His Last Duchess

In this short story, Nakia takes the place of her friend in an arranged marriage to a cold-blooded duke. She has a plan to neutralize the duke and seize power, but first she must deal with her friend who keeps forgetting they switched names, the duke's lecherous cousin, the ghost of the previous duchess, and the crowded hallways of the castle.

Part of the "Break Bites" Series: Stories short enough to read when you get a break from your everyday activities.