The Gambler

On an adventure, Belle of Avonlea finds herself in a tavern, playing a game of chance with a mysterious stranger. The stranger makes a most unusual wager, and shows her an oddly-shaped dagger, with an even odder name inscribed on the blade. How will Belle go forward from there? (Written for deliriumsdelight7 on Tumblr.) Eventual long-form slow-burn. Rated M for now, just in case.