Excerpt:
A plush, red couch adorned in silver with tiny tasselled pillows sat in the middle of the large, dark room. The windows were high and the silver moonlight poked through the leafy trees, casting an eerie glow on the nearly bare chamber. The couch was of high design and surrounded by tiny, whisking candle flames, blowing in the slight draft of evening air. Spartan though the room was, a book rested on the seat, its weight heavy on the overstuffed couch.
The candles smelled of pure wax and fire, though the room also had a slight tinge of incense, mild hints of sweet spices mixed with flame. The area was fairly large and with simple décor, several small wooden chairs spread out to surround the couch. A large painting was hung between the two windows of a beautiful maiden with dark hair and a pregnant stomach, splayed outdoors in the woods across a large rock. The painting was expertly made and richly framed though the colours were dark and subdued, giving it an almost haunting look in the flickering light.


