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 floated in the water's darkness. Blackish-violet fish swam over him, as if running away from something. A dark cloaked figure walked toward him. It pulled his leg, pinned him to the ground and punched him in the gut.


Larson gagged, expelling a mouthful of water from his mouth. Another punch and his body flew to the surface, where a blanket of light consumed him.


He faintly heard people arguing, but he could not bring himself to open his eyes.


“Is he dead?” Merlize leaned over the unconscious boy. Her fingers interlocked, trembling like a magnitude seven earthquake.


“Not sure. There’s no response from him.” Loy wiped off water dripping from his forehead and pursed his lips. “I shall try what you humans call the mouth-to-mouth method.”


“NO!” Larson roused from his resting position.


Everyone jumped upon hearing his roar. Nyatalia dropped the flowers with gem petals in front of the castle and rushed to his side. Edwin followed behind her.


Chapter 20: Zaharia Lost