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The Ballad of Mercy May #0032
Previous supposes if desperation truly took hold, she could seek shelter in one of the many empty buildings (assuming they were truly empty, of course), but, then, what would she do for food? She lacks other resources as well, such as proper clothing and shoes, and if her reception at the gate is any indication,… Continue reading
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The Ballad of Mercy May #0031
Previous having been gilded in the past, are now homes for birds and other creatures. The streets are grimy and pitted from ill use and worse maintenance, and many of the homes that line them, much to Mercy’s surprise, appear abandoned. Indeed, for a city of such considerable size, there seems to be disproportionately few… Continue reading
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Drabble Rock; February 14, 2023
speculate Arden massaged her temples as the meeting with her expedition leaders entered its second hour. “The funding has just about dried up,” Velara was saying. “We’ve asked Casmir for additional donations of supplies, but, predictably, they’re stonewalling. We’ll just have to ration as best we can. Inform your teams that once we reach the… Continue reading
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The Ballad of Mercy May #0030
Previous young guard, takes no pains to hide his displeasure, but after a brief standoff, he, too, stands aside, and, at last, the way into the Pale City is open. Mercy does not know what to expect as she crosses under the rusted gate and into the city proper, but what she does find is… Continue reading
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The Ballad of Mercy May #0029
Previous a destiny. She’d settle for just her memories. Her real name. Why she was in the woods, surrounded by those… things and why she is here now. You will have your answers, says the voice, though Mercy asked no questions. I swear to you. Go. In the end, what choice does she have? So,… Continue reading
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Drabble Rock; February 7, 2023
annual The annual pilgrimage started in Mohelia and would take Adelaine south through the Principalities, past the plains of Zhazhir, then west to the forest of Fallow, ancestral home of the Yindu. The road would then curve back to the north, skirting the outlands where the barbarian clans of the Earthen roamed. She would continue… Continue reading
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The Ballad of Mercy May; 0028
Previous on the flag over their heads, but the woman — Mercy — blesses their ignorance. “And from whence do you hail, Mercy?” Nils asks with unmasked disdain. “That’s none of our business lad, and you know it,” says the elder before turning a paternal smile upon Mercy. “The Pale City turns none away.” “Even… Continue reading
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The Ballad of Mercy May #0027
Previous the flag flapping in the wind catches her eye. Over the top of the crest is a phrase, perhaps the motto for the city. May Mercy Ever Find A Home Here “M-Mercy,” the woman says quickly, aware of the men’s scrutiny. Mercy, repeats the entity in her head. A fine a name as any.… Continue reading
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The Ballad of Mercy May #0026
Previous name!” “Alright, curse you, alright,” the old guard at last relents. “If it’ll keep you from pissing yourself, I’ll find out what she’s called, aye?” He turns back to the woman, who has since struggled to her feet just in case she needs to make a run for it — though where she would… Continue reading
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Drabble Rock; January 24th, 2023
despise Marceline despised him. She knew such a hateful emotion was unbecoming of a lady of her stature, and she took care never to give it voice. Her feeling for him was irrelevant anyway. He was Nar’s premiere breeding expert, and all noble families courted his good opinion as if he were the Prince himself.… Continue reading
About Me
Kerry Share’s love for writing started, as it so often does, as a love of reading at an early age. At age 11 she wrote her first short story, a Harry Potter knockoff of dubious quality, and her love for creative expression was born. Throughout her teen years she continued to foster that passion through derivative work, and at 23 she turned her eye to original fiction.
Now in her thirties, having taken a break from creative endeavors to cope with an ever changing life and landscape, she is determined to make her dream of a writing career reality.
Just Another Struggling Writer 