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

A wooden slate sat over Larson’s bed. The bearded dwarf carved some human illustrations on it. Larson’s eyes glowed, seeing the cup-sized artisan at work. Each detail was clear on the single-foot piece.


“Welcome to Edwin’s crash course on ‘Talking with Women.’” The bearded dwarf held an inch-long stick. He pointed at the words written on the topmost portion of the slate.


The boy raised his hand. “I have a question.”


Edwin tapped the stick on his palm. “I thought you wanted to mend things with her?”


“Yeah, so?” The boy’s eyebrow rose.


“Talking is the first step, my boy.”


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Chapter 36: Beyond the Mounds of Gold