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Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 36

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 36 The Hudson River Republic Ohio Company headquarters was less luxurious than Adriaan’s rented chambers, though considerably more defensible. The building was a three-story fortress built of stone. Its walls came to a parapet two stories … Continue reading →

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 17

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 17 Chapter 12 Year of the Dog, Seventh Month (August 23-September 21, 1634) Tongcheng, China The carter pushed a two-wheeled barrow down the main street of Tongcheng. It was laden with firewood. Tongcheng met … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 35

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 35 Chapter Eight “We’re not Appalachee here, you know, we don’t kidnap our women.” Jacob Hop found himself placing the cards around his plate. He’d managed to leave the Tarocks in his pocket through the hearty … Continue reading →

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 16

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 16 Chapter 11 June 1634 Magdeburg “Mr. Ambassador,” said Martina, “permit me to introduce you to your staff.” “Please do so,” said Johann Alder Salvius. Emperor Gustav Adolf’s pick to head the USE mission … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 34

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 34 He was heavy, but he fidgeted as if he had too much energy. Even in the light that came from the candlestick in her hand, together with light from a similar candlestick standing on the … Continue reading →

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 15

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 15 The detour also lengthened what would probably have been a ten day cruise up to fourteen days. But that was good enough; Captain Hamilton had been told that the Powers-that-Be in the SEAC … Continue reading →

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 14

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 14 Chapter 10 May 1634 Stockholm At the Stockholm Mint, Marcus Koch, the Mint Master of Stockholm, and Captain Hamilton of the Groen Feniks watched as silver bars and coins were counted out and … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 33

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 33 “There are inns on this island,” Hop said. “And barns we could sneak into if we wanted to save a little money. But I want to stop here. That’s my cousin’s house, or it used … Continue reading →

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 13

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 13 PART II: 1634 For the Temple-bells are callin’, an’ it’s there that I would be– By the old Moulmein Pagoda, lookin’ lazy at the sea Rudyard Kipling, Mandalay Chapter 9 Tongcheng, China Year … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 32

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 32 “Your thugs are dead.” Etienne pressed the tip of his blade against Planchet’s belly. “I tell you this to take away your last slivers of hope and to truly blacken your final moments with despair. … Continue reading →