Stories tagged “priestess”

  • High Priestess and Herald

    Bony hands grabbed Marie and hoisted her aloft as if she was some sort of prize. They carried her through the streets and though it was day, no one raised a hand against them. People had learned to avert their eyes rather than risk getting involved. Ma...

  • "Failure is a Hole that Swallows an Entire Family"

    Riksur hurried down the wide streets, sweat rolling down his face. It was hot but not unusual for the time of year. He sweat for the same reason he ran- he was terrified. He passed a temple priestess, wrapped in flowing cloth that had started white, st...