The Pride of Snakes

By Balsam Albazi

Once upon a time, there was one girl named Azmiranda, the daughter of the powerful Elhasso tribe leader. She was in the forest and met King Jonathan. She stayed with him for a night full of love overflowing with feelings. She woke up to the biggest shock of her life that led to lengthy wars that lasted years.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Apr 1, 2020
• ISBN: 9781796096545

Balsam Albazi

Born in Iraq, Balsam Albazi came to the United States as a refugee with her three daughters. Balsam made many sacrifices to be in the United States. She had a dream of becoming a successful author in the United States where she wrote her first story.

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Rev. date: 03/30/2020

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Contents

Preface

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Preface

In the old eras, there was a tribe called Elhasso that lives under the rule of a kingdom. This story tells of the enmity of this tribe toward the royal family.

The story is inspired by imagination. I wanted this story to deliver a message to the reader that love could make miracles, create peace in this world. In spite of the humans’ greed and selfishness, there is an angel in their hearts that is filled with love and mercy. And each sin is paid with certain punishment. This is the rule of life.

I hope you will like it.

Balsam Bazi

1

Azmiranda likes to go outside and have a good time by the lake. One sunny day in the spring season, she went out to walk around the lake and to contemplate within the arms of nature. When she sat down, she heard a neigh a loud horse’s voice behind her. She then stood up and turned to see who was there. She saw men getting of their horses in the woods. She decided then to approach and ask them. She walked toward them, and they were surprised that there was a girl in the woods. She walked toward a young man. He had blue eyes, was tall, and had sun-colored skin.

Who are you? And what are you doing here? Azmiranda asked.

Why are you asking? he replied with a smile.

Have you bothered with my question? Azmiranda said.

No! I haven’t but you appeared suddenly to ask me what I am doing. Can you tell me who you are, beautiful girl? the young man said to her.

My name is Azmiranda, the daughter of the Hasso tribe, Azmiranda said, then she repeated her question. Azmiranda asked, Who are you, folks, and what are you doing here?

The young man asked, Are you really Fredrick’s daughter?

Azmiranda said, Yes, I am! Are you going to answer me who you are?

The young man said, I am King Johnathan, and I came here with my guards to hunt.

Are you really the king, Johnathan? she replayed with an amazed face.

The king said, Yes, I am.

OK, sir. Enjoy you time, she politely said.

She did not expect to see King Johnathan face to face that day, and she didn’t show any reaction because of this wonder coincidence. She turned around to leave, and the king was looking at her.

Wait, Azmiranda, he shouted.

Yes, sir, she turn her face back to him and answered.

Can you tell me what you were doing here? he asked.

Azmiranda looked at him and answered with a smile full worry, I come here to walk and have a picnic by the lake and walk in the woods.

"Aren’t you afraid of walking by yourself in