(A series I stared but haven't finished yet, called "The Song")
Part 1:
Alegra was an accomplished singer in the Empire.
Everyone came from far and wide to hear the woman's beautiful voice.
But this attention drew jealousy from the Emperor's wife, who sought to have her own voice be heard.
And so, she had the lovely Alegra framed. She was sentenced to crucifixion.
A crowd was drawn to the execution site, as was to be expected.
Several men dragged the condemned girl up the trunk of the large tree, found an good place and nailed her.
Many in the crowd began to weep for Alegra, while the Empress watch from afar with a smile.
But what came next surprised her.
Alegra pushed herself to a standing position, closed her eyes and began to sing for the crowd.
Hours passed, her position changed, but the song remained constant.I
Alegra's voice never drifted.