Larson, an ordinary seventeen-year-old boy outside the outskirts of Luxene is tending to his fallen home when a knight approaches him. He tells him that he has an opportunity to join their ranks. The boy has dreamed of this day of becoming an honored knight like his father.

He drives the boy on his steed until they reach the castle where he has to face a crimson dragon on his first trial.

When the king hears of his accomplishments, he summons for the boy and gives him the task of saving the lost princess. In return, he shall give the boy her daughter’s hand.

During his travel, he meets a tribal girl named Merlize along the way. She decides to help him on his quest. As they fight monsters, Larson gradually falls for Merlize.

Will he ever fulfil his promise of taking the princess’ hand? Can they save the princess in time before the king inhales his last breath?

An Arrow to the Heart is created by Flint Argus Claymore, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

An Arrow to the Heart

Larson followed Merlize into the woods, Edwin hanging on his shoulder. They found her aiming her slingshot at tree leaves.


Larson approached her. “There you are!”


“Didn’t I tell you not to follow me?” Her bitter voice threw knives as she faced away from Larson.


“Can you at least lend me an ear?” He pleaded.


She continued shooting pebbles at the leaves. “What is there to talk about? I already know my place.”


“Look at me when I am talking to you!” He grabbed her slender shoulders.


“Ah!” she squeaked like a startled cat. “Why do you touch me so?”


Electric pulses rushed inside each other’s veins. The warmth of his touch invoked the woman within her. Her minty doe eyes sparkled as if billions of stars danced within them. His focus stayed within the confinement of those eyes.


“Because… because…” Larson stammered.


Edwin kicked his human ear. “Step on full gear, boy!”


Merlize supplemented his sentence. “Me?”


Chapter 10: Heart of Ice