Stories tagged “Gorm”
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Wheelings and Dealings
Gorm lay on a ledge in the depths of the lake and coughed up black bile that floated away into the cold shadows. He was dying, an arrangement that he favoured over the alternative. And there was the added bonus of knowing that his death would bring abo...
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Death and Politics
Therys glanced over his shoulder at the sullen villagers waiting along the lake shore. Armed guards stood a few paces behind, poised to stop any who tried to run. His stomach churned with the thought of the gruesome fate that awaited them. He turned ba...
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A Deal Gone Bad
Therys looked sharply at Juno as Gorm rose suddenly out of the lake, water pouring from his slimy body. “What have you done?” Therys demanded. “Please Therys, don’t make this harder for me.” Juno couldn’t meet his ga...
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From The Inside Out
Therys shut his eyes and thanked the gods that serpents don’t chew their food. Gorm’s gullet expanded and contracted around him, forcing him ever deeper into the beast. After what seemed an eternity, Therys felt one final squeeze and droppe...