Chapter Thirty-Six My sister soon found her days filled as she was flown all over the linked world. But she still remained curious about a one-time member of our family. As her time in the linked world became years, she found herself enjoying things called movies and TV. She said our former stepmother was, unfortunately, … Continue reading Sisters of String and Glass, Part 141

Chapter Thirty-Five - continued Her eyes fell to the papers on top of the tray. The thudding in her chest told her she knew exactly what they were for. If she signed them, she signed away her right to the Olidan title and manor, handing it over to Muriel and Madeline on a silver platter. … Continue reading Sisters of String and Glass, Part 140

Chapter Thirty-Five - continued Muriel came into the room, bearing a tray and a smile. Camille had to stifle the desire to take a deep breath. She could smell Helene’s delicious herb-rubbed roasted chicken that was surely accompanied by browned potatoes slathered in fresh butter and asparagus steamed to a perfect green color. She could … Continue reading Sisters of String and Glass, Part 139

Chapter Thirty-Five My sister became a model, but not for artists seeking to paint her. By men and women who wanted to dress her in clothes and take pictures of her, whatever those are. My sister giggled when I asked what kind of clothes, saying only Mother would be most scandalized. My imagination could fill … Continue reading Sisters of String and Glass, Part 138

Chapter Thirty-Four - continued Note: Last part for now as I'll be on my blogging break next week. The next part will post on April 11th. “Poison,” Coryn whispered, her voice breaking on the single word. Adrian shot to his feet. “What kind? I’ll send for the fae.” He turned to go, but his aunt’s … Continue reading Sisters of String and Glass, Part 137

Chapter Thirty-Four - continued “And the Countess Olidan?” Kyanan prompted, one eyebrow raised. There was an edge to Adrian’s next sigh. “Yes, of course.” He eyed Kyanan. “I trust Lady Madeline hasn’t been caught slinking around the castle?” “Absolutely not,” she said, her answer coming quickly and efficiently, one hand making a sideways slicing gesture. … Continue reading Sisters of String and Glass, Part 136

Chapter Thirty-Four With a new world to explore at her fingertips, Camille went off to explore a city called New York. It was Poppy’s idea. She told my sister about a city with towering buildings, with lights and sounds and people everywhere. There were endless adventures at every corner. My sister was intrigued. So she … Continue reading Sisters of String and Glass, Part 135

Chapter Thirty-Three - continued Camille watched, her eyes hard and her gaze unwavering as Madeline visibly pulled herself together in order to rise as gracefully as she could. Madeline tilted her head up, defiant though uncertainty flickered through her eyes as horror dawned on Muriel's face, her hands flitting towards her hair. “You know,” Madeline … Continue reading Sisters of String and Glass, Part 134

Chapter Thirty-Three - continued Her eyes scanned over the document, her lips pressed into a thin line. After hours of poring over them, she was certain. Madeline was Muriel’s younger sister. Slowly, Camille put the documentation of birth naming both girls as the daughters of the merchant Dedrick Hendy and his wife back on her … Continue reading Sisters of String and Glass, Part 133

Chapter Thirty-Three Camille admitted to being curious about her new cousin, but James was adamant he didn’t want Elaina to know about Camille, about anything related to the linked world. Here, in this world, the lives they had lived were little more than fairy tales, and not particularly good or detailed ones. James spun her … Continue reading Sisters of String and Glass, Part 132