Delivering Sad News
(Swords with Souls)
Fantasy Fiction
By Dan Watt
(Author of BARD: Bearer of the Gemstone)
(Author of the Plagueborn series)
– Adult content –
When Madame Swan answers the back door, Lara finds herself shaking and unable to talk.
Madame Swan is standing before her in a blue dress that exposes her ample bosom and flows seductively over her wide hips all the way to the floor. A blue amethyst on a beaded necklace rests perfectly in the centre of her cleavage. But her worried expression draws Lara’s tear-filled eyes up when she asks, “What’s wrong Dove?”
“My grandfather,” she manages to say.
“Yes,” Madame Swan says encouragingly.
“Has passed.”
“Oh, no!” Madame Swan says pulling her into a strong embrace. “I’m so sorry. So, so sorry. He was such a gentleman.”
Lara turns her face to the side. “Will you pass the word on to those who should know? The funeral will be in two days.”
Madame Swan holds her at arms length. “I will Sweetie.” Madame Swan kisses her forehead, “Now you get back home before the sun gets drowsy and look after your lovely grandmother.”
“I will,” she promises.
She hates showing weakness, and angrily wipes the tears away as Aminah gallops towards her final stop before going home.
Honorable Mention
Laura Suen CEO of Fire and Steel on her experience with the Dragon’s Den
Caedar Writing & Artwork 