Thank you so much for the comments so far! I can get stuck into a much bigger re-write than I'd envisaged now. I'll post all the chapters to the novel. If you have any further feedback, I would be very grateful. Diolch yn fawr! ***** Clair stood with his hands deep in the sink of soapy water, staring mindlessly out of the big scullery window at the sunny k...
Mark's Threesome with Fay and Arianna Mark arrived at Fay's house right at two in the afternoon. Arianna's Mazda was out front, so he parked his Accord in the driveway. Arianna answered the door. He'd seen her at the Prom, but hadn't really talked to her in several weeks. "Hey, loverboy," she said, grabbing his arms. She pulled herself up on tiptoes and ki...
"The tea can help you with that." Xan screwed her face in disgust at Arianna's offer. "I don't drink tea, especially one that has goat urine in it." "The mixture will help you clear your mind and allow you to sleep without fear of unwanted visitors." "As appreciative as I am, I'll pass." Xan took a step back, cursing herself for her random decision to tal...
There were 12 cubicles in this office I called on last month. As one entered this business, there is a front glass door and they would immediately turn to their left and enter another glass doorway. Immediately ahead about 15 feet and at about a 45 degree angle was the manager's office. Arianna was of Hispanic descent and with long dark hair and showing som...
As Henri slept, the two sisters went to work quickly. Couriers rode sealed messages throughout the capital city and pigeons were release to announce the engagement of the king to Lady Yvonne of house Granvas. By midafternoon the city was abuzz with the news and as the pigeons arrived in the nearby cities and villages, the glad tidings spread throughout the c...
After she left, I had plenty of time to think about what I'd said to her, and wonder about it. My little speech hadn't been planned or thought out but had just come out of me, telling her what she'd feel over the next few days and what she'd do. It had been rude and incredibly arrogant and not like me at all. And yet, at the time it hadn't seemed that way t...
The next few days passed in a blur of little sleep and lots of action. I spent most of my time with Arianna altering the wards and traps for the Villa. Bobby worked on the physical defenses of the grounds with everyone else. When we were done, the Villa was as well protected as we could make it. Magic protected the perimeter and made the area approaching the...
A comment was asking how Clair and Arianna would manage the new responsibilities of the region. Well... that's another story - literally. There are two novels which follow this one, and which have their own story arcs. Arianna's work with the wider politics she is interested in is further developed as background in those stories. I can't believe this is th...
"I was visiting a small town, not far from here named Escoba, and had ran into a bit of trouble." She began, remembering the first meeting quite well. "Ah, this one in trouble? I don't believe it!" Lord Talon exclaimed. "She gets into more trouble than what you would think dear friend." Lord Greyon said almost laughing. "Ah…mmm, go on my dear" Lord Talon...
Please leave comments for me. Thank you! (Diolch.) ***** Commander-Lord Clair el Maien van Sietter opened his slanted grey eyes and stared dreamily across his floor. Dim light through his curtains glinted on a china statue of a Northern peasant girl which Tashka had brought back for him the previous spring from P'shan. Her china smile and the bright glaze...