Threads of Hate

By Meyari McFarland

Louisa's life revolved around her mother, her grandparents and their sewing shop. Her burgeoning magic wasn't something that concerned her. Mother and Grandmother Anna both handled it well, as did her aunts and cousins. There was no reason to think that her magic might someday be a threat to anyone at all.

But then a man came to the shop before opening. His actions changed how Louisa viewed herself, her magic and the rest of the world.

Threads of Hate is a tale of growing up, the power that even the weakest possess and learning the consequences of one's actions. Readers troubled by abuse of minors and death should read with caution.

• Language: English
• Publisher: MDR Publishing
• Release date: Oct 31, 2013
• ISBN: 9781311377869

Meyari McFarland

Meyari McFarland has been telling stories since she was a small child. Her stories range from SF and Fantasy adventures to Romances but they always feature strong characters who do what they think is right no matter what gets in their way. Her series range from Space Opera Romance in the Drath series to Epic Fantasy in the Mages of Tindiere world. Other series include Matriarchies of Muirin, the Clockwork Rift Steampunk mysteries, and the Tales of Unification urban fantasy stories, plus many more. You can find all of her work on MDR Publishing's website at www.MDR-Publishing.com.

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Threads of Hate

By Meyari McFarland

He grumbled something very rude under his breath, toes tapping impatiently again. Once the stabilizing piece was in place, Louisa carefully began sewing on the button. Black for anger, black for pain, black for endings; she sewed her rage at the haughty man into every pass of the needle and prayed to Haraldr for vengeance.

Let him feel the pain that he causes others, Louisa prayed as she carefully wrapped the thread under the button to create the proper gap that would let the coat close. "Mighty Haraldr, let him suffer the consequences of his cruelty and stupidity so that he doesn't hurt anyone else ever again."

Cover Art:

The beautiful cover was created by the incredibly talented Perfect Tea. You can find more of her work at http://nekojindesigns.deviantart.com/gallery/ or on her site http://nj-designs.com/.

Thank you for your beautiful work, Tea!

Other Books by Meyari McFarland:

Fitting In

Artifacts of Awareness

A Range of Debts Collection

The Nature of Beasts

Captured Debts Collection

Dedication:

This one is dedicated to my grandmother who was the most incredible seamstress I've ever met. She created all her own clothes from the time she was thirteen and clothed the entire family until her eyes gave out on her.

She's been gone for decades but I still think of her every time I pick up a needle and thread.

Thank you for everything, Grammie. I wish you were here to critique my sewing and my descriptions of sewing.

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Table of Contents

Threads of Hate

Artifacts of Awareness

Afterword

Threads of Hate

Louisa hummed as she swept up the shop before opening. She knew they'd swept last night but the broom kept finding new little dust bunnies made of lint and bits of thread in the nooks and crannies under the counter in the front part of the shop. Maybe last night she hadn't done as good of a job as she'd thought but it had been dark and she'd been tired. At least