A Dark Renaissance
by Derek Paterson
An Historical Fantasy/Horror Novella
—o— Renaissance, n. revival of art, literature; style of art or architecture; rebirth.
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Di Libro
- Letters from Bologna
- Manuela
- The Conspirators
Giovanni & Isabella
The Mermaid Taverna
The Next Morning
Giovanni Visits A House of Ill Repute
The Cathedral
Giovanni's thoughts
Isabella's thoughts
Giovanni's suspicions
Niccolo and Poggio prepare
The Granduc of Genoa
Niccolo contemplates shooting Giovanni
Isabella's further thoughts
A noise from above
Isabella's anguish
Giovanni's burning jealousy
The Conté's thoughts
Niccolo discovers...
Giovanni's anguish
Isabella's wish
Poggio to the rescue
Isabella's consent
Giovanni's puzzlement turns to suspicion
Niccolo and Poggio get ready to shoot
Giovanni hears...
Shots ring out
The escape plan
Father Domenico's surprise
Giovanni's decision
Giovanni and Domenico
Doctor Visconti's cellar
Giovanni pursues Figlio
The Conté's house
The chase ends
Aftermath
Farewells
Leaving Florenz—o—
Letters from Bologna
Sent via Italia Royal Mail Coach Service, 13 apr.
Signor De Aqua:
With the greatest of joy, I confirm that your terms are satisfactory!
I shall depart Bologna on the morning of the 15th, arriving in Florenz on the evening of that same day.
~Sforza.~
Sent via Italia Royal Mail Coach Service, 13 apr.
Finally he has agreed!
You owe me for this one, cousin! This was hard work.
Stefano
Sent via Italia Royal Mail Coach Service, 15 apr.
SCHWERTKAMPFER SWIMS WITH THE FISHES.
In haste, Tomasso
Sent via Italia Royal Mail Coach Service, 15 apr.
Signor De Aqua:
I regret to inform you of a slight delay in my departure from Bologna.
This is due to circumstances beyond my control, namely an entanglement with the authorities over an unlicensed sword duel.
As I was the innocent party, all charges have been dropped.
I shall therefore depart Bologna tomorrow.
~Sforza.~
A DARK RENAISSANCE
by Derek Paterson
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