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

From the distance, they saw a red flag on top of a violet and gray tent. Larson rushed toward the woman in violet garb, smoking white squares from her pipe. She jumped from her squatting position upon seeing the boy with an unconscious girl in her arms.


“Please, we need your help!” The boy stopped before her.


With frenzied eyes, she retorted, “I’m not a doctor! Take her back to the castle.”


“I’m begging you, save our queen.” He dropped to his knees. “We don’t have much time.”


Something pinched her rattling heart. “I think I have some raw materials that might help.”


Merlize went inside and placed the bean cushions together to form a bed. Larson laid her down on them. A black pot boiled over the fire. Rare leafy herbs simmered inside it. The oracle stumbled while preparing her crystal pestle and mortar. “For the… queen…” Her breath crawled.


“Madame, hurry!” Edwin peeked over Larson’s shoulder. The queen’s face turned pale each ticking second.


Chapter 23: Unveil