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 woke in a place where the sun shone brightly on the horizon. No dark clouds, no black birds either. Flowers of May added color to the greenery before him. The wind breathed sweet scents into his nose. “But where’s everybody?”


At the farthest end of the greens and flowers, a man wearing platinum armor sat, gazing at the setting orange light. The man placed his winged helm to his right. A brush of grass hinted at the boy approaching him. Acknowledgement flashed in his eyes as he motioned for him to sit by his side.


Larson’s head drooped. He felt as if his burden was lifted, but, at the same time, something was off like he didn’t belong. Next to him, a glowing presence had a silver cape dancing in the wind. The boy looked at him. He seemed to be at peace.


“We meet again, my boy.” The man with fiery hair broke the silence.


“It’s been awhile, hasn’t it?” The man exhaled through his nostrils.


Chapter 42: The Princess of Darkness