Before dawn, Ian woke to find his bedding – and himself – sprawled across the living room in a completely different position than a few hours prior. Actually, his head was precariously close to a leg of the coffee table. Considering the movement in his sleep and the fact that he could not recall dreaming, he had likely experienced a …

“No… not good. This is not good…” Ian muttered. Currently, he was crouching and holding his head in his hands. The sudden disappearance of the portal frightened him. It gave him a sense of loss. What was he supposed to do now that it was gone? Not only was his gateway to the future cut off, but he had also …

Ian, Gaelan, and Bianca continued toward the gate where they found Sarah leaning against the stone wall. She was toting a leather sack that likely had supplies in it. However, in contrast to the civilian clothes that Ian, Gaelan, and Bianca were wearing, Sarah was wearing an impressive light armor set. Although not decorative, it’s bluish-white sheen was very eye-catching. …

The sun slowly rose above the horizon, casting long shadows across the city of Conncinnata. Exotic violet-feathered pigeons cooed from the rooftops. People with bags under their eyes meandered along the streets. Most of which were heading to workplaces. Among the people was a group of three traveling down the main road drawing curious glances from others. “Ugh… these sacks …

Edmund opened his eyes. As usual, he woke before the break of dawn. Wind whistled outside the rounded stone walls of the tower he had called home for all of his twenty-two long years of life. The wooden shutters covering the single window in the middle of the outer wall creaked and rattled. Thin streaks of moonlight streamed through the …