A Sakti's Smile

By Melody Hewson

A mysterious race of cat people, called the sakti, have finally opened their borders and wish to trade with their neighbors. Ethan Dunn is a human ambassador sent to open trade negotiations, but he finds much more than he ever expected, and realizes that a smile is not always pleasant.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Melody Hewson
• Release date: Aug 21, 2019
• ISBN: 9780463405895

Melody Hewson

I am an author, a teller of stories both long and short, real & imagined. So for the sake of my own amusement, here’s a bit of information about me, written in the form of a short story. Whatever information you can gleam from these words is what you are worthy of knowing about it's creator.Hazel eyes stared up at a cloudless sky before falling to take in the house below it. To some, it would be judged by its flaws ; it's fading paint and scuffed floors. But to her it was perfect. It was hers. And it was home. To one side, a wild forest whispered sweet nothings in the breeze, which was answered by some distant bird's call. "Life is good." She said softly to no one. "And today is a good day."The sudden squawking of wild fowl pulled her attention to the shaggy black and white dog that rarely strayed far from her side."God damn it, Jackalope! Quit chasing those turkeys!""I looked heavenward for angels, while beautiful demons showed me the way." - Shannon Nacyl

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A Sakti's Smile

By Melody Hewson

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Copyright 2019 Melody Hewson

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Ethan sighed in relief as he felt the carriage come to a halt. The long ride had not been a smooth one and he ached in more places than he could name. He couldn't wait to step out and stretch his legs after spending so many hours sitting on the hard wooden bench seat. The thin padding had barely softened its surface.

When the door to his enclosed carriage was opened, the man scurried out as quickly as his stiffened