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  • The Emperor’s Courtesan – Chapter 3 – Sayana

    For four months, their secret life had been going on as it had started. They kept to the shadows, staying out of sight. Their father had come looking for them. He posted their description in the city and offered a… Continue reading

  • The Emperor’s Courtesan – Chapter 2 – Karis

    “Karis Valspur, what are you doing?” Kaelea Valspur demanded as her son climbed even higher in the tree. “Come down right now. You can’t escape the inevitable by climbing the tree.” “I don’t want to leave the courtesan wing.” Karis… Continue reading

  • The Emperor’s Courtesan – Chapter 1 – Sayana

    The scent of her mother’s perfume still lingered where it had covered the scent of illness even as the body collection tube closed around Ismaeli Akitane. Sayana Akitane stood to one side, her too small outfit pinching her skin as… Continue reading

  • Phoenix Rising – Epilogue

    Image by ivabalk from Pixabay Kuen smiled as the twins ran past him. “Get back here, you two. Where are you going?” he asked, reaching down and catching them in his arms. “Running from mama,” Nafisa said. “What did you… Continue reading

  • Phoenix Rising – Chapter 12, Kuen

    Image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay Kuen found Gaspare in the greenhouse, pacing and muttering to himself. “You’re going to make the littles nervous if you keep this up,” Kuen said, leaning against the wall. Gaspare looked up, eyes haunted. “With… Continue reading

  • Phoenix Rising – Chapter 11, Fiera

    Image from Pixabay.com Fiera grinned at her siblings as they watered the soil. Two days earlier they’d helped spread the mixture Lanre had sent her over her fields and now it was almost time to plant. “Uncle Lanre says give… Continue reading

  • Phoenix Rising – Interlude #8, Michi

    Image by vat loai from Pixabay Michi put her hand to her forehead. There was no denying it. Her mind was going. Her memory was faultier than it had been before. The Devas were barely letting her see Kagome because… Continue reading

  • Phoenix Rising – Chapter 10, Kuen

    image from iStock Kuen hid his grin as Gaspare talked to Emele. “He wants to what?” Gaspare asked. “You heard me, Gaspare. I’m not repeating myself,” Emele snapped. “When?” Gaspare asked. “After spring planting, so he’s not in the way,”… Continue reading

  • Phoenix Rising – Interlude #7, Fabrice

    Image by kirill_makes_pics from Pixabay Fabrice breathed a sigh of relief. He’d hated leaving the vacation home on Cova, but it                                                                                                                                                                                was necessary. Even Esmerie agreed with him – something she was doing far more of these days now that… Continue reading

  • Phoenix Rising – Chapter 9, Fiera

    Image from iStock Fiera knew she wasn’t fit company for anyone. She struggled with just getting out of bed in the morning. Kuen rolled off his side of the bed. “I’ll get the coffee started if you want first shower,”… Continue reading