Shakyll

Chapter 1WingfootCrouched like a cat on the temple balcony, I watched as the priest bowed to the stone idol and chanted verses of worship. I listened hard and caught some ...

Fear-scent. Smell of sweat. Choking. Bodies pressing against me. Snorting, neighing, screaming, clanging—fear-scent. Pain. Deep ache in my belly. Fear-scent. What is happening?I smell my own fear. F

I stepped onto the scale and held my breath as the hateful little needle spun around. Maybe it would slow down and stop on the 100. Slow down, stop, go ...

This will be my last confessionYou have my heart wrapped in iron barsBlackened by your hands, bleeding from your warsWhy so forbidden? Love has vanquished meFor always I am doneYou ...

“Move faster, you street mice! Is that supposed to be a parry? How’s the King supposed to sleep at night if you ladies can barely swing a sword?” Eldroned paused ...