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

“Umm… What is it?” The boy asked her.


Merlize pulled her hair back. “I wanted to say something, but I forgot.”


“Okay.” He laid his back on the bed.


“Umm… I think I should get back to Edwin.” The tribal girl stood up. “He might need some help with dinner.”


“No… Stay…” Larson held her wrist instinctively.


She didn’t say anything, sitting next to him, hips bumping into each other. Larson could hear her veins beating from her neck. As she got closer to him, breaths of caramel enticed the boy to her lips.


Chrimea’s voice rumbled inside his stomach. “Now is your chance, boy!”


“No! Pull back! Pull back!” The boy’s brain ordered, but his body refused to follow.


Merlize felt his body quiver as he approached her lips. She jerked herself away from him. “Are you sure this is okay?”


Chapter 27: Apple and Wine