I'm rather impressed by the of the word 'churn'. Most people mistakenly say 'turn' but the saying is making a reference to butter churns. It's a much more descriptive picture to paint.
Maxi hugged her forearms as her skin broke out in goosebumps. Her nursemaid used to tell her tales about the wicked occultists who were banished to the north after suffering a terrible defeat in their war against the church. The mention of their exploits made her stomach churn in fear.
Under the Oak Tree
Fantasy · Suji Kim
It WAS ten tablecloth sized sheets. He had a thick bundle of papers and he took one out and flattened it. I bet she filled every square inch of that paper, too. I think he's right, this is a form of torture.
Practically on the verge of tears, the high mage extracted a folded page from the bundle and flattened it. Maxi shrieked and hastily tried to cover the letter's contents. Ignoring her distress, Ranulf dangled the parchment — about the size of a tablecloth — in front of her eyes.
Under the Oak Tree
Fantasy · Suji Kim
My mother and grandmother both have a tendency to go somewhat limp and roll with it. It looks very dramatic, but not many broken bones.
"My lady, I cannot stress enough, do not close your eyes when charging! You must observe your opponent's movements at all times! And maintaining your balance is vital. It is the lack of attention to your stance that makes you stumble whenever you're required to move with any haste. No, no! You must coordinate your arms and legs when you run. That is precisely why you keep losing bal— Break your fall with your hands! Why do you crash head first?! It can only be a lack of natural reflexes."
Under the Oak Tree
Fantasy · Suji Kim