The Usher's Bride

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to the damned soul who dwelled upon its banks. The air was heavy with the

gated thr treacherous waters. The wooden hull creaked and groanrd beneat

yx, guiding them to their final destination. I had performed this task for eons, wat

nease that settled in the pit of my stomach. It was a sensation I had grown accu

s and weaknesses filled me withe a sense of dread. I was a creature of the underworl

ting me out of my reverie. I turned to see a figure standing on the shor

as my

or a moment, I forgot to breathe. There was something ab

embered my duty and the role i was destined to play. I r

nd reassuring. "It's time to

smiled wryly and st

o get away from my in-laws," she s

taken aback by h

welcome to the underworld, I'm sure you'll find it a real famil

d the bent forward to whisper i