My parents never understood it. Many of my friends aren’t into it, but tolerate me all the same. My grandfather loved it, so I guess it skipped… Read more “Fantasy: Its Timeless Appeal”

Episode 1 She was a fine sight to be sure. That said, dark eyes and a wicked smile had got him into trouble before. But there was something… Read more “Mercenary –The Early days.”

For what it’s worth I’m misunderstood. People don’t like me. But they fear me, and that’s what counts in this life. It’s what keeps a girl like… Read more “Zukei!”

Okay it’s been awhile, and yes, I’m sorry about that. No excuses. Just been knee deep in tucking in the corners at The Glass Throne, (now at… Read more “New Horizons”

I wait as wind chafes my cheeks blue and cold waters lap around my feet. High above, a skein of geese carve chevrons through slate skies as… Read more “Holmgang”

It is dark in the passage. So dark. Her pale gown shimmers as she makes for the winding stairwell. The sconces gutter as night’s stormy wind pierces… Read more “The Baron’s Wife”

Flies and dust. Greasy hair stuck to my face. My Longsword, Clouter, leans against the bar. My sax, Biter, hangs from my sword belt, my sweaty fingers… Read more “Mercenary”