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SIEGE OF ARMATHAIN STRONGHOLD PART I

Armathain Stronghold is a two or three part (I haven't decided yet) story about two noblemen who are enemies as were there relations. This is a fued with a long history and with war always simmering over the fire. And