door in his face. Jacob had always been strong-willed, but it stung to see his reaction. He clenched his fists. He should have known better than to expect a warm welcome. Still, he hoped, and it crumbled in his chest like the crackle of faded […]