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 wrinkled his nose at something burning. When he opened his eyes, flames engulfed the tent. Nyatalia’s skin became charcoal and Merlize had her innards devoured. The oracle and her dwarf were nowhere to be seen.


“NO!” As he screamed his lungs out, the entire area exploded. Trees evaporated and passing birds cooked in an instant. The roaming wild beasts crawled for safety, but it was too late to salvage themselves.


“I… I must be dreaming…” The skin on his hands became crimson scales. His black pupil thinned like that of a cat. He crouched, ejecting a pair of crimson wings from his back. Blood sputtered the ground.


Thunder struck the abomination, but he grabbed it with ease and threw it at the nearby village.


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