Anastasia of the Shire

"Anastasia uses her seductive powers when everything is at stake. Yet, is everything we see, all there is?"

“Anastasia! Anastasia! Where have you been?” Ragnvaldr’s familiar, strong voice called, with a hint of unnecessary urgency.“In the meadows, with my friends,” I answered whimsically with a twirl. The hemline of my low-cut, peasant dress followed my spin, wrapping around...