The Teller of Small Fortunes

by Julie Leong

“And the suspicion turns to fear, and the fear, as it always does, turns to anger.”

We can be nothing, and choose to be miserable about it, like you—or we can be nothing, but choose to be happy, and let that be purpose enough. Which sounds more worthwhile to you?”

But men are shortsighted. Especially when a heavy crown is blocking their eyes.

There’s no such thing as greater good—there’s just good, and the more of it we can do, the better.”

One could choose to be nothing, or one could choose to be happy. And Sister Gravel had chosen to be happy, mage-curse be damned.