The Hidden People

Chapter 24: The Queen of Blood

Jo and Simon get to meet the mysterious adversary of the King of Bone. The Queen of Blood is not quite as they expected. Meanwhile, they wonder if rescue is forthcoming.

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

• Chapter 22: Parley

• Chapter 23: The House of Blood

• New: Chapter 24: The Queen of Blood