Rook and Rose short stories

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“The Merchant With No Coin”

In the days before now there lived a merchant of Vraszan who belonged to the clan of Kiraly, people renowned far and wide for their skill and cunning at trade. Much like “Constant Ivan and Clever Natalya”, this flash story is a piece of Vraszenian folklore Marie wrote because, well, she’s a nerd. It will […]

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cover art for issue #320 of BENEATH CEASELESS SKIES

“As Tight as Any Knot”

Ondrakja had a sharp eye for valuable things. A handkerchief of fine lace from southern Vraszan. An inlaid ivory snuffbox. A purse fat with coins and left too vulnerable, ready to nick off a man’s belt while he was distracted. A girl begging on the corner of the Uča Idvo.

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“Pearl’s Price”

A novelette about the downfall of Kaius Rex and the creation of the legendary, immortal outlaw who defends Nadežra to this day.

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cover art for Beneath Ceaseless Skies issue #373, showing a tree at sunset

“Constant Ivan and Clever Natalya”

Of three parts is every story woven: the warp, the weft, and the fabric they make together. The warp is Constant Ivan, strong and steady. The weft is Clever Natalya, darting here and there. As for the fabric they make, listen and you shall hear.

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