From the Shadows
She wore the darkness like a veil, drawing it softly across her face as she peered from the shadows, careful never to lean too far and risk too much. The…
He would conquer all
A man quickly strode into the throne room, he was dressed lightly, wearing loose black slacks and a thin black shirt, the customary dress of messengers in the…
Hierarchy
You are the king and you are the queen. Everything we’ve ever wanted is embodied in you. We all bow down and make way for the royal family. It’s you, and we…
Close Quarter Negotiation
Call it over confidence, but I really didn’t expect the royal guard to slam the doors to the meeting room so quickly. Halstead snorted, his gnarled hand…
Knighted Nicknames of the King's English
I dub thee ‘Sir Snuggly’ Since ‘Kid Cuddly’ Is no name for a prince Also, henceforth, you must Marry ‘Miss Money Grubby’. You deserve a death sentence So take…
The Sixth Sword of Dominion: Night's Princess
Allor knelt before the Sword, as he did each night since it became his responsibility. Sheathed and kept on an ornate stand, the Celestial Sword gave off a…
A Window into Summer
Summer set in. The days long and beautiful, provided everyone with a font of good will, and as long as you could steer clear of neighborhood gossip and avoid…
Lineage - Part 2
“Our mother would turn in her grave, God rest her soul if she found us here on this day,” The King paced back in forth in front of his brother bound in chains…
Lineage - Part 1
“Bring out the prisoner!” His Royal Highness sat on his regal throne gripping the golden arm rests. He hated this part of his royal duties. Sending a man to…
Second Chancers - Ready, Steady, Go
The great hall swept swiftly into action. All trappings of festivities and idleness were spirited away, replaced by the earnest practicalities of war. If the…
Legend of Gabriél (20)
Had I heard right? El Rey wanted me to fight Andres? Someone who had been so kind to me? El Rey‘s face did not show any sign that he was kidding us. _Un…
Tower Gate - The Tower pt. 3
Atop the wall surrounding the Tower the guards marched in greater than usual numbers. The assassin watched the guards with interest, wondering how Lord Vulklan…
The Tower
_“In his hand he holds the whisper, In his mind he holds the shield. In his heart he commands the sorrows, Of a people who cannot yield.” -Inscribed on the…
Legend of Gabriél (19)
Meeting el Rey was an incredibly long process. They bathed and dressed me; told me the rules I had to follow when speaking to el Rey. I was nervous, but…
Skye Sword
“Where did you get this?” Kron, the blacksmith inquired of the boy on the seat of the wagon. “It fell from the sky three nights ago,” he replied. “That is the…
Legend of Gabriél (18)
“Yes, and speaking of la Organización,” Andres said. I looked at the man in black, his face covered everywhere but around his eyes. “_Hola, señor. Soy…
King for a Time
Timothy surveyed his grand throne room from his opulent throne. He rested his chin in his hand and thought. He thought about the previous ruler of this…
Present to Beyond
..which wasn’t present at all. Was it? He blinked. Nasra had just walked out of the tent, yet she was no longer here. The runes, less than scratchings in a…
your move
The ebony queen gathered her robes and sashayed across the black and white marble floor. All the knights could do was watch as she lifted her silken leg and…
The Peon Makes a Gamble
“You ever have trouble out here on the roads?” the peon asked. Matt turned to him. “How do you mean?” “Do you ever get hurt?” “Well, heck yes,” Matt said. “You…