Stirring from an uneasy sleep, Kardone roused slowly. He had not slept well after the mixed reports he had received from his scouts the day before. Six companies of men had been sent to secure the Nearlands. The cleansing of his castle and city had gone off relatively smoothly. In contrast, heavy losses had beenContinue reading “Veryyn’s Tale, part 8”
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Veryyn’s Tale, part 7
“I am not one to speak of my personal business before a proper introduction. I believe that an elf from the west would be more rare a sight than visitors from Garamas. What is your name?.” Perthran said pointedly. Veryyn was confused. In his many long years, he had never heard of such a place,Continue reading “Veryyn’s Tale, part 7”
Veryyn’s Tale, Part 6
Veryyn cleaned his slender blade in the low grass and stooped low to give his four-legged friend some attention. Barron wallowed in the affection from his master. The elf felt no remorse for the quick deaths he had given. A great anger boiled inside of him, as we began his quick walk back to theContinue reading “Veryyn’s Tale, Part 6”
Veryyn’s Tale, Part 5
Garrett hastened his step as the dogs picked up fresh scent. “Yaevagrim, look there!” He exclaimed. From the beaten path, the small party had strayed maybe half a mile at the dogs’ signal. In front of them nestled between two trees was a low shelter. “Stragglers, round them up, men.” Yaevagrim called his dogs toContinue reading “Veryyn’s Tale, Part 5”
Veryyn’s Tale, Part 4
A great rumbling filled the valley. An exhausted Evie allowed her eyes to open, and quickly she shook Veryyn awake. “Veryyn, Something’s happening!” Evie said nervously. Together they crawled out of their inconspicuous shelter. The sun was already rising high in the sky. “We slept too well Evie.” Veryyn said. His dreams had come tooContinue reading “Veryyn’s Tale, Part 4”
Veryyn’s Tale, Part 3
Veryyn awoke with a jolt. Anxious dreams kept him from proper rest, but surely he could lay idle no longer. Crawling out of the large bed, he dressed and made for the entryway. Barron stirred and circled about his feet. “I need to see the sky. You too bud?” Veryyn spoke softly so as notContinue reading “Veryyn’s Tale, Part 3”
Veryyn’s Tale, Part 2
As the sunlight streamed in through the narrow stone windows, the captain sat in a tall, intricately carved chair pondering the events of the night prior. The blue crushed velvet cushion still felt foreign to him, despite his time as acting steward of the proud city. A loud knock came from the door. “Enter.” KardoneContinue reading “Veryyn’s Tale, Part 2”
Veryyn’s Tale, Part 1
“Grab ‘em!” The guardsmen shouted as they pursued Veryyn and Barron swiftly down a dirty, mostly forgotten dead-end alleyway. Cornered now, Veryyn calmed his companion. “Easy boy…” Barron released a low snarl, his face contorted and viney. “Come now, you’ve nowhere to go, outlaw. Calm your beast and come with us. The captain is veryContinue reading “Veryyn’s Tale, Part 1”
Heart of Gold
In the symphony of despair, where notes of surrender dance with shadows, I found strength cloaked in the tattered shreds of peace abandoned. The tongues of this world, like serpents, spew venomous songs that whisper deceit, claiming debts from a universe indifferent to pleas. It’s a cruel waltz, where love and loyalty are not commoditiesContinue reading “Heart of Gold”
“No Thank You” Challenge
Attached is a piece of flash fiction, with exactly 100 words including the phrase “no thank you”. Let’s see yours! My digital timekeeper unrelentingly shrieked its call to awakening, wrenching me from a dreamless slumber. At 7 a.m., a cruel hour, I grappled with the semi-darkness, my hand blindly questing for the snooze button. NoContinue reading ““No Thank You” Challenge”
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