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 rushed into the inn. When he stepped inside Nyatalia’s room, the covers were in disarray. His heart thumped in his ears.


“Where did she go?” The boy checked the other room, but she wasn’t there either.


He tried asking the innkeeper, but he wouldn’t respond to his questions. The dark-skinned man only stared through him.


“What is going on?” The boy slammed his palms on the solidified sandy table.


Curses littered his mouth as he nursed the bruised area. Larson waddled to the kitchen for some bandages. After flipping over the cabinets, he ended up cooling the inflamed area with running water. It didn’t help ease the swelling.


“Do you need help with something?” A soft hand tapped his shoulder.


Larson jumped, “Gah! Your Hi—I mean Nyatalia!”


“I got bored and walked to T’khamun Central Library for something to read.” She explained herself with glowing green eyes. “Did you know they have some books displayed on their shelves from the ruined ancient Library of Alexandria?”


Chapter 29: Of What was Felt