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Sunset on the Orchards

Reads 154
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Parts 7
Time 40m

Reads 154
Votes 18
Parts 7
Time 40m

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A short story set in the fictional "Free Isles", a collection of squabbling trade nations built on a group of islands in the southern sea, just off the coast of the continent of Khavaril. This story follows the last weeks of a waning ruler -- turned mean and broken by age, responsibility, and wealth -- as his servants and supposed allies plot to kill him. The  conspiracy was planned in order to replace the Earl with his younger brother, a far more lively and capable man.All Rights Reserved

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His Home by storiesbyfaye

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Winter's Dance (#1 Ruthen Quartet) by firedance_icesong

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The Sinister Ploy Of Assassination by SAPTOMITRA

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Lady Mutiny by druidrose

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His Home

"Why can't we be together?" "Because then i'll have to kill you." - Cassie lived with her big sister Ariene, she never really knew her parents. She had never left Ariene's side. Until the mafia boss of Italy takes her and holds her hostage, Trying to get answers out of her about her so he can use it. Now that she's living with him in His Home, she's experiencing a whole new world, Damien's world. Betrayals, torture, murder, danger. A world she didn't want to be apart, but she did, for him. She was supposed to hate him, and he was supposed to hate her. they aren't supposed to be together, they can't. What happens when they catch feelings? Will he kill her? - CURRENTLY EDITING THIS STORY: have edited: 23 CHAPTERS