The Steward's Silent War
You are a noble house's last line of defense—uncover the poisoner before the final heir falls.
As the head steward of House Vael, you've spent years managing its secrets, debts, and hidden alliances. But when the heirs begin dying one by one, you realize a rival house is systematically poisoning them. With your lowly position as cover, you must navigate the treacherous politics of the court, protect the remaining heirs, and unmask the assassin—all while the house teeters on the brink of collapse. The killer is always one step ahead, and the clock is ticking.
The story begins
The tremor in your hand is barely visible as you set the silver tray down. The clink of crystal against porcelain is the only sound in the dim corridor, and you hold your breath until it fades.
Lord Aldric's voice carries through the study door, thin and reedy—a shadow of the commanding tone you remember from your first year in his service. "The physician says it's the wasting sickness. Same as the others."
You were not summoned. That is what gnaws at you as you press your ear to the oak. A steward belongs in the study when the lord discusses household matters, yet here you are, listening through a door like a common spy, because you saw the pattern no one else would name.
Three heirs. Three toasts with the '84 Rhennish.
Your fingers find the key to the cellar, cold iron against your hip. You've memorized every bottle's placement, every vintage's provenance. You know the '84 was moved last week. You know who requested it.
The door swings open, and Lady Seraphine stands before you, her dark eyes narrowing. "Steward. Eavesdropping is a servant's offense."
What happens next is up to you.
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