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I started this thread to post my own stories. Some of them are dedicated to CFs members, while others are about my fantasy characters. You are all welcome to my thread. Feel free to explore my fantasy, Your feedback and engagement are greatly appreciated as I share my imagination with you all.
**WARNING**
This work contains graphic descriptions of sex, violence, rape
and torture. It is not intended for reading or downloading by anyone
under the age of 18. If these subjects offend you, do not read on.
All portions of this story are fiction. Any resemblance to persons living
or dead is purely coincidental.
The Wheel of Fate: @Eulalia Betrayed
Eulalia moved gracefully through the corridors of Actius's mansion, her footsteps barely making a sound against the polished marble floors. Despite her status as a slave, there was an air of quiet confidence about her, a demeanor that spoke of intelligence and resilience. Her beauty was undeniable, but it was her inner strength that truly captivated those around her.
With each task she completed for her master, Eulalia approached it with a sense of purpose and dedication that was unmatched. Whether it was tending to the gardens, preparing meals, or attending to Actius's needs, she did so with a level of efficiency and grace that earned her the favor of her master.
Actius himself was a man of ambition and cunning, his rise to wealth and power a testament to his shrewd business acumen. His mansion in the small city of Ammaia stood as a testament to his success, a sprawling estate that spoke of opulence and prestige. Yet despite his achievements, Actius remained ever vigilant, always seeking new opportunities to further his influence and secure his place in society.
And then there was Andonela, Actius's wife, a woman whose beauty was only surpassed by her cunning intellect. She had played a pivotal role in her husband's ascent, using her wit and charm to navigate the treacherous waters of politics and intrigue. Yet beneath her polished exterior lay a simmering jealousy, a resentment towards Eulalia that threatened to boil over at any moment.
It was Andonela who saw an opportunity in the new tax law imposed by the senators, a tax law that forced all masters having more than 20 slaves to pay an extreme amount of money to the roman empire, and Actius had 21 slaves in his mansion. Andonela had a chance to eliminate a potential burden while also saving tons of money. And so she planted the seed in her husband's mind, gently guiding him towards the decision to offer up a slave for execution in the town square instead of selling it.
An execution could be more profitable than selling. They would gain the favour of the townsfolk but in the same time usually the incomes from such ceremonies overcome a lot from just selling a slave.
But Andonela's plan did not end there. She knew that simply offering up any slave would not suffice; it had to be Eulalia. And so she manipulated events behind the scenes, subtly maneuvering the pieces into place until Eulalia found herself unwittingly thrust into the heart of the lottery.
Adonela understood that her husband was hesitant to include his favorite slave in the lottery. However, she skillfully persuaded him by emphasizing the minimal probability of her being the one to lose. Actius recognized that the risk was relatively low, balancing the potential accusations of discrimination against maintaining the loyalty and respect of his subjects.
When Actius consented to Eulalia, his captivating young slave, participating in the lottery, Adonela had only to set her up losing in the lottery.
The news of Actius's decision to hold a lottery spread swiftly among the slaves, rippling through the corridors and chambers of the mansion like a sudden gust of wind. In the ensuing days, a palpable air of anxiety and apprehension permeated the mansion's atmosphere, casting a shadow over the entire household. Whispers echoed through the halls, conversations hushed in anticipation of the impending announcement.
Actius, with an air of solemnity, gathered his subjects together to disclose his decree. Standing amidst the assembly, his commanding presence contrasted with the tension that hung heavy in the air, he declared that one of them would be chosen through a lottery, a decision met with a mixture of resignation and fear among the slaves. There would be no exceptions; all would stand equal before fate's arbitrary hand.
On the fateful day of the lottery, the mansion's expansive yard became the stage for the unfolding drama. The slaves, a sea of apprehensive faces, assembled in orderly rows, the men leading the procession followed by the women, with Eulalia, graceful yet burdened by the weight of her beauty and vulnerability, lingering at the rear.
Among them, Asad stood out, a figure of authority among the slaves. His origins traced back to distant Arab lands, his weathered features a testament to a life of servitude and resilience. Adonela's confidant and enforcer, his skills of fulfilling all his mistress dirty tasks and his loyalty earned him privileges within the mansion walls, though his allegiance lay ultimately with his mistress.
The lottery a simple process that belied the gravity of its implications. A small sack, containing twenty black stones and one solitary white stone, served as the vessel of fate. Each slave, with bated breath and trembling hands, reached into the sack, fingers grazing the cool surface of the stones, knowing that their destiny hung precariously in the balance.
Asad, entrusted with the task of conducting the lottery, executed his role with a practiced deceit. Concealing the white stone between his small finger and thumb, he feigned impartiality as he pretended mixing the stones in the sack while still beholding the stone at the botom of the sack, ensuring that Eulalia, the unwitting pawn in a game of power and intrigue, would receive the fatal marker.
One by one, the slaves retrieved their stones, their expressions betraying a mixture of hope and dread as they clutched their fate tightly in their grasp. And then, it was Eulalia's turn, the only one left to pick her stone. With a sense of foreboding weighing heavily upon her, she reached into the sack, unaware of the sinister machinations at play.
Asad released the white stone into her waiting hand, sealing her fate with a silent, calculated maneuver. He returned to his place among the slaves, a silent witness to the unfolding tragedy.
With the lottery concluded, Actius and Adonela approached the assembled slaves, their gazes solemn yet unreadable. As instructed, the slaves slowly revealed their stones, the tension palpable as Actius's eyes scanned the rows for the telltale marker of misfortune.
