Tales from a Small Republic – The Desolate Coast

The grim little fishing village of Portuselvan lies on the remote rock-bound east coast. Before the collapse of the Republic’s economy and the coup by the Generals the inhabitants had just about managed to make a living from fishing, setting drift nets from bluff rugged open clinker built boats launched from the open beach in … Read more

The Curse of St. Valentine

“He that falls into sin is a man; that grieves at it, is a saint; that boasteth of it, is a devil.” -Thomas Fuller *** “It’s a heart.” Kennan turned the Valentine card over in his hand. “It doesn’t look anything like a heart,” he said. “No one would want to buy it if it … Read more

The Mercenary’s Shadow

Chapter 1: The mercenary’s beginning I know you can hear me, my champion, so please, open your eyes. A distinctly feminine voice sounded in my head “Huh? Where am I? Who’s there?” All around me all I could see was blackness. I am the one who freed you from death’s grasp. I felt my heart … Read more