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

“Where do you think you’re going, little missy?” Edwin caught Merlize stepping out.


She stopped for a second by the door before proceeding without a word.


“Kids, nowadays.” He shook his tiny head.


Merlize caught up to the couple and Nyatalia clung to him like a concrete adhesive. She spotted a mulberry bush and slid behind it. After picking up a pebble, she aimed her slingshot at the strawberry pigtails.


A wild boar chewed at the ends of her orange braid, pulling her away. She pinched its nose, and it released her hair. Red colored her minty eyes, and she threw away the animal, hitting a tree. She gasped upon hearing the branch breaking. The couple turned their attention toward the bush.  


A dark cloud obscured Larson and Nyatalia from the peeper’s vision. Merlize cursed at the wild boar, which snorted away from her flaming gaze.


Chapter 22: Nyatalia's Secret