JL Anderson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2021

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“An Easy Job” by JL Anderson

“So, what’s the catch?” Rhogar demands, his large, clawed fingers drumming on the armrest of his chair in the private study of Merchant Guildmaster Aithlin Ralotris. The mercurial elf turns a blazing glare towards the large, black Dragonborn. “Come again?” Their voice sounds like flames crackling, and the temperature in the room spikes. Summer Eladrin are known for their quick tempers, but Guildmaster Aithlin has a particularly fearsome reputation. “We mean no offense, Guildmaster,” Darrak intercedes, trying to smooth things over. He, unli...

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“Forbidden Gifts” by JL Anderson

Have I run far enough? Sigurd cannot be sure. But the grey rainclouds are barely visible on the horizon from his vantage point beneath a tree at the edge of a farm. He drops to the ground, legs trembling. He can walk for days on end, and has many a time, but running wears him out quickly. "I should have known better," he mutters to himself. He'd known, as he was walking through those parched fields, what the consequences would be if someone saw him providing his brand of help. King Alvar's edict leaves no room for exceptions, as he knows wel...

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“The Power of a Miracle” by JL Anderson

Note/Trigger Warning: This story includes mention of sexual violence and termination of pregnancy. Nothing is graphically described. Wisteria tucks an errant lock of red-brown hair back under the scarf tied over her head, then wipes the sweat from her brow. Brewing medicine for Miss Myrtle is hot, sticky work. But Miss Myrtle has been lying in bed for three days, weak as a newborn fawn and wracked with violent coughing fits from time to time, and cannot possibly be expected to make medicine for herself, not that Wisteria would ask such a t...

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