William Brown
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Ravina sat across from Uzara and the smoke emanating from the sticks would sometimes hide her face. But her pale grey eyes would see through it all as if they could stare deep into her soul. “You can ask me anything about yourself except…” she said and then a thrilling silence followed, “except for anything that involves you and too many other people. That is a lot for me to see and your question has to be specific.” She explained. Ravina nodded. “I mostly want to know about my sister. I have…-
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Ravina had to allow Mara to use the peeler for a while and try different vegetables before she could be happy with her inventions. “It works on all,” Mara said happily. “And it is easy to use.” Ravina nodded. She knew Mara was speaking in comparison to using a knife but Ravina wanted to know the details. “Is it slow? Do you feel like it glides smoothly or is the edge not sharp enough?” “It is not as sharp as a knife but it works. I am using more pressure,” she said. Then she needed to…
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Ravina glanced at Malachi now and then as they continued to eat their breakfast. He had surprised her twice last night and this morning he was just… different. Whatever he did that made him sweat last night also made him lose some of that temper and hunger in his eyes. Or perhaps he was just tired after the nightmare. She knew that she felt exhausted after such nights that even breathing felt like a difficult task. After they were done eating, he stood up and walked around the table. “Let me see your…
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Malachi was flying over the people that were screaming and running for their lives. Children were among them, mothers, and old people. The scent of smoke and burning bodies and woods reached his nostrils but the terror wasn’t enough. His heart kept pounding, closing in on the people below, and then he opened his mouth allowing the fire to leave his lungs. “You are a coward,” his father’s words echoed when he shifted back sweating, people cheering upon his arrival after the terror he caused. There…
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This man…. Ravina was trying hard not to look down but it was difficult. Her eyes were not listening, so she just ignored her mind and looked. So what? He walked around half-naked all the time anyway, but still, she couldn’t help the heat that rose to her face. Her body knew she was staring, unlike the other times when she only glanced and moved on. His body was damp, glistened with drops of sweat she guessed since his muscles were taut as if he had done some heavy work. The veins in his arms were…
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“And she calls me the barbarian,” Malachi quietly said as the waitress came back to serve them wine. Aaron burst out laughing. “The barbarian?” He had to laugh some more before he could speak. “Malachi the barbarian.” He was having fun at his expense. “You can be barbaric sometimes brother,” he teased. How was he barbaric? It was just humans that acted differently. He was careful with her. Had she been a dragon, they would have already been wrestling. It was a way to show affection but…
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Malachi had never heard a sweeter sound, had never heard his name be called in such a manner that caressed him so intimately and caused his body to tighten and ache. “You are back…” she murmured as she stirred again, throwing one hand above her head and the other fell on her waist. She kept her eyes closed but seemed a little disturbed. She turned her head, trying to find a comfortable position. Still uncomfortable, she turned and curled up like a cat looking for comfort. “Ah… no,” she…
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Malachi was on his way home, as usual feeling a mix of dread and anticipation to see Ravina. She had surprised him many times these last few days, by playing along with his flirting game but also coming to his defense at the breakfast table. She had also overall been a little more agreeable but far more with his brother. He could no longer say that she was just her behavior. It was her behavior toward HIM. She was not as comfortable with him. Once he reached home, he went upstairs and felt followed her…
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Ravina was curious about these illnesses despite feeling exhausted. She just lay down on the bed in her room. “I am sorry we tired you,” Georgia said. “No. It is not you. I just didn’t sleep well.” She pushed herself up on an elbow. “Do you have this many sick people?” “Unfortunately things are not like before.” “Like before?” “Well, hundreds or perhaps even thousands of years ago, dragons were much stronger, healed at an unbelievable speed, and were never sick. They also aged…
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Ravina got to meet maid Mara’s husband who was more enthusiastic about the project. She explained to him her vision, motivating him by challenging his skills. “It shouldn’t be difficult. I can do it. There is no problem,” he said. “Good. This is only my first sketch. It might not be successful but by making it we can see what works and doesn’t work and then we can try to improve it. If it doesn’t work at all, I will compensate you for your work.” She assured him. He nodded. “Alright,…
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