The Distant Affair
The hall was warm. The fire roared. We were many. The air smelled of roast lamb and old wood. I sat at the head. My hands were still. My face was calm. They called me a monster. They whispered it. The words cut the air. They said I ate the children. They said I drank the blood. I did not answer. I ate my bread. I drank my wine. "Look at him," said Thomas. He stood. His voice was loud. "Look at...
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