On the Verge of Lunacy

Today I reread a novella of the Malazan Book of the Fallen series. The book tells how the manservant Emancipor Reese met his masters Bauchelain and Korbal Broach. Readers will recognize the three characters if they read the series. The tale began when Mancy's employer dies and he was forced to look for a job. The city he lived in at that time, Lamentable Moll, was agitated because of a rumoured killer who disembowels his noble victims. Sergeant Guld began an investigation. The King's daughter was also involved when she was found in the crime scene of the killer's latest victim. The Mortal sword of the Sisters was also involved when he vowed he would deliver justice himself. The readers who are already familiar with Bauchelain and Korbal already know who the culprit is so it sort of takes away the anticipation of the things to happen. Mancy's personality however is interesting to make me continue reading. Their past was not also mentioned in the series, so this is a sor...

Photo taken by Cassie Shrill cries of mortal pain have awakened the dead souls in hell. The metallic odor of the sticky red fluid stenched the dry plains. To the beat of the drums and the strange chant of the high priest, the people fall into trance and welcome their death. Blood for life. Blood for a year's harvest. Victims being maimed,burned, dragged, hanged and drowned litter the hungry earth. Headless corpses shake violently. Scattered limbs reach out for what was left of their dignity. The precious human skin is peeled off from its living owner. Blood for life. Blood for a year's harvest. Men become cattles,animals, useless sinners awaiting for their judgment. Their blood ensuring the earth's fertility. Stacked skulls decorate the roads. Torches illuminate lonely shadows behind empty sockets. Souls searching for answers and for justice. Blood for life. Blood for a year's harvest. Death gives way for life. Life feeds death. Such is the fate of soldiers, warriors o...