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The Assassin's Curse

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When outlaws Amaranthe and Sicarius chance upon imperial spies stealing military prototypes, they immediately give chase. Well, immediately after Amaranthe talks Sicarius, former assassin and all-around non-altruistic type, into the mission. After all, they both want imperial pardons, and what better way to attract the emperor's favor than by looking after the empire's interests?What seems like a straightforward mission develops a hitch when the spies flee to Darkcrest Isle, a forbidding chunk of land reputed to be haunted. Amaranthe isn't quick to believe in tales of malevolent spirits, so she's startled when the ever-pragmatic and unflappable Sicarius shows reluctance at setting foot on the island. Only when it may be too late to escape does Amaranthe come to understand why.The Assassin's Curse is a 12,000-word short story.

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Publisher: Lindsay Buroker

Kindle Book

  • Release date: January 16, 2012

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781465925947
  • Release date: January 16, 2012

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781465925947
  • File size: 134 KB
  • Release date: January 16, 2012

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Kindle Book
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Languages

English

When outlaws Amaranthe and Sicarius chance upon imperial spies stealing military prototypes, they immediately give chase. Well, immediately after Amaranthe talks Sicarius, former assassin and all-around non-altruistic type, into the mission. After all, they both want imperial pardons, and what better way to attract the emperor's favor than by looking after the empire's interests?What seems like a straightforward mission develops a hitch when the spies flee to Darkcrest Isle, a forbidding chunk of land reputed to be haunted. Amaranthe isn't quick to believe in tales of malevolent spirits, so she's startled when the ever-pragmatic and unflappable Sicarius shows reluctance at setting foot on the island. Only when it may be too late to escape does Amaranthe come to understand why.The Assassin's Curse is a 12,000-word short story.

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