One Voice After All
“I gotchu, battle!” That was Richards’ voice. Was it? Perhaps it was only a dream, a stinging hot dream. “I.” That was hardly a sentence. “Got.” Barker tried…
Choosing a battleground
Avebury is an idyllic village in the English countryside. From every angle it is a colourful and warm place. A sedate life brings easy smiles to its residents…
Last Name
The soldier brandished his sword in gauntlet-spiked hands. “I am Radrock of Kellyster! Mine is the name that will echo in your dying ears!” From atop the…
How Much for the Orc?
Javier cocked his redblade and sent a thrust at the orc’s green throat. The afternoon bazaar ground to a halt; the crowd gawked. “Who’s this now?” quipped the…
The Spectral Force VS Ramses II
“Kneel! Kneel before Ramses the Great!” Cleric dodged one of the magical plasma bolts which the self-proclaimed pharaoh was unleashing with alarming rapidity…
Of Mice And Gingerbread Men
Her vision swam. A rush of air swirled about her, and although her feet were firmly planted on the floor, the sensation was that of a long fall. The world…
The Knight's Prayer
Every clash of the sword, every whip in the air, every step in the dust was another move forward to victory or death. Either one would be honorable, for it…
sea water, an end
At the last moment before she was to be consumed, Jur lept for her. His form curled in the air, scooping her beneath the surface. He held up his palm, from…
sea water
Nyo swung her blade with all the strength in her arms; her cord-like muscles felt like they would burst. Struck deep, the water-wraith gave its death wail and…
So Many Battles
Dust and sweat, god, all I know is dust and sweat. Upon the rise outside the arena the captain of the Asclepian Guard tugs at the cloth armor about him…
A Testament of Wildflowers
Battle weary and ripe with the bloodlust of conquest the war party collapsed in the dust of the road. One figure, armor faded and chipped, strode placidly into…
Failure to Launch
The din of battle was almost deafening. Xar leaned low over the dragon’s back as the huge beast zoomed over the throng of screaming monsters whose arrows…
An interesting confrontation
Hunt, kill, cease. Power sensed. Not in the present. Wait. Look. *End it.* _What is this creature, this abomination doing here? It is not supposed to be here…
Very Quiet Warfare
Rollers and nightcap carefully in place Betsy laid her head softly onto the pillow. Up over the flannel nightie came the smooth sheet and heavy blanket. The…
Surrender
John steeled himself for battle. Just like any other war in which he’d fought, he knew in his heart that he was on the right side. The winning side. He was…
Shadows of Revsar
Fire danced around Eldarion as he struggled through the burning streets of Veldanar. Why now? How could he have faltered in his watch? The windward was gone…
Assuming Command
Through bleary eyes the wall calendar and the paperwork on my desk alternated. The glint of morning sun through a hazy sky was sufficient to allow…
Open Warfare
The rockets streaked across the battlefield leaving trails of twisting black smoke. The first landed short, blowing a hole in the ground that immediately…
Maelstrom - Scars
The young Sea Wolf whimpered as she wiped the alcohol-soaked rag across his wound. In the moment before the blood welled up again, she gauged its depth. Nasty…
Joe Is Not Even Slightly Mighty On Da Mic
Is Joe mighty? His flow politely goes Down nightly And rises with a brown nose, Unsightly, Wearing Elsha’s clothes-- Joe is likely To sing solo’s In a satin…