RELUCTANT LADY by Tyree Campbell

Almost every lake has a Lady assigned to it. Garnet doesn’t care for her assignment, and prefers a more exciting life. Vianna’s task is to get her to go back in and accept her responsibilities. But what possible argument can she use to persuade her.

Campbell’s story reveals the true purpose of Ladies of the Lake, and it’s not what you’ve heard.

“Reluctant Lady” was first published under the title “Acorns” in Aoife’s Kiss, June 2010.

It won the 2nd Place Darrell Award in 2011.