Shakespeare Ohio Novels & Stories

She’s speechless. I merely recap, verbatim, “The descent into darkness by an antihero in Macbeth. The comedic relief of Much Ado About Nothing. The intensity of Othello. The romanticism and tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, of course. And the magical fantasy of The Tempest. Then... There’s the madness of Hamlet.” “I—” Words apparently fail her. So I give a shrug and modestly say, “They’re not first editions or from the original Globe, but they are from the Globe.”

Scarlet clapped above her, as did Caleb, Polly, Sam, Lily, and all her coven members. Slowly, Caitlin felt herself coming back into her world, to her reality. She reached up and clapped, letting the tears roll down her cheeks. Finally, after the actors had taken several bows, they parted ways for a long figure, who walked out onto the stage. Caitlin's heart stopped, as she realized who it was. It was Shakespeare. William Shakespeare was standing before her, just feet away, dressed in a traditional Elizabethan wardrobe. He bowed, and the applause deepened even further.

“They do it once a year.” “A show?” Scarlet asked, smiling. He could hear the excitement in her voice. Sage turned to her and smiled. “Your favorite play,” he said. “Romeo and Juliet. They’re performing it outdoors, just like they used to in Shakespeare’s time. They do it right at the edge of the Hudson River, with the sky and the mountains as their backdrop. It is the most powerful thing you’ve ever seen.”

“When I’m with you, I feel free. Truly free. I know that sounds weird, because I am an Alpha, and I’m not going to whine about the burden of ruling.” “Heavy lies the head that wears the crown.’” “Shakespeare was right. Makes me think he met shifters at one point.” I laugh joyfully. We’re talking about Shakespeare while our bodies are joined. “Why does everyone make fun of me when I say that?” I kiss him sweetly. “I’m not ‘everyone.’” With a sensual smile, he says, “Indeed you’re not. But what was so funny, then?” “Of course, Shakespeare met shifters. The man wrote about ghosts, witches, and fairies.”