Oh dear, here we go.

Shizune heard the rough footsteps just before the hatch opened up to blind her with mid-day sunlight.  Taking a deep breath of fresh air, she used it all in a gasp as she was roughly unchained and hauled out of the small space, then dragged up to the deck. Her hands were tied behind her back, a loop of rope tied around her neck ( Read more... )

I heard them speak of land today. I don't know how much time I have left. I'm tired of huddling here below deck in the stuffiness and gloom. Even if they do sell me, like they threatened to, at least I would see the sun again. Stowing away was a mistake, one I will be very careful about making again, but if I could get off the ship, perhaps I could ( Read more... )