• The Sorceress •
I sat in front of the fountain, eyes closed, listening to the sound of the water. Ah, peace and quiet, I sighed silently. The perfect place to think-
My thoughts were interrupted by a presence. I could feel someone behind me.
"Please leave me." I spoke without opening my eyes.
"Sorceress Sithra." A female spoke with frustrating confidence.
"I said leave me." I rose my voice and opened my eyes. Turning around, I saw a girl in a beautiful red dress with a golden crown decorating her head of brown hair. This just be Princess Maria.
"I need to speak with you." She planted her feet. What does a girl have to do to get some privacy?! I growled in my head.
"What do you want?" I grumbled. I needn't show any respect to a sly blackmailer.
"You will not speak up to me." She commanded. "I am Princess Maria."
"I will do what I wish." I rose to my feet. "If I remember correctly, you are in need of my help."
She stiffened. "The Luanth royal family is not an enemy you would desire..."
"What can you do? Order guards against me?" I mocked. "I could wipe out a hundred with one wave if I wanted to."
"The queen has told me that you are here to break this curse, not killing off our men."
"In case you weren't looking, I was in the middle of doing just that." I gestured to my spot. "Now would you kindly explain why you have annoyed me, or have you merely come to threaten?"
"I have come to tell you..." She inhaled a breath. "That my mother is dying."
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The Darkness
FantasyA snappy sorceress, a cunning princess, and a mysterious mage must band together in a quest to gain the legendary Golden Rain, which grants immortality to any who drink it. Battling dragons, avenging royalty, and learning to trust one another is muc...
