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Marissa McQueen

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2022

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So Dark

Marissa McQueen

Dark shadows fell over the room, as the crowd emptied from the grand palace. For hours, the Xeles island residents had eaten, drunk, and reveled in displays of daring acts and magical entertainment. The murmur of exiting visitors echoed up to the second floor bedroom where Zelene stretched across her cousin Akia’s massive bed. Her shoes had been flung to the furthest reaches of the room. The last she’d seen of the toe crunching heels, they were dangerously close to one of Akia’s open trunks. If Zelen wasn’t careful, Akia would pack them, nev...

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Marissa McQueen

Submitted to Contest #303

In the crush of the crowded balcony, a harpist plucked her stringy lilt over the sounds of animated conversation. Laughter. It was always laughter, followed by snorts and squeals. The joyful sounds made Etos’ skin crawl. He accepted a glass of champagne from a tray, throwing the drink back in one go. “If you keep that up, you won’t be coherent for the ceremony.” Darian, Etos’ friend and confident, narrowed his dark eyes. “What do I need to be coherent for? I’m not the one marrying.” Etos reached for another glass, draining it in the same ...

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