Basil the demon king has come to a crossroads. He has grown tired of life underground and regretful of the atrocities he has committed to maintain his hold on power. Wanderlust leads him to the surface, to live freely among humans. Considering the state of the world, most humans seem unfazed by his
Beautiful Soul
β Scribed by Dayle A. Dermatis
- Book ID
- 112401183
- Publisher
- Soul's Road Press
- Year
- 2022
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 93 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ASIN
- B09NTVXS62
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Jennet, scarred from a fire and with few prospects, accepts the position of companion to the veiled, enigmatic Lady Vesta.
But Lady Vesta's secrets extend beyond what she hides behind her veil. From enquiring as to Jennet's marriage plans (none) to allowing Jennet to dress without a corset or petticoats due to the house's heat, she leaves Jennet intrigued.
Their time together rattles Jennet's emotions.
The truth terrifies her--but it also might be her salvation.
Captivating short story "Beautiful Soul" originally appeared in Cutter's Final Cut: Dragons, 2021.
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