Stories tagged “cage”
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Her Land
Her fingers left a trail along the glittering water, like champagne this time of day. The boat glided easily along the tawny shore, its saffron exterior reflecting back the water’s inner glow. The incidental princess leaned back and surveyed what...
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The Cage
Surrounding him were metal rods, stretching further than Don’s eyes could see, almost indefinitely. The floor was cold, even and stable. It is impossible for one to stumble, to fall, when one’s feet and firmly planted on the ground. But Don...
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Drought Road
No preparation, just a troop of soldiers bringing orders and mayhem. Within two hours I had been assigned as keeper of a medium-sized dragon named Lindquist. Her scales ranged from deep violet to light purple, accentuating the depth of her golden eyes ...
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Tiger Cage
So the guard and the tiger walked me out of the room and down to the security office. The tiger strode close behind me. From the corner of my eye I could see him watching me, his nostrils flaring. He seemed disappointed that he wasn’t going to ge...
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The Fable of the Raven and the Stork
Once, a raven met a stork at a bird party and fell in love. The stork was everything she was not- tall, skinny and good looking. Despite having crippling insecurities, she revealed her true feelings for him by offering him things he lacked. It wasnR...