Fates Attendant – Samer Rabadi

She watched as he paced back and forth, acting as if he were unable to decide between the figurines of Sanzu and those of the local wildlife. Hong Fei sighed at how long Ma Shun was taking, and that seemed a sign for the shopkeeper to strike. She came up beside him and said with a kindly voice, “The ferret badger may seem an unassuming animal at first, but farmers keep them near their storehouses to hunt rats and other rodents.”

She picked up the figurine in front of him with obvious pride. “This one is a product of our workshop, crafted by a master artisan.” Hong Fei had been looking without looking, relying on his peripheral vision to keep track of his surroundings while his attention remained fixed on Ma Shun.

Now, he examined the figurine more closely. The one in front of him was indeed of a ferret badger. Its lines were sharp, yet there was a spiritedness missing—a liveliness Little River Stick had been able to capture. The shop was perhaps not as good as Hong Fei had expected. The shopkeeper saw the slight frown on his face, and her own smile faded. “Do you have a thought about the quality of our artisans?” she asked, her left brow twitching. “No, no, this is fine,” Hong Fei replied.

“But it seems you do,” the shopkeeper observed. “I can see it—” She paused when Hong Fei looked up and she saw the entirety of his face, covered in scabs. “Are you an artisan working in stone?” she asked. “You dare to make judgements about my art?” At this, Hong Fei decided it was time to leave. He would let Ma Shun sleep for now and observe him at night instead, yet the shopkeeper grabbed his shoulder before he could leave.

“I’d like to see you produce something better,” she pressed. “Where’s your workshop?” Hong Fei wondered at what exactly he’d done to anger her. “I assure you, I don’t think poorly of the craftsmanship. I’m sure the quality is fine for the clientele you serve.” The shopkeeper’s grip tightened. “You… you wouldn’t recognize good craftsmanship if it smacked you in the face! Or was that what happened to you already?

Did the stone rebel under your clumsy hands?” Hong Fei’s frown deepened. He shook off her grip and turned to leave in earnest.

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The publication/use of these trademarks is not authorized, associated with, or sponsored by the trademark owners. Copyright © 2026 by Samer Rabadi Cover art by Alejandro Colucci www.samerrabadi.com OceanofPDF.com For Mary, my heart now and always. I’m also grateful for the support of the communities on Royal Road and Patreon. Finally, I’d like to thank Lois Bujold for all the wonderful stories. She’s one of my favorite authors, and a few scenes in Fate’s Attendant are an homage to The Curse of Chalion.

OceanofPDF.com Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Chapter 31 Chapter 32 Chapter 33 Chapter 34 Chapter 35 Chapter 36 Chapter 37 Chapter 38 Chapter 39 Chapter 40 Chapter 41 Chapter 42 Chapter 43 Chapter 44 Chapter 45 Chapter 46 Chapter 47 Chapter 48 Chapter 49 Chapter 50 Chapter 51 Chapter 52 Chapter 53 Chapter 54 Hong Fei’s Card at the End of Fate’s Attendant Also by Samer Rabadi About the Author OceanofPDF.com 1 Hong Fei knew there would be trouble as soon as he heard the horses.

His heart raced at the sound of the rapid drumming of their hooves. The riders were either soldiers or bandits. No one else would drive their mounts so, and in such numbers.

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