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Ballad: Mister William
Mister William begins his tale not as a villain but as a model of propriety, admired by neighbors and respected by peers. For years, his life flowed without turbulence—kind, thoughtful, and honest to a fault. Yet even a life so spotless began to itch with curiosity. He questioned whether a single lapse into wrongdoing might not ruin him but instead round out his understanding of life. To him, sin was like a dash of salt in a bland soup—a seasoning, not a stain. Dismissing petty crimes as vulgar, he…-
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The Bumboat Woman's Story begins not with cannon fire or sweeping sails, but with the voice of an aging woman who remembers her youth with humor, longing, and pride. At sixty, she was still sprightly, her eyes sparkling enough to charm an entire fleet. Known around Portsmouth Bay, she ran her bumboat with efficiency and flair, delivering buns, beer, and smiles to the men aboard. Among her regulars was Lieutenant Belaye, commander of the HOT CROSS BUN—a vessel more modest than its name suggested. He…-
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Ballad: The Two Ogres
The Two Ogres reside deep within the enchanted grove of Wickham Wold, far from the reach of townsfolk and even farther from predictable morality. One, Applebody Bland, views himself as a just force, punishing only children who act badly. The other, James M'Alpine, cloaks his cruelty behind a polished wit, rationalizing his delight in devouring well-behaved children with a twisted logic. Both ogres, though differing in targets, see themselves as upholders of balance in a world too eager to judge by…-
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Ballad: Little Oliver
Little Oliver spends his days not just in service, but in silent admiration, tucked away beneath the grandeur of Earl Joyce’s estate. Though only a page, his heart is filled with thoughts far too vast for his station. He watches Lady Minnie-Haha move through sunlit halls and across rose-strewn gardens, her presence as melodic as her name implies. His love for her is quiet but unwavering, stitched into the seams of his uniform and the hours he spends polishing silverware that reflects her face. He knows…-
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Ballad: Pasha Bailey Ben
Pasha Bailey Ben stands tall—figuratively more than literally—as a ruler surrounded not by fear or formality but by delightfully strange rituals and even stranger companions. His ten tails, each a symbol of pride, sway in rhythm with a palace life ruled less by logic and more by whimsical surprises. Presents pour in from grateful pilgrims: a mix of onions, scented candles, cold beef, and items so disconnected in purpose they resemble a child’s dream more than diplomatic tribute. Among them are white…-
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Ballad: Lieutenant-Colonel Flare
Lieutenant-Colonel Flare inspires a reimagining of leadership, far removed from the noise of battle and the glitter of medals. His command is not marked by discipline through fear, but by nurturing through kindness. Among his ranks, soldiers live more like poets than warriors, exchanging drills for delicate crafts, and treating every task—no matter how domestic—with gentle pride. This softness, however, is not weakness. It reflects a conscious rejection of violence, where strength is measured in mercy…-
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Ballad: Lost Mr. Blake
Lost Mr. Blake reveals a witty tale of contradiction, where a man known more for sin than sanctity becomes the unexpected focus of a religious woman’s reformist heart. Mr. Blake, neither cruel nor dishonest, simply finds no charm in the trappings of institutional piety. He smokes on Sundays, scoffs at clerical debates, and gives alms only when it suits his humor or benefits someone directly. Rules, especially those dressed in lace and liturgy, do not sway him. He lives according to his own logic—a…-
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Ballad: The Baby’s Vengeance
The Baby's Vengeance opens with a haunting scene in a grimy corner of Somers Town, where a man named Paley Voltaire, once swaddled in wealth, lies wasted in a rented room. His breath is short, and his gaze flickers with regret, not merely for his failing health, but for the years wasted in indulgence and folly. Paley’s inheritance, once grand, has been consumed by reckless choices—champagne, cards, and companions who disappeared when the gold ran dry. He is advised by a doctor to seek better air in…-
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The Captain And The Mermaids presents an unusual yet charming tale from the briny deep, where the admiration of mythical beings meets the vanity of man. Captain Capel Cleggs, known more for his decency than his stature, never anticipated that a simple habit—standing by his ship’s open port with his legs on display—would draw an audience. But there they gathered, the mermaids, lured not by siren songs this time, but by the curious allure of well-formed human legs clad in polished hose. To them, the…
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Annie Protheroe finds her story woven into one of the most unusual romantic tragedies to grace the streets of Stratford-le-Bow. A modest post office clerk by day and a tender-hearted dreamer by nature, Annie becomes deeply involved with Gilbert Clay—a man feared by many, admired by some, and known to all as the local executioner. Their courtship thrives in the strangest of places: quiet graveyards, shaded gardens, and whispered exchanges under an elderberry tree. In their world, gallows and hanging ropes…
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