I went through each day like normal, attending to the Dark One, but I made a promise to myself. I wouldn't help her anymore with these deals. They're wrong and I can't watch in good conscious.
Then I saw the flame change color, signalling the arrival of another guest.
The Dark One turned to me.
"Please go let in our guest, I'll be waiting in the courtroom."
"I'm sorry but I can't." I could feel the fear in my voice and I felt my body shake. I knew I was defying her.
"What was that?" She snapped the book that was in her hand shut and turned to look at me "repeat what you just said."
"I can't do this anymore, I can't help you with these deals. They don't feel right, they feel wrong."
"I'm not asking this time, go let in, my guest!"
"I won't help you, I can't."
In that moment I thought I heard the air crackle around me. I jumped at the sound. I had been looking down the entire time. I dared to look up at her. Her face showed nothing but pure rage.
Suddenly I found myself in a familiar place.
The dungeon.
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Black Thread (CPN) - Part I
RomanceA cowardly man forced to serve an ancient and powerful Witch. A dark and mysterious woman with magic and powers beyond comprehension. She seeks something almost unobtainable. What kind of path will these two walk? What kind of pain awaits them? Wha...
