Chapter 8

Chapter 8

The laughter at the table was infectious. Mesu and Anna walked into the Silver Deer thinking they would just be there to eat, drink, and sleep. After a couple of rounds, Anna had corrected someone about an Enya story, and the groups meshed together. Tale after tale...
Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Mesu was surprised to find a village along their path around the mountain. The feeling quickly changed as she and her traveling partner were thankful for the rest and a warm bed. A couple of days of camping out took a toll on her, along with a cut on her shoulder....
Chapter 6

Chapter 6

“How’s the writing going?” Mesu asked through a smirk as Anna flipped through the pages. “It’s fine.” Anna’s voice had a hint of annoyance that Mesu was becoming too familiar with. She figured Anna wasn’t happy with the progress. Mesu continued...
Chapter 8

Chapter 5

“Look, I don’t think having Anna along is a good idea. Honestly, I am going to struggle to keep myself alive. Am I really going to have to babysit her?” The old woman laughed as the girls finished up their morning meal in the inn. The conversation...
Chapter 4

Chapter 4

The old lady nodded. Mesu was irritated. She had expected a bigger response when she had broken the news of her discovery. “There is not much in life that surprises me anymore. Owning this place, I have heard many stories come through. Usually, that’s all they...
Chapter 3

Chapter 3

The village was bustling with activity. It was one that Mesu had visited before. Lawan was the name, she recalled. It was scarier this time. She wished for her mother’s or father’s hand for safety. That comfort was a thing of the past. Mesu didn’t dare go...