Chapter 1 - The Thief's Tale

The so called king of Acara has visited his dungeon keeper, a legendary fighter, tracker, and executioner. Why? Does it have anything to do with two sisters on the run?

Audio version of, The Thief's Tale, written and read by Meena Mason. Copyright © Meena Mason

Chapter 1 excerpt:

“Seriously, Kes, we’ve no money, nothing worth selling, and few amenable connections. Translation: we have only a glimmer of hope for assistance. Our options are skin and bone.” “I’m going to be skin and bone if we don’t stop to eat soon,” Kessa complained, her thoughts quickly reverting to her hunger since that was a problem that had a quick and relatively easy solution. The tall, black-haired beauty looked skyward, a fettered smile tugging a corner of her lip. “Great Althalos, you’re relentless!” Kessa’s voice reached a high note. “It’s hunger that’s relentless!” “In your case, incessant, too.” Slipping in an apologetic grin ere withdrawing her dagger, Kessa asked, “Shall I go a-hunting?”