L. J. Amber

TEWWBAD Chapter 3

CHAPTER 3 – Only a Book’s Throw Away

Earlier, I said there were five moments that defined Saphienne. The first was when Kylantha was snatched from her arms; this was by far the saddest moment. Four more yet remain to be told, and it may please you to hear that they are altogether quite different in character. The next is not too much further, though there is one more fact about Saphienne you must first learn. Perhaps you have already guessed? Let us ...

TEWWBAD Chapter 2

CHAPTER 2 – The World on Its Edge

Saphienne had always felt safe in the library.

The other elven children rarely visited it in the morning, and the way the tall, glass windows lit up in the early light made her feel refreshed and calm. When it rained, she would curl up on a cushion by the window, letting the drumming against the panes slow the rhythm of her breathing; when it snowed, she would watch the flakes drift down from her seat next to the fireplace, en...

TEWWBAD Prelude and Chapter 1

PRELUDE

Welcome visitor! What has brought you to this chamber of wonders? For what reason have you crept unto this treasure trove, so late in the evening?

No need to answer. I can see by the hunger in your eyes that you are here for the challenge — that you hope to fill your pockets with this hoard. By all means, feel free to examine the jewels, and the coins, and especially the art, here gathered for your pleasure. See how the rubies gleam. Obser...