Stories tagged “impatience”
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Evidently Dull
“I… am a man… of few words.” Bill’s much-belated speech meandered deliciously over his thick southern accent, in slow, deadly tones. Even an accomplished dullard could see Bill wasn’t in a good mood, from the decided...
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Unsettled, Unnerved and Out of Control
Baraam burst outside and breathed the clean air. He felt like he needed a bath and enough drink to dull his mind. That scene- he had never seen anything like it. Horrifying. Demonic. His two eunuchs that served as guards for him and his women stood out...
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Questions and Answers
It was a long time before the familiar form of Mother Miri appeared at the end of the street, escorted by Baltzar. When they were close enough, Baraam snapped, “It took you long enough. What’ve you been doing?” His eunuch shrugged hel...
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The First Step
The scene hadn’t changed. The blind prostitute still sat among her dead children, carefully transforming one book into another. Baraam whispered, “I don’t recognize the language she’s writing in.” The seer’s face dra...
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Distant Mistress
The courier pushed the double doors open himself, no servants, allowing only enough space to enter the receiving chamber with haste. This arrival lacked escort, nor were any royals waiting other than King Frederi and Councillor Jori. Splendor and cerem...
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Do Not Disturb!
In my usual starbucks, I was sitting and writing when Mother Nature knocked. Well she actually started with a light tap- a slight tummy gurgle and a vague feeling of discomfort. I have fairly good body control so I ignored her. I had to get my story do...
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After the First Thousand Miles
“Hey, man, you quit bad talking him. He didn’t mean nothing.” The heavy voice from the opposite end of the bus called echolessly forward a stream of curse words in response. I clenched my teeth while listening to the interchange. The ...