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

“Zaharia—the Kingdom Beyond Dreams… I can’t believe it!” Nyatalia squealed. “I thought I’d only see this place in illustrations from books I’ve read.”


“I feel like I have been here before, but when… and how?” Edwin scrambled his thoughts.


Before them, a building crafted from garnet had three converging tips pointing to the serene sky. Its walls formed a heptagon. On the front side, there was a long woman with flowing hair down to her pelvis carved above the entrance. An intricately woven crown placed on its head.


Over their heads, a bluish-violet fairy rode on his lilac chariot, seasoning the kingdom with shimmering dust. Nyatalia put out her tongue and tasted the falling grains. Her face turned sour when she swallowed a mouthful. Edwin sneezed and the violet flowers jumped from the ground. “Sorry.”


Chapter 18: Kingdom Beyond Dreams