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From a certain vantage point, it would be accurate to say Kessa made a muck of things; perhaps to even declare that statement as an understatement. However, in this case, that vantage point offers hindsight, which is, of course, 20/20. It must also be said that although vantage points provide a superior view, they do not include the entire picture.

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

Excerpt:

Abigail paused, peering back at her. The odd expression on her face was rendered even stranger by the eerie green glow. “If Casyius gets his claws on you, you’ll be tortured, blinded, maimed, excoriated, eviscerated, garroted – and still, you think of others. I’ve never met anyone like you.”

Kessa’s face was still contorted in horror of Abigail’s graphic depiction of her demise when…

After a successful spying excursion, the king has yet another assignment for Kessa. But this one has her on edge like none before. Will she be able to go through with it?

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

Excerpt:

“General?”

“Come in.” Rakull’s attention did not deviate from whatever he was doing.

A woman squealed in protest as the Rynannonian soldier propelled her through the tent flap.

“I caught her spying around the camp, sir.”

After a successful spying excursion, the king has yet another assignment for Kessa. But this one has her on edge like none before. Will she be able to go through with it?

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

Excerpt:

“General?”

“Come in.” Rakull’s attention did not deviate from whatever he was doing.

A woman squealed in protest as the Rynannonian soldier propelled her through the tent flap.

“I caught her spying around the camp, sir.”

The vacation to Daisyfield was very successful… from a spy’s perspective, from a sister’s or friend’s not so much. In fact, Kessa’s choices were so distressing that Aquestria saw fit to shackle her with a chaperone. Having a chaperone definitely hampers the lifestyle of a spy.  

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

Excerpt:

Craning his neck upward, he spied her sitting placidly on a tree branch, surrounded by fresh, spring buds.

“There you are, kid! Do you know how long I’ve been looking for you? You’re getting too good at hiding your trail.”

“How else am I to evade my annoying chaperone?”

Thomas didn’t have to be an empath to recognize the contempt behind the blonde’s statement. “That bad, huh?”

“Not merely content shackling me with a ball and chain, my sister had to hire the most irritating, persistent, mother-hen-type around.”

Having succeeded in weeding out the core of corruption in Daisyfield, Kessa returns to the inn. Unfortunately, her battles are far from over.

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

Excerpt:

“Let’s look at the bright side, shall we?” Kessa interrupted. She attempted a sincere tone, but came across a touch snarky. “The viper’s head has been chopped off. Our good captain, here, will restore order. Daisyfield will flourish again. I’m alive. Enough said!”

Employing the old adage, “Seek and ye shall find,” more than adequately, Kessa winds up entangled in the very weeds she wished to root out.

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

Excerpt:

She followed the darkly clad individual, who moved with alarming speed to Daisyfield’s outskirts. Off the road, through a field, and past a copse of trees, she spied her quarry sneaking into a derelict, boarded up barn. The minute she left her hiding spot to pursue, she sensed a presence behind her.

Teaser for Chapter 15 of The Thief's Tale

Kessa’s investigations seem to have drawn the watchful eyes of those behind the trouble in Daisyfield. Oh, and then there’s Pantheus.

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

Excerpt:

“Good, sir,” Clint approached the man with a confident swagger that irritated Kessa because she had an inkling what was in store.

The man dropped the map to observe who had addressed him.

Clint gestured to the map. “Need help?”

Relieved to have some assistance the man graciously inclined his head and started to ask for directions.

Unwilling to wait until the man finished, Clint grabbed him by his collar and viciously yanked him close. “Shut your trap, will ya?”

The traveller, looking confused and frightened, obeyed.

“Give me your money!”

Teaser for Chapter 13 of The Thief's Tale by Meena Mason

In the port city of Daisyfield, Kessa navigates both the problems plaguing the area and the qualms impacting her relationships. Was juggling ever a tick in her list of attributes?

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

Excerpt:

After spending the afternoon at the beach, Kessa ambled up the dock toward The Salty Inn. The day had flown by. She couldn’t believe it was dinnertime. Peeking into the dining room, she saw her family was already seated and engrossed in conversation. Waving diffidently to them, Kessa sat down.

After dinner, Malieous commented on how unusually quiet Kessa was that evening.

Aquestria laughed. “Kessa’s always quiet at dinner time, Malieous. She’s got too much food in her mouth to do much talking.”

Everyone joined in the laughter, except Malieous, who only smiled, and Kessa, who stuffed a huge piece of buttered bread into her mouth to hilariously illustrate her sister’s point.