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The Sack of the Summer Palace

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Time 1h 23m

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The King of Uä and his retinue make their annual pilgrimage to the Summer Palace. En route, a scullion and a fighting man meet over a campfire story, and something blooms between them. But strange things are transpiring in the palace corridors, and the chilling fireside tale that connected our would-be lovers may be more real than anyone suspects.

A fantasy inspired by swashbuckling stories of all vintages, from ancient China to Dumas to Fritz Leiber and Steven Brust. Updated Wednesdays until it's done.All Rights Reserved

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