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

“Hope!” Larson broke from his invisible binds and caught the floating yellowish-white light.


“I’m giving you a chance.” Travis lifted his emerald staff over the boy’s head. “If you can scratch the Gift of Ramnon, I will restore your friends and the princess shall follow with you as a bonus.”


“As I mentioned before, once we dissolve the barrier protecting your body, your life force will become part of the crystal.” The robed man placed his hands under the floating crystal above Princess Lucy’s head.


Next to his feet, Merlize and Edwin reanimated, but retained their paleness. Larson helped them to their feet.


“Since I’m so generous, I restored a fifth of their lost lives to aid you.” The silver-haired girl got up from her charred throne and walked beside Travis.


The robed man kissed her blackcurrant lips, then turned to Larson, pointing his staff to the air. “Let hell break loose!”


Chapter 43: Hope Shines Faintly