Three wine themed dark drabbles for you this week (well, two dark drabbles and one cheeky one). Enjoy.
Days of Wine and Religion
“May blessings be upon you, High Priestess. We are honoured by your arrival in our humble temple.” The head monk bowed, falling in step as she swept past him. “We’ve prepared food and drink for you after your journey.”
“Your meager fare? No. My personal chef handles my food.”
“Of course, High Priestess. Perhaps, though, some Silver Moon wine?”
“Silver Moon? In that case…” The High Priestess smiled at the monk, and wine was brought to her.
After one sip, her lips turned blue, and she collapsed. The monk barked an order, “Now go kill the rest of her unbelievers.”
Whines and Punishment
“What is wrong with you? I asked one thing, one thing! Look at this mess. Red stains splashed everywhere. We’ll never get this cleaned up in time. If we get caught, it’s your fault!”
“My fault? None of this was my idea. You’re the criminal mastermind! I just wanted to watch TV.”
“What is going on here?” A gruff older man strode in the den, glaring at the two arguing teenagers. “Can’t you two ever get along? Wait…is that broken glass on the floor a bottle of my wine? If that is the Merlot you two are grounded for life!”
Wine and Truth
“The crucial ingredient, of course, is the bitter herb. Mixed into the wine, it loosens the tongue before it slowly kills you. No cure, and only the most skilled of healers can detect it after death. A wondrous murder weapon.”
“Why? I thought you loved me.”
“It isn’t personal my dear, you were a lovely dalliance, but my employer is known for his impatience, and you wouldn’t give up your secrets any other way. He needs the names of your fellow rebels.”
“Bastard!”
“Indeed, but I shall remember you fondly, and drink a glass of wine occasionally in your name.”
Also, watch for another post tomorrow with a special announcement…
Be Afraid of the Dark 
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