Once, a very long time ago, two great kingdoms; Maviki of the dark skinned and Elionis of the fair skinned, were united but fate brought about a 100 year Blood War. Divided by hate but desperate for peace, the kingdoms agreed to never crossover into each other's territories. 

No trade or intermarriages were to be done so imagine the horror that be fell Eclipse of Maviki, when she gave birth to an albino girl. 

Thrown out of her village due to ignorance, Eclipse wonders in the darkest forest. It is there that she is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice that drastically changes the life of her daughter, Martina, and ultimately leads to the death of millions. 
                                 ...

She gazed into her brown eyes and cupped the side of her face. "I am not possessed. I'm the monster they created."

"And who I'm I?" She shakily asked, not daring to break eye contact, even by blinking. 

Bringing her lips closer to hers, she whispered ever so tenderly, "You are my love."

I Am Not Possessed

Three thin lime green snakes curled around a plate of mashed potatoes and were careful enough not to drop a handle less silver cup of milk. Flies flew around the food and Martina did nothing to shoo them away. 


Her lifeless eyes stared ahead into nothingness. Trapped in her own thoughts, she did not see the dwarf looking at her with concern. He quietly approached her and was about to pick up her plate when a snake lashed at him. He quickly pulled his hand away but tripped and fell. 


The dwarf groaned and pulled himself up. He furrowed at Martina who was still staring into space. It was clear to him that the ruckus he caused did not break her trance. She was far gone in her thoughts—almost as if, she was no longer there. 


Nzelu's sudden sigh startled the dwarf. He bowed and paved the way for Nzelu to approach Martina. Nzelu paid him no attention and squatted down in front of Martina. He cleared his throat at her, but she did not break free from her thoughts. 


Chapter 15 - Vengeful Heart