Tag: Story
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Wolves
by Cesar Alcazar in Issue 27, April 2014 “I say it again, I don’t like any of this!” Einarr’s voice echoed with hatred and apprehension. The burly, bearded man had been restless since he arrived in that desolate tavern. Four other hostile-looking men shared the room and the agonized waiting. They argued vehemently, spitting harsh…
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The Best Intentions
by Benjamin Darnell in Issue 27, April 2014 On the sultry eve of the summer solstice, three individuals of dubious repute convened in the country of Oirthear and performed The Binding Ritual, united behind one common purpose. Their life forces joined and encased within a single object, each would endure with the vitality of three.…
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Ghost Militia
by Caw Miller in Issue 26, March 2014 A gust of wind that smelled of coffin mold and chilled like the depths of a grave startled Yinette. “Ghost Night,” she whispered. Her heart doubled the pace of its beats, and it already raced because handsome Larn had just kissed her. She squeaked when Larn squeezed…
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The Yardstick
by Will Weisser in Issue 26, March 2014 When we came to the castle gate, the guard on the parapet shot me a look of disdain. I fed it right back. I knew what he was thinking: peasant trash, farm filth, come to try their hand at being a Saracen before they’re thrown back in…
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The Wedding Gift
by Neil W. Howell in Issue 25, February 2014 I. The Guard Buford Strongarm stood a little taller as the honored guests approached. His back ached and his knees moaned, but today was not a day for complaints. No, he had stood at the main gate of the inner city all day fueled by a pride…