Stories in the series "Deep Woods Inn"
# 1: Night One
"Jana, wait for me!" a tall blond man called, yanking the bridle from his mount's mouth and hanging it off the saddle, resting in the corner of the stall. "Chew on some hay, Ranger," he said, brushing the horse's mane. "Come on, Shor. I'm really tired and really hungry and the innkeeper should be doing that anyway." "Patience, Jana." The man picked up his pack and slung it over his shoulder. "We've been on the road all day. A few more moments ... [ Read More ]
# 2: Night Two
"Shor?" Jana stuck her head through the trap door leading to the topmost balcony over the common room. The Lashkirian warrior stood with his back to her, looking down at the common room below. The balcony was right below the ceiling of the inn's extended third floor, just roomy enough to prevent the Lashkirian from having to bend down. Below, in a larger and wider concentric ring sat the second floor balcony with doors leading to rooms. It was set further ... [ Read More ]
# 3: Night Three
"Ravi?" Salish called through the open kitchen door. "Ravi?" "What is it?" The red-headed woman appeared from the back of the inn, sword in hand, expecting trouble. Things at the inn had been too quiet, too long. "No, no. Look," Salish said, pointing into the common room. "What?" "Bend down." He guided her. "Up on the second floor." Ravi bent over the counter, trying to see the second floor balcony in the common room, mostly hidden by the low ceiling of the vestibule. Two pairs ... [ Read More ]