http://slow.writerscafe.org/WolfsbaneHazel The original writings of author Syren Creates en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776202498 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Just a little depressing drabble that I wrote. Inspired by numerous quotes I found on We Heart It, but especially by the quote, "Even a white rose has a black shadow." I think it's a beautiful quote. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/WolfsbaneHazel/1354062/ "Just a little tighter, m'lady."Zaroda grimaced as the lady in waiting tugged on the stings of her corset again and she felt whatever looseness in her midsection disappear with a jolt. She loathed corsets with a fiery passion. They were tight, uncomfortable, impossible to move in.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/WolfsbaneHazel/1133597/ Zaroda walked through the thin dead trees of the forest. The early morning mist was still settled over the dead grass. To anyone else, the scene may have looked erie; a six year old girl walking through a dead, misty forest, but Zaroda continued fearlessly. The sky above her was covered in clouds so.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/WolfsbaneHazel/1128366/ Zaroda was told that AdA was destined for great things. At eighteen, her parents are forcing her to marry. But she goes across the Border where she is forced to make a decision. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/WolfsbaneHazel/1128365/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/WolfsbaneHazel/1014871/ Zerlinda looked into Queen Amil's eyes a moment longer those hazel eyes just to make sure this wasn't some sort of sick joke. Seeing no sign of humor in those grave, hazel eyes, Zerlinda opened the door and walked into the infirmary.The wounded elf had been placed in one of the beds n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/WolfsbaneHazel/1004621/ "Something has been bothering me about this whole orcs-working-for-Achan business," said Saya They were only a few hours away from Castle Nique and their thrip had been spent in general silence. All of them were still in shock tht there had only ever been one king over West Wood for centuries u.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/WolfsbaneHazel/1003729/ "This is a s****y way to spend your thirtieth birthday, Zerlinda," said Agmund as he flipped another page in the book he was looking through. "I never cared much for my birthday," replied Zerlinda. "It's only special to you and the ones you're close to. To everyone else, it's just an ordina.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/WolfsbaneHazel/1003240/ The dwarves' library wasn't even close to being as grandoise as the one at Castle Nique, but, as Zerlinda had pointed out earlier, the dwarves were very casual. Much more casual than elves or humans. They tended to put much less emphasis on embellishments than the elves and humans did.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/WolfsbaneHazel/1003055/ Agmund's and Saya's eyes had widen at the sight of the entrance of Barias and Zerlinda had to admit that it was a grand sight, if a little intimidating. They had stopped at the beginning of the large, black stone bridge that reached across the dip between the mountain that they were on and the .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/WolfsbaneHazel/1002483/ Droplets of warm water clung to her body as she stood from the tub. It was nice to have warm baths again; they're much more relaxing than the cold ones she's adapted to. Zerlinda reached over and grabbed a towel and wrapped her hair in it to dry as she used another one to dry her skin. A moveme.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/WolfsbaneHazel/1001537/ "Well don't you two just look fancy?" Agmund said as Saya and Zerlinda left their rooms. Zerlinda rolled her eyes. "You've been using that line for six years. don't you think you've worn it out by now?" "Apparently not," Saya replied a little ruefully, pulling a brush through her hair.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/WolfsbaneHazel/1000876/ Zerlinda walked down to the stables to visit Rokko who had been munching on some hay. It was obvious that the stable hand had groomed him, but Zerlinda picked up a brush anyway and started brushing him again. At first, it was mindless, almost robotically as she let her thoughts wonder. 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"I'm wondering that myself." "You know this isn't my best form of fighting." "It's not mine either," countered Zerlinda. .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/WolfsbaneHazel/993250/ A few hours later revealed toZerlinda that her options of getting into the castle were considerably less inboth number and appeal than they had two nights previously.  She had spent the majority of the journey toTreewood attempting �" and failing �" to think of a d.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/WolfsbaneHazel/992986/ Getting off of the castle groundssoon proved to be more of a challenge than getting onto them.  The thought of climbing to the other side ofthe castle to leave the way she had come through the garden didn’t particularlyappeal to her.  Especially since sheguessed that there wo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/WolfsbaneHazel/992148/ Although the route she chose to go home was certainly the safestone she could have taken, it was also the most time-consuming one she couldhave chosen.  Between circling around inwide circles and turning in seemingly random directions, only to double backand choose another, it took her .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/WolfsbaneHazel/990530/ A snap of a twig rang through the air.  Seconds later, a rustle from some nearbybushes.  Zerlinda fought theurge to whip her head around and seek out the intruder.  That is what an amateur would do andZerlinda was no amateur.  Instead,sh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/WolfsbaneHazel/971104/ Zerlinda was deemed as a traitor by King Achan, ruler of the elves of West Wood. 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