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The Harpy and The Bull
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Ongoing, First published Jun 18, 2014
Mature
THIS IS A ROUGH DRAFT AND IS BOUND TO CHANGE. 


"You have pretty eyes and a mouth full of lies." - Nara Mafie Green

*****

     Adelaide, a mind-reading, emotion-lacking, badass spy joins forces with a messenger after her commander, Arna, sends crucial news with him. Though the messenger may not quite enjoy the company of Adelaide, see what transpires when they are forced to begin their travels together in the midst of war.
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