The summons came at the third bell of the night cycle, when the Celestine Throne's corridors were empty and the great ship hummed to itself in the dark between stars. Maren Solís had been awake anyway. She sat at her desk in the cramped antechamber adjoining the Chancellor's private quarters, pretending to review trade manifests … Continue reading The Weight of Ash
Dark Fantasy
Shadows Unbound
Mira Sinclair had always been fascinated by shadows. As a child, she'd make shadow puppets on her bedroom wall, giggling at the fantastical creatures she could conjure with just her hands and a flashlight. Now, at 27, she found herself staring at shadows again, but this time with a growing sense of unease. It started … Continue reading Shadows Unbound
The Confusing Middle 