And then, from the end of the line, a sob rent the air, the sound piercing through the silence like a dagger to the heart. Actius's breath caught in his throat, his heart heavy with a weight he could scarcely bear, as he beheld the damning evidence of "fate's" cruel hand.
**WARNING**
This work contains graphic descriptions of sex, violence, rape
and torture. It is not intended for reading or downloading by anyone
under the age of 18. If these subjects offend you, do not read on.
All portions of this story are fiction. Any resemblance to persons living
or dead is purely coincidental.
The Wheel of Fate: @Eulalia Betrayed
Eulalia moved gracefully through the corridors of Actius's mansion, her footsteps barely making a sound against the polished marble floors. Despite her status as a slave, there was an air of quiet confidence about her, a demeanor that spoke of intelligence and resilience. Her beauty was undeniable, but it was her inner strength that truly captivated those around her.
With each task she completed for her master, Eulalia approached it with a sense of purpose and dedication that was unmatched. Whether it was tending to the gardens, preparing meals, or attending to Actius's needs, she did so with a level of efficiency and grace that earned her the favor of her master.
Actius himself was a man of ambition and cunning, his rise to wealth and power a testament to his shrewd business acumen. His mansion in the small city of Ammaia stood as a testament to his success, a sprawling estate that spoke of opulence and prestige. Yet despite his achievements, Actius remained ever vigilant, always seeking new opportunities to further his influence and secure his place in society.
And then there was Andonela, Actius's wife, a woman whose beauty was only surpassed by her cunning intellect. She had played a pivotal role in her husband's ascent, using her wit and charm to navigate the treacherous waters of politics and intrigue. Yet beneath her polished exterior lay a simmering jealousy, a resentment towards Eulalia that threatened to boil over at any moment.
It was Andonela who saw an opportunity in the new tax law imposed by the senators, a tax law that forced all masters having more than 20 slaves to pay an extreme amount of money to the roman empire, and Actius had 21 slaves in his mansion. Andonela had a chance to eliminate a potential burden while also saving tons of money. And so she planted the seed in her husband's mind, gently guiding him towards the decision to offer up a slave for execution in the town square instead of selling it.
An execution could be more profitable than selling. They would gain the favour of the townsfolk but in the same time usually the incomes from such ceremonies overcome a lot from just selling a slave.
But Andonela's plan did not end there. She knew that simply offering up any slave would not suffice; it had to be Eulalia. And so she manipulated events behind the scenes, subtly maneuvering the pieces into place until Eulalia found herself unwittingly thrust into the heart of the lottery.
Adonela understood that her husband was hesitant to include his favorite slave in the lottery. However, she skillfully persuaded him by emphasizing the minimal probability of her being the one to lose. Actius recognized that the risk was relatively low, balancing the potential accusations of discrimination against maintaining the loyalty and respect of his subjects.
When Actius consented to Eulalia, his captivating young slave, participating in the lottery, Adonela had only to set her up losing in the lottery.
The news of Actius's decision to hold a lottery spread swiftly among the slaves, rippling through the corridors and chambers of the mansion like a sudden gust of wind. In the ensuing days, a palpable air of anxiety and apprehension permeated the mansion's atmosphere, casting a shadow over the entire household. Whispers echoed through the halls, conversations hushed in anticipation of the impending announcement.
Actius, with an air of solemnity, gathered his subjects together to disclose his decree. Standing amidst the assembly, his commanding presence contrasted with the tension that hung heavy in the air, he declared that one of them would be chosen through a lottery, a decision met with a mixture of resignation and fear among the slaves. There would be no exceptions; all would stand equal before fate's arbitrary hand.
On the fateful day of the lottery, the mansion's expansive yard became the stage for the unfolding drama. The slaves, a sea of apprehensive faces, assembled in orderly rows, the men leading the procession followed by the women, with Eulalia, graceful yet burdened by the weight of her beauty and vulnerability, lingering at the rear.
Among them, Asad stood out, a figure of authority among the slaves. His origins traced back to distant Arab lands, his weathered features a testament to a life of servitude and resilience. Adonela's confidant and enforcer, his skills of fulfilling all his mistress dirty tasks and his loyalty earned him privileges within the mansion walls, though his allegiance lay ultimately with his mistress.
The lottery a simple process that belied the gravity of its implications. A small sack, containing twenty black stones and one solitary white stone, served as the vessel of fate. Each slave, with bated breath and trembling hands, reached into the sack, fingers grazing the cool surface of the stones, knowing that their destiny hung precariously in the balance.
Asad, entrusted with the task of conducting the lottery, executed his role with a practiced deceit. Concealing the white stone between his small finger and thumb, he feigned impartiality as he pretended mixing the stones in the sack while still beholding the stone at the botom of the sack, ensuring that Eulalia, the unwitting pawn in a game of power and intrigue, would receive the fatal marker.
One by one, the slaves retrieved their stones, their expressions betraying a mixture of hope and dread as they clutched their fate tightly in their grasp. And then, it was Eulalia's turn, the only one left to pick her stone. With a sense of foreboding weighing heavily upon her, she reached into the sack, unaware of the sinister machinations at play.
Asad released the white stone into her waiting hand, sealing her fate with a silent, calculated maneuver. He returned to his place among the slaves, a silent witness to the unfolding tragedy.
With the lottery concluded, Actius and Adonela approached the assembled slaves, their gazes solemn yet unreadable. As instructed, the slaves slowly revealed their stones, the tension palpable as Actius's eyes scanned the rows for the telltale marker of misfortune.
And then, from the end of the line, a sob rent the air, the sound piercing through the silence like a dagger to the heart. Actius's breath caught in his throat, his heart heavy with a weight he could scarcely bear, as he beheld the damning evidence of "fate's" cruel hand.