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Patricia Reding
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Playing With Words
Every once in awhile during the writing process, something will trip off the end of my fingers in a way that leaves me . . . stunned. I wonder then if I'd known the issue all along subconsciously, or if the synapses in my brain just suddenly--in that moment--made a connection that worked for the purposes of my story. Whenever I run across the name of "The Clandest Inn," I find myself contemplating that issue. When I wrote this piece--in the moment of writing--it just . . . came out as the "right" name for an inn run by a spymaster. What do you think? Does it fit? What would you name such an establishment?
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The Oathtakers turned at the end of the street. They rode past a newsboy who cried out the headlines from the daily fliers. Then, after making their way around carriages, people on horseback, and those on foot, they arrived at a small, weathered inn. Unattached to the buildings at its sides, it stood a mere two stories high. Though old, someone clearly maintained it well. From another, even smaller building tucked behind it, horses and carriages came and went. A large oak grew in the front yard, partially concealing from view, a sign hung above the front door that read: The Clandest Inn.
“I love the name of this place!” Jerrett exclaimed with a smile, as the sign came fully into view.
Marshall looked up. “Yes, ‘The Clandest Inn’ is the perfect name for a spymaster’s place.”
When they arrived at the stables, the men dismounted. They handed their reins to the stable boys, whose hair and clothing was mottled with hay dust. After watching the youths walk the horses into the stables, they made their way to the front door.
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