Last Sunrise
Sinialli knew this would be her last night. That did not mean her life was over yet and that she was not still the best courtesan in all of Trace.
When the constant war between two nations reaches the doorsteps of the Crescent Moon Pavilion, Sinialli’s life is turned completely around and she is left with nothing but memories of better times. She prays for release and to join her family, to become one with them, but the gods have other plans.
With the scents of magic surrounding her and guiding her, Sinialli knows what she has to do. She knows this would be the last sunset she would ever see, if she ever even makes it to sunrise. And she knows, as the best courtesan in all of Trace, what it would take to make sure she and her family would be remembered forever.
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Word count: 18,571
Logline: Sinialli was the best courtesan in all of Trace, and she would make sure everyone remembered her.
Content warnings: blood, death, war, sexual content, coercion, suicidal thoughts, character death
Tropes: magical elements, courtesan as protagonist, divine intervention, the truth behind the lore
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Here are some snippets of what others have said so far (for the beta version):
“I loved the imagery, I loved the emotion, I loved the fear, the madness, the resolve, the MAGIC.”—by AJ Alexanders, author of Not Your Mountain
“I do not think this is a story to be enjoyed. It was not a enjoyable read. But it a rewarding one. It was a powerful story with subtext and themes. It is something like a war film. Something that you won’t enjoy, but will be rewarded if you still watch.” —Anshuman
“The emotions and imagery were intoxicating. I felt the scene definitely had a sequence. And it set up goo intrigue.” —Rose-Marie Muller
If this story has you more interested in the world of Trace, make sure to check out my ongoing serial God of Discovery. And keep in mind that while the two are set in the same world, they are thousands of years apart, with Last Sunrise taking place long after the world has changed from what you will find in God of Discovery.
Enjoy!