The Golden Ladder

‘Who will play first?’ the old lady asked. ‘The one who comes up with the highest number on the dice,’ the girl said. The old lady nodded in agreement. ‘Bring the board,’ she said. The little girl moved towards the corner of the room, dimly lit with spider webs at the edges. The rack was…

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The Blue Rabbits

“Nobody likes girls….who like to beat the gentlemen,” she said, streaks of tears streaming down her cheeks. “And who told you so?” “Do you have to speak such things out loud?” she asked, wiping her nose violently as if not conscious. “What must I deduce of these fine tears of yours?” “Anything you wish to.”…

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Would We Meet Again? 

‘We remember, that is what makes us powerful.’ ‘If someone were to rewrite our memories, would we still be the same?’ ‘I’m afraid I do not know the answer.’ ‘Would we meet again, if it were to be so?’ ‘I would regret from every bone if we didn’t.’ ‘But you wouldn’t remember, would you?’  ‘I’m…

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