The warm wind carried the scent of olive flowers. Cold stone pressed against my cheek. I sat up slowly. “Ah, good. She finally wakens.” Melponmene. I blinked in the bright afternoon sun. My head hurt and my skin was on…
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M.U.S.E. Part 7
Slipping into shadow, I focused on Ben’s creative spark and used it as a beacon to guide me to him. I stepped out of the shadows and into his hotel room. “Ben, listen.” He spun around, dropping the whiskey bottle…
M.U.S.E. Part 6
I left Ben catching his breath while I wandered around following the fragrance of unclaimed talent. As fun as Ben was to inspire, I still needed fresh cattle. I spent the rest of the afternoon in the con suite. Nothing…
M.U.S.E. Part 5
I stepped through the shadows to the back of the ballroom and worked my way to Ben. I sat down next to him. “Any insights?” Ben mumbled, “Just a sec…” and continued scribbling in his notebook. Rain poured down, obscuring…
M.U.S.E. Part 4
“Wait!” Melponmene sighed heavily. “We need you, Sappho. Help us. Please.” I stopped and said over my shoulder, “I’m sure. I am here to gather a few more cattle, nothing more.” I continued up the steps as I had serpent…
M.U.S.E. Part 3
I nodded to a couple of suits coming out of the business suite discussing market projections. Stopping in front of the sales office, I turned around slowly and looked at the room signs out of the corner of my eye.…
M.U.S.E. Part 2
My appearance adjusted slightly as I walked; my pink mohawk darkened to magenta and drooped into my blue eyes, my leather jacket darkened and creased, my jeans faded and tore at the knee. Only my boots remained the same. There…
M.U.S.E. Part 1
A wise person does not stand between the cliffs and the sea during a storm. These words echoed in my head as I walked towards the hotel, the invitation to the MUSE association meeting folded in my pocket. I had…