Tag: August
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The Red Cat’s Marriage
by Melanie Henry in Issue 31, August 2014 She stared at him from the time the torches were lit till her father, sated and drunk, arm around his concubine, rolled out of his tall chair heading for his chambers, releasing the serving women to wipe down the tables. Out of deference to her and the…
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A Promise Made
by Paul Miller in Issue 31, August 2014 The Blademistress stared into the writhing flames of the fire before her. Anna’s words echoed in her mind, each repetition more damning than the last. “A promise made by the Blademistress is a promise kept. Isn’t that right?” All in little Anna’s heart-wrenchingly innocent voice. The Blademistress…
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‘Seven Princes’, by John R. Fultz: a Review
by Conor Gormley in Issue 31, August 2014 This is going to be fun. So very, very fun. I’ve slogged through 500 pages of truly terrible fantasy, and now I get to experience some revenge, so wait here, guys, snuggle up, pour yourself some coffee and wait; I’m off to find my baseball bat, lead…
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Winter Exodus
by Garnett Elliott in Issue 19, August 2013 Gecerix had left the feasting hall to fetch a basin of watery ale. When he returned, he found his father spitted against the high-backed throne with his own spear. The basin fell with a clatter and splash. By instinct, Gecerix reached for the knife at his belt.…
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The Boon of Gregory of Northlee
by Andrew Moore The Feast of Vincent and Agnes brightened the halls of King Hector’s court in the usual fashion. Light hearts sat at heavy tables, peerless champions strong in the fight came together in peace, and the king handed out boons with his own hand to all who entered. Into that court came a…