Castle Perilous (29 page)
Authors: John Dechancie
“Yes, but what is it? Where is it?”
“Where? Anywhere you like. Another world, another time, just down the block, or in the next room. What is it? It's a castle, Castle Perilous by name. And it can be a perilous place. But it is larger than life, and contains wonders without end. Entry is by way of your deepest desires. Until very recently, there was no way out. But we've done a little remodeling, a little patching here and there, and things should be a bit more stable. You can probably find a way back, if you wish. But I have a feeling you'll stay.”
“Stay?”
“Yes, as my Guest. You are all most welcome.” Incarnadine pointed down the corridor. “You're very likely famished. The Queen's dining hall is down that way. Must dash now. Enjoy yourselves.”
“But . . .”
Chuckling, he hurried off down the passageway. He wanted to spend the day at the beach with his family.
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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, events, and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, businesses, companies, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
Copyright © 1988 by John DeChancie
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ISBN 978-1-4976-1353-9
This edition published in 2014 by Open Road Integrated Media, Inc.
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