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

Travis emerged from the trees with the bunny-eared girl hanging by his arm. They happened upon Larson, wedged between two trees not far from the dining area.


The healer squinted his golden eyes. “What’s the boy doing? He’s been at it for days.”


“I think he’s talking to the beast living within him.” Nyatalia casually explained.


She told him of the story about how the busy town outside T’khamun met its ruin and showed him the slashes on her arm and neck.


After hearing this, the healer pulled out a green paste from his bag and lathered it on the affected areas. As if nothing happened, they vanished without any residue of the scars.


“Amazing!” Nyatalia shrilled and kissed him on the cheek. “You really are a master of healing concoctions.”


“So I was told. How about we concoct something for ourselves, milady?” He gave her a wolfish smile.


She struck him in the gut and giggled, placing both hands on her cheeks. “You haven’t even courted me yet.”


Chapter 38: Roses and Thorns