Stranger's Blade
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Last published Fri, Jul 28, 2017
A seamstress working in a rebellion, Alty thought she had her life in order. By the dark days, she makes art with her hands, sparkling gowns and shirts meant for the very people she hates. By blackest night, she reports every last weakness and strength she discovers to her peers. It's an easy life for her, following simple patterns, and letting her passion for art show in the work she presents to the shallow court she'd been a part of since birth.
Until one night, Alty can't follow that path anymore. When she meets a stranger resembling legend, and everything changes. Suddenly, she's forced to do things she'd never have done before. All because of the stranger's blade. And Alty has to ask herself, what if?
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