For your enjoyment, here is a short paragraph from my story (working title) Cinderella and Sebastian. Let me know what you think!
The
bark dug into Sebastian's back as he pressed himself against a tree, listening
to the travelers’ conversation. "Aye, an' he hired the bloke to kill the
Caliph, he did," said the one with gravel in his voice. One of them spit.
"He's a trai'or to his blood, he is," added the other. Sebastian's
heart plummeted and he squeezed his eyes shut. Banished and yet wanted at the
same time, he thought with no amusement. But when he opened his eyes he saw a
girl standing there, her eyes like saucers as she took in his attire, his
weapons. Without thinking, Sebastian tackled her to the ground and muffled her
cries with a hand. He drew his dagger and held it to her throat. The girl's
eyes, too shocked for tears, did not blink. Seb listened until he could no
longer hear the travelers. Still keeping the dagger aloft, he held a finger to
his lips. The girl nodded and he drew his hand away. "Forget my
face," he said, and stole deeper into the woods.
-Grace
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