Stories tagged “duplicity”
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In Delirium: Isaiahs' Paradox
Sunlight from the window at the foot of his bed gently warmed his cold, sweat-soaked sheets. His heavy eyes watched the dust particles as they danced in beams of light. Morning had arrived; his bedroom was filled with a bright amber glow. Am I/are you ...
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To Save the City, We First Must Betray It
After Chayle finished his report, the eldest among the August Council of Demas spoke first. “Where is the High Marshall? Why doesn’t he bring such important news himself?” “He did not want to bother you with trivial details, Pri...