Qaifin did not bid anyone goodbye before she crossed the bridge to knock on the thick double doors to accept the Challenge. There was no point. The town hustled and bustled beyond the gates as though nothing was wrong, and the only one she’d spoken to was the shopkeeper closest to the bridge, who dismissed […]
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“What do you mean, I have to?” “You come, you buy. My store policy.” “Stores can’t make policies like that.” “You don’t run a store.” “I run the grocery store on 17th!” “You don’t run a store with a kelpie in it.” “Yeah, I don’t think anyone but you keeps kelpies around.” “Not kelpies. Kelpie. […]
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The first time I saw him, I was a girl. I only thought I saw a handsome foreigner and a beautiful novelty. I admired his dark skin and golden hair. I would hide behind a cabinet in Papa’s office for hours for a glimpse of him or a listen to his soft voice and lilting […]
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