Go and Tell the Morning Star (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 11)

by Alaya Dawn Johnson, Paul Witcover, Ellen Kushner, Tessa Gratton, Mary Anne Mohanraj

2016 · Serial Box

Madness stalks the halls of Tremontaine House in the heartwrenching eleventh episode of Tremontaine, the episodic online serial set in the world of Ellen Kushner's Swordspoint. Afraid that he is losing his mind, Will looks for comfort in Rafe's arms. Rafe, meanwhile, blames himself for his lover's condition. And when Kaab hears of Diane's childhood and her long-ago encounter with Rupert Hawke, new questions arise that can only be answered within the walls of Tremontaine House itself. This episode is brought to you by Alaya Dawn Johnson, who is on a first-name basis with the Morning Star.

Lies in Our Stars (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 9)

by Paul Witcover, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Ellen Kushner, Tessa Gratton, Mary Anne Mohanraj

2016 · Serial Box

Plots within plots ratchet up the intrigue in this week's installment of Tremontaine, the episodic web series set in Ellen Kushner's Swordpoint universe. A moment of staggering inspiration and insight sets events in motion that have the potential to fracture friendships, shatter alliances, and remake the balance of power in the city . . . and the world. As Micah explores the implications of her discovery, and Rafe moves quickly to exploit them, Kaab is faced with a calamity that threatens not only her own future, but that of her family and the Kinwiinik people. This episode is brought to you by Paul Witcover, who comes at the changing of the tides to throw our heroes for a whirl.

Shadowroot (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 10)

by Joel Derfner, Paul Witcover, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Ellen Kushner, Tessa Gratton, Mary Anne Mohanraj

2016 · Serial Box

Flashing swords and eerie dreams set the stage for murder in the tenth installment of Tremontaine, the episodic online serial set in the world of Ellen Kushner's beloved Swordspoint. When Tess finds herself plagued by nightmares of the murdered Ben, Kaab vows to solve the case. But she may never get the chance, for Reynald is on her trail, with more murder on his mind. Meanwhile, Will tells Diane of Micah's discovery, but her response is not what he had hoped for. And Micah gets an unexpected job offer. This episode is brought to you by Joel Derfner, who always adds a dash of the unexpected to his prose.

A City Without Chocolate (Tremontaine Season 1 Episode 8)

by Alaya Dawn Johnson, Paul Witcover, Ellen Kushner, Tessa Gratton, Mary Anne Mohanraj

2016 · Serial Box

A shortage of chocolate sets the City on edge in this bittersweet installment of the Web's favorite episodic serial! Diane's secret arrangement with the Balam family bears fruit as a strategic withholding of chocolate wreaks havoc on the city's social fabric, from the Hill to Riverside. But Kaab has her own private stash, for which she has a special use in mind, involving a certain pretty forger. Meanwhile, Rafe sits for his exams, with his dreams of starting his own school hanging in the balance. Diane ploys all her wit and wiles upon the Dragon Chancellor. This episode is brought to you by Alaya Dawn Johnson, who takes her chocolate with a dusting of chili powder and not so much as a smidgen of cream.