http://slow.writerscafe.org/Laureleaf The original writings of author Laureleaf en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776214048 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15  Chapter One It was, at the risk of sounding cliché, a dark and stormy night. At least, outside it was. Tucson’s winter monsoons, such an utter disappointment last year, seemed determined to make up for the lack this time around. Lightning cracked every few seco.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Laureleaf/387362/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Laureleaf/387359/   Shadows for a Lady The two contestants clashed together, the sun glancing off their weapons, their backs glistening with sweat. The crowd screamed its approval, cries punctuated by their stamping feet and clapping hands. I tried to turn away from the madness, the beastliness o.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Laureleaf/375792/