Gabrielle's Secrets in the Castle in the Air

by [pens&feathers]

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Jacques pulled her into a small, narrow corridor, shrouded in darkness despite even the blue brilliance of the day. His deep blue eyes were nervous, glancing. The blade was cold against the pale flesh of Gabrielle’s throat.

“You!” he hissed into her ear.

She struggled against his hold. “Let go at once!” she exclaimed in hushed tones, lest the Welcoming Party hear all the commotion. “I can explain!”

Jacques’ grip loosened only slightly, but Gabrielle knew her life was no longer in danger. She pushed Jacques away and turned to face him.

The face she saw was not the face she expected. He was no longer the confident young man she had visited in a dream. His face was streaked with dirt and sweat, his eyes frightful and unsure.

Gabrielle’s heart lept for him.

“Why have you brought me here?” he spat.

“We can’t talk freely here,” she whispered, her words bouncing off the stone of the corridor. “There is always someone listening.”

She grabbed his hand and led him deeper into the darkness.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Gabrielle's Secrets in the Castle in the Air

    [ wall.doll ]'s Buddy Icon [ wall.doll ]

    Posted 6 months ago

    Ah! This is becoming so suspenseful! Such an addictive series. I’d love to join in, but I fear my imagination won’t be able to keep up with yours and kwatz’s.

  2. Gabrielle's Secrets in the Castle in the Air

    kwatz's Buddy Icon kwatz

    Posted 6 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Very nice. You might want to check the spelling of corridor in the first sentence, though. :)

  3. Gabrielle's Secrets in the Castle in the Air

    John Perkins' Buddy Icon John Perkins

    Posted 6 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Interesting. Roland remembers his place in the castle, but Jacques does not? You guys are definitely weaving a spectacular tale here. And at a frenetic pace today as well.

  4. Gabrielle's Secrets in the Castle in the Air

    [pens&feathers]'s Buddy Icon [pens&feathers]

    Posted 6 months ago

    pen.up.girl. – don’t ever be afraid to jump in! That’s what Ficlets is all about!

  5. Gabrielle's Secrets in the Castle in the Air

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 4 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I had the same thoughts as Perkins. Is Jacques suffering from some sort of amnesia? Why is he a scared shell of his former self while Roland knows exactly who he is? Very interesting…

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