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

They landed from the sky, at the center of town. A beetle almost caught Larson’s foot when the portal closed.


“Is everybody alright?” Edwin asked, his size reduced to a teacup.


Nyatalia got up like she was rising from her grave. “We… we’re alive!”


“I thought I we would not make it.” Merlize nervously chuckled.


Larson hugged himself, rocking back and forth. “Th-they are all gone. It’s… it’s all my fault…” The words circulated in his mouth.


“Larson?” A slender hand tapped on his quaking shoulder.


He jumped from her touch. His black eyes looked mad. “Don’t touch me!”


“It’s me, Merlize,” she whispered. “Is something wrong?”


“Ah! Apologies.” He turned on his back. “Can you give me some time?”


“Sure.” She walked away from him, swinging her arms.


Nyatalia arched over him. “Hey, what’s that in your hand?”


Like a child hiding something from his best friend, his hands reflexively clutched the golden mirror toward his chest.


Chapter 21: Date in the Dark