Due to the feedback comments I needed to post this. Yes this story is inspired by the book series Guardians of the Flame By Joel Rosenberg but it does get more original in a few more chapters. ***** Chapter 4 - Lord Llendyl of Lund Rain and Derrick made faster time than they expected and the sun had not set and the gates of Lund were still open. The two r...
In the dead of night, a grizzled shop owner closed a heavy door behind him with a loud thud. He shuffled through his small collection of keys before selecting a thick antique looking key from the bunch. He made sure that the heavy door was locked securely before putting away the keys in his pocket. He looked around through the dimly lit streetways before pul...
"Sire, Vrallenrock has finally fallen under the onslaught of the Eveldraken armies, Predonia is now the last kingdom of the alliance, Predonia now stands alone." The travel weary soldier reported to the king of Predonia with despair and anguish in his eyes. The king looked down upon one of the few survivors of the Vrallenrock army with pity and sympathy. Th...
Atlas grunted as he rotated his shoulder this way and that. Even a slight exertion caused a twinge of pain. "Enough, Atlas," calls Illia, glancing sidelong at the thief. Atlas sighs shifting in the saddle and causing Ezma to snort. "See?" "I know, I know," replies Atlas, as he pats Ezma's thick neck with his uninjured arm. "Just bear with me, Ezma. It's bee...
In Shadowed Silence: Chapter 3 Aulric settled at a table in The Water's Edge, a tavern and inn wedged between the docks proper and the nearby markets. The place was always crowded in the mornings and after dark, but in the late afternoon, there was hardly a soul but the staff. He had done some odd jobs now and again for Retik, the publican and owner of the...
The Kingdoms of Jocasta are a realm full of magic and wonder. It has sights to take your breath away and tearfully thank the Three Gods for their almighty creations. From the twisting spires of Oedipolis, the floating island of the Tempest Sea, the Flaming Golem of Amethyst River, the ash deserts of The Forsaken East. It is a land of opportunity and adventur...
Ali Baba and the 40 independent suppliers of goods Ali Baba overheard a group of thieves talking, and learned how to get in to their treasure store. When they were away he went in and took a little, and they did not notice. He did the same again and again later. Unfortunately, he got greedy, so they realised they were being robbed, which they thought unfai...
It was all going so well that I should have known something was wrong. But I had done my due diligence and cased the joint for weeks. I knew where the cameras were, the patrol routes of the guards, and what kinds of locks were used on the doors. I got confident and I got caught, but not by the police. Jail time would have been so much easier. They let you ou...
The Knicker Thief is someone you know. It could be a friend or a relative. Or a workmate. It might be you. When you next hold a dinner party, or a barbeque, have a good look around. The chances are that one of your guests is a Knicker Thief. How will you know them? You won't. They will be a most perfectly ordinary person, not strange or peculiar or sinister...
It had been a long week. The latest project deadline was yesterday, but it wasn't finished until this morning. My boss was jumping down my throat even though the delays were caused a week ago by the customer (but that doesn't matter). Thankfully it was now done and it was the weekend. I turn off my phone, not wanting to be bothered at all. I head to the livi...