blood • Public Republic

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They said all the BLOOD in his BODY had been drained and replaced. They didn’t get into the technicalities. When they finally brought him HOME—a yellowish, waxy BUNDLE tucked into the legged BASKET in the dining room—he was too quiet. We were not allowed to get too close. We were grimy, unpredictable, and [...]

The Cripple Who Danced When the House Was on Fire, Chapters 4-6

26 March, 2009 от ravenjordan · 2 comments

Raven Jordan

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Even now, the pearl-blight raged. The king knew this; why were they telling him yet again?
It was sunny, out beyond the colonnade. Out there, it was hot. The fountain bubbled and spat; hummingbirds browsed the vines. He watched one close in upon a flower, close and linger…then withdraw. His throne [...]