The story starting tomorrow was written during my
vacation a couple of weeks ago—since I wrote about its evolution over four
days, it’s only fair to give it air time now that it’s finished.
It’s set in Imperial Russia, but the characters and
the royal family name are absolutely fictitious. Historic accuracy is becoming
an oxymoron as modern day writers seek to create something new where everything
has been done. I wasn’t trying to be historically accurate here, because the
story isn’t about Russian history. It’s about people. Not vampires, not angels,
not warrior magicians. People. Okay, rich people (mostly), but fragile mortals
all the same. I’ve kept the working title despite using the word “Tsar” in the
text; the same goes for Viktor’s position within the family. He is very much
the King’s Man.
I can overwork a piece to death and I want this one to
remain as fresh and raw as it was written. It’s a tale of love, loss, and
loyalty. None of those virtues need much airbrushing.
Enjoy.
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