A little after noon, Ian realized that Sarah had led him to a small park. A few families were sharing picnics together near a bubbling stream which flowed as far as the eye could see to either direction of the park. Several oaks, maples, flowers, and bushes swayed gently in the breeze throughout the area. All of the vegetation were …
Chapter 24 Volume 1: Behind Closed Doors Scene Four
Shoes tapped upon the stone floor of Gaelan’s small weapon and tool shop. If one were to listen closely, he or she would notice a noticeable rhythm. Unsurprisingly, the one tapping his foot was Ian. For the first couple hours of watching the shop, he occupied himself by admiring different weapons. Unfortunately, he ran out of things to marvel at …
Chapter 23 Volume 1: Behind Closed Doors Scene Three
The moment Ian and Aria reached Gaelan’s home, the sun already peaked in the partly cloudy sky. Along the way, feverish shivers sapped Ian’s strength. “You look terrible…” Aria said. She intended to remain silent, but the words came out anyway. “Well, thanks,” Ian replied sardonically. Then his tone turned serious as he said, “Haaah… Yeah, I don’t feel so …
Chapter 22 Volume 1: Behind Closed Doors Scene Two
As Ian walked up to the Southern Gate of Conncinnanta, several passersby cast concerned glances his direction. Who wouldn’t be worried by a person covered in cuts and gashes, especially with a blood-soaked cloth tied around his waist? One young woman with dirty blond hair and pale green eyes emerged from the gates around the time Ian reached the bridge. …