Book of Lavender (Short stories)

Vikor

Villages of riches burned. Smaragdi was no more. It had been scorched by the very people that had sworn to protect them in return for their allegiance.

The Vikor clan. A ruthless, brutal, murderous gang of bandits to their enemies but a fuzzy blanket of safety, prosperity and peace for their people and many many allies. Leadership had changed recently. Blodrick Vikor had died in 'mysterious' circumstances, leaving his empire in the worthy hands of his son which were gilded in the same firm but fair ideals as his late father- peace for allies, death for enemies.

Less than a year later he was six feet under in similarly 'mysterious' circumstances.

This left only one option for a ruler. Kayla Vikor, Blodrick's eldest and only daughter. She thrived on pain, suffering and struggle. Born in the great war, she was brought up amongst death and misery, thirsting for blood and gore. She brought the fear of Oden himself into her father who had kept her firmly locked inside steel-strengthened walls and burly men covered in the latest in war technology. For her safety of course.

Yet she ruled. Sat atop her head of malicious schemes was the crown. A crown that made her untouchable. A crown that made her all-powerful. And she knew it. She wielded the intricate wreath of gold and gems like a caveman with a sword beating the people that once revered her family into a fear-induced stupor.

Say no to her? Death.

Miss tax day? Death.

Defend yourself against the brutality of the "guards" posted in every town in her grasp? Death.

There was no escape from her deadly claws soaked in poison.

A single mistake could cost you and your family their lives. Or even the entire city. Just like Smaragdi, you'll be up in smoke. No matter how useful you may be you will always be replaceable to her Majesty.

"I want every last one of these traitorous scum dead by the time the sun rises. Am I clear?"

"Yes, ma'am!"

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Hi! Some of these chapters might not be full short stories, more like story openings or things to take inspo from. I hope you can bear with me though I'm currently working on quite a few projects behind the scenes as well as college work.

Still I'll try to update as much as I can!

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