Creative Writing: The Handmaid's Tale

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The amulet Once there was an ancient kingdom of a king of greed king. The king had no respect to anyone in the kingdom but himself. His kingdoms guards were still loyal to their king,some say of fear and some say because they have nowhere to go, the citizens have longed for a new king. Soon though the king shall see what greed shall get him. King Eric was the king of Que-Shu and he took what he wanted without restraint.One day a man came to the king with an item in a wrapped parchment. ¨Who are you,¨ Eric questioned. ¨That is of no importance to you,” The man responded. The man had a cloak and was bent down so no one could see the man in the light,Eric pondered why …show more content…

¨Good,¨the figure said and for a second they're the king thought he saw the figure smile, but that thought was quickly interrupted by a flash of light. Eric felt himself awaken and he realized he was laying on something soft,his bed. He sat up and looked around and saw a two maids to his right. One he did not know but remembered seeing her in the halls now and then,but the other he recognized as one of his favorite maids...and the one he loved. Her name was Nerra and the only thing stopping him from asking to marry her was because he did not want he,a king to marry a common maid. ¨you're awake finally king,¨ Nerra said after she looked up from soaking a cloth in warm water.She twisted the towel then walked over to him with the warm cloth.He loved everything about her,from her long blond hair to her hazel eyes. ¨Do you feel any better, king,¨She said with a strong tone of concern. King Eric responded ¨,Yes I'm fine… How long have I been asleep.¨ He said realizing he had a gold chain around his neck. Nerra said ¨,You have been sleeping for 2 days now, we thought you were never going to wake …show more content…

what's this chain¨ he said reaching for the golden chain and pulling it out from where it was tucked under his shirt. ¨No one knows, we saw all your guards dead and you fainted with that amulet on your neck,and for some reason the amulet would not some off as if the chain were apart of you.who attacked you,?¨ Nerra said.Eric did not respond to her question but focused on nothing but the amulet.Then he recognized it as the amulet he had seen the figure give him, but now it was normal as if it was made a few days ago.He wa struck by fear...the same fear he felt when that figure stood above him. ¨It is fine if you do not answer my question,I was just curious. I'm going to go get you food i'll be back,¨Nerra said as she stood and went to leave. ¨Wait,I would like to continue talking with you. You there, you go get my food.¨ He said pointing to the other maid. Without question Nerra came back into the room and the other maid went and left for the kitchen. Nerra came to the side of Eric´s bed and knelt down with both knees touching the ground. ¨What do you want to talk about,¨Nerra said adjusting her knees on the rough floor. ¨sit on the bed, it's more comfortable than the floor¨ Eric told her. Nerra nodded and sat on the corner of the

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