Stories tagged with "blind"
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The Ivory and the Ebony: Decree

Later that day, a telegram was sent to our house (Mom refused to have a phone). Mom muttered under her breath, then sighed he…
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The Ivory and the Ebony: Abrupt Retirement

I had just turned 15, and beginning to learn a movement of a Beethoven concerto, & my mom had turned on the radio in the kitc…
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The Ivory and the Ebony

The ivory and ebony felt cool as I ran my fingers over them, relishing every second of it. I had been kept away so long that …
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Memories

Sora’s eyes widened further as she beheld the boy in the bed. He was pale, and dark haired. His eyes were a piercing blue, an…
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Phoenix Tears

“I can see?” he said uncertainly, stretching out his hands, and taking Sioni’s hands in his own.
She stared up at him, smil…
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Out of the Dark

Helen turned her head slowly so that her profile was bathed in the green light, her immense black eyes dancing as they reflec…
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"I'm Home."

Two wide – eyed guards looked at Alfred and Ruven suspiciously as they passed by.
As soon as they were out of earshot, Ruve…
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Big Voice, Small Body

Alfred stumbled to the gates of the palace, Ruven supporting his trembling frame with a helpful, steady hand beneath.
The g…
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The Crimson Ribbon

Sioni stood in the doorway, agape at what she had just heard. Luckily, Ridda nor her father had noticed her. She darted just …
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Simply Black

The next day, the first thing Alfred registered was a stabbing pain across his forehead.
He sat up, trying to ignore the se…