Bryan Rye

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“What Was Left Behind” by Bryan Rye

Submitted to Contest #124

Markus poured the wine. His friend had a high, slow pour that sent the dark red liquid diving into the glass, sloshing at it rose. Such little things had always fascinated him since…He couldn’t recall. But it pleased him to watch Markus fill the glass, tapering off his pour as the wine swelled toward the rim. Yes, he was sure that it had always pleased him.“It is only just,” Markus said.He nodded absently, accepting the glass and giving it a little swirl as Markus poured another for himself. Then they both set their drinks on the table – his...

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I write epic fantasy and speculative fiction. My favorite author is Gene Wolfe. I thought I'd be a Medievalist – but I accidentally became an amateur Classicist instead. Presently setting up a website for launch.