Far Horizons: Tales of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror. Issue #15 June 2015 | Page 4

Ella
By JM Weibel

Part One
Once upon a time in a land far, far away, there was a
kingdom of islands and a castle of white and gold.
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A disheveled looking huntsman burst into the throne
room and was immediately detained by several guards
before the captain recognized him, grabbed him by the
collar and yanked him up.
“Wernher? You’re supposed to be watching the mainland. What are you doing here?”
Acknowledging his captain, Wernher removed his
leather cap and turned to the king and queen seated
before him. “Your Majesty, the Red Queen’s army is
headed this way.”

“Impossible, we’ve done nothing to draw her attention,” King Reizend said dismissively before a light
squeeze on his hand made him glance over at his
queen. “Why do you believe this?” he asked, turning
back to the huntsm