Stories tagged “Sirach”

  • The Holy Book of Ficly

    Gold-flecked marble stairs led to the Grand Temple of Ahz-Ahzeen, the place that the supplicant called home. It had been many years since her departure but she was pleased that little had changed. The enormous doors, large enough for a Gajguul, opened ...

  • Dangerous Boundaries: Unwarranted Responses

    The unfamiliar key felt strange in Lukas’ hand. “I suppose there’s nothing to be done for it. Which room is this for?” “The one opposite your normal one, M’lord, but let me assure you it’s as good in every way....

  • Dangerous Boundaries: Winter Decisions

    Lukas regretted that it was too cold for bathing. He felt like he had accumulated dirt from the whole of the Empire and the urge to scrub it gone with hardy, scented soaps was strong. While he knew that he looked as clean and crisp as he could manage, ...

  • Dangerous Boundaries: Crossing the Line

    “So what actually happened in my room?” The old man’s prideful stance wilted at the question. “What makes you think that anything happened?” He asked hesitantly. “Sirach.” Lukas warned. Heaving a sigh, the innk...