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 pulled the wooden cabinet sitting at the foot of his bed, covering the opening. The gossiping crowd groaned and left the inn.


Nyatalia looked at her hands and summoned a palm-sized dark crystal in her hand. The robed man touched it and the floating object exploded.


“Only a portion of the life force you lost has been recovered.” He explained, kneeling next to her and closing her hand. “Take it easy, Your Highness.”


She gazed at Larson with pleading eyes. The boy tapped the healer’s shoulder. “If it weren’t for him, we could have lost you.”


“You deserve all the credit.” He acknowledged the rest of the team. “I merely concocted the ingredients you have given me.”


“You all did well in preserving my life.” Nyatalia smiled at them. “Thank you.”


Her radiance struck the robed man’s heart. A shade of pink colored his white cheeks. His golden eyes glowed a brighter hue. “C-calm down. No need to be nervous!” He thought to himself.


Chapter 34: The Dark Age