Although Kessa might consider herself a bit of a social outcast, she certainly didn’t act like one at her sister’s celebration party. Nor was she treated like one. Quite the opposite, in fact.

Audio version of, The Thief's Tale, written and read by Meena Mason. Copyright © Meena Mason

Excerpt:

Kessa’s deliberation was diverted by the drink tray. She was in the midst of arguing personal misgivings about partaking, when she heard a condescending voice declare,

“Hey, blondie, best to avoid the spirits after your performance at the banquet, wouldn’t you say?”