The Hidden People

Chapter 22: Parley

In Chapter 22, Jo, Simon and Annurin attend a parley with the House of Blood, in an effort to avoid war. They’re nervous about what Mama has planned, possibly with good reason.

I hope you are enjoying the story. If you have any feedback, I’d love to hear it. The full chapter list is below:

• Chapter 1: The Café

• Chapter 2: The Pickles

• Chapter 3: The well, again

• Chapter 4: A strange place

• Chapter 5: Capture

• Chapter 6: The Bone King

• Chapter 7: An awkward conversation

• Chapter 8: Méabh

• Chapter 9: The Prince of Skulls

• Chapter 10: A drink or two

• Chapter 11: Signs of Henny

• Chapter 12: Blood Crows

• Chapter 13: A brother is found

• Chapter 14: The scrying ring

• Chapter 15: The Tower of Skulls

• Chapter 16: The Pact of Blood and Bone

• Chapter 17: An uncomfortable dinner

• Chapter 18: An ill-omened funeral

• Chapter 19: Initiation

• Chapter 20: Sweet honeycomb

• Chapter 21: An offer of parley

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