Author: Chelsea Dyreng

The Last Messenger of Zitol by Chelsea Dyreng

The Last Messenger of Zitol by Chelsea Dyreng

“Messenger of Zitól,” he said in a booming voice, even though the girl was standing right in front of him. “Ask the gods to grant us another year of rain and sun for our crops. Beg them to protect our great city. Thank the gods for their preservation of our traditions and culture!” The Messenger’s face was composed, but Rishi could see the violent trembling […]

September 13, 2016 / 1 Comment
The Cenote by Chelsea Dyreng

The Cenote by Chelsea Dyreng

It was not Sandpiper’s choice to find the dead body in the village drinking water. There’s something strange about the great, deep pool they call the cenote and the men who keep drowning in it. To help prevent more deaths, only the women are allowed to draw water, but it doesn’t seem to be working. Sandpiper can’t help thinking that her new community is hiding […]

November 13, 2015 / 0 Comments