Author Archives: Brandi Untz

Katla turned in her chair and looked out the window. Morning sunlight had hit, dragging beams of light across the apartment in the Imperial city. Time to wake her up. She looked over at Tara, who was mumbling in her sleep. Her forehead was furrowed. Even in sleep, the woman wasn’t relaxed. How long hadContinue reading “4E 205 – Struggles”

“Blaton! You’re here. Come with me,” Commander Marius said. Tara caught her breath, tucked the courier’s note into her hidden pocket, and headed towards the tall Imperial that was her new boss. Maro had been of a medium build and had the look of a cosmopolitan Imperial. A fighter, but a cultured one. Marius lookedContinue reading “4E 205 – Rigmor”

Tara Geonette stepped into her basement lab. She headed for her alchemy table. Keeping her back to Bedore, she set down her tools and the soul gems. “You’ve had the baby,” Bedore said. He’d noticed she wasn’t pregnant any more. Tara turned around and smiled at him. “I have. Congratulations on becoming a father again.”Continue reading “2E 593 – Transformation”

Mira read through the letter again. Katla had kept it short. For its brevity, there was a lot to absorb. Tara was heading to the Imperial Palace here in Cyrodiil. She’d been made personal bodyguard to the new queen, Rigmor Morgan-Mede. She’d be living there. For the first time in years, they were living inContinue reading “4E 205 – Guilt”

When they arrived in Dragon Bridge, Tara noticed the uptick in activity. Agents were everywhere, more than she’d ever seen together at once. Tents were setup around the outpost, all the way to the lumber mill. The outpost couldn’t hold this many agents, so they’d setup camp. Everyone was doing some task. “The commander shouldContinue reading “4E 205 – The Assignment”

“Where is she?!” Katla screamed at Mira. “I don’t know!” Mira yelled back. Katla realized she’d grabbed Mira by her robes and pulled her close. She let go and stepped back. It hit Katla she’d never heard Mira raise her voice before. Or sound this scared. Both women looked back at the barrier, and atContinue reading “4E 205 – The Break”

Tara blinked and looked around. Where was she? When she’d touched the stone, she’d been pulled into a void, like the other teleportation trips. Cold and silence had greeted her. The first sound she’d heard was the wind, much like she’d heard as a child, blowing across the fields around the farm. This one sangContinue reading “4E 205 – Revelation”

*tw: sa Tara Geonette stepped inside her basement lab and closed the double doors behind her. Mordard, only the second zombie she’d ever created, was dutifully digging in the cavern. The alcove she’d commanded he create was coming along. She needed everything perfect. Tara turned her attention to Bedore. He stared at her with aContinue reading “2E 592 – Consequences”

Tara shifted her feet and managed to keep her balance. Katla wasn’t so lucky. She fell sideways, missing the chair next to her, collapsing on the floor instead. Tara’s stomach clenched as another wave of nausea hit. Katla looked worse, her skin taking on an unhealthy shade of green. “Here, come on,” Tara said. SheContinue reading “4E 205 – The Calling”

tw: sa Tara Geonette leaned her head back against the wall and pulled in a deep breath. She’d been six years old when she first realized the pain of others gave her pleasure. Back then, it felt like joy, that moment of happiness one might get from receiving a new toy. As she’d gotten older,Continue reading “2E 592 – A Night to Remember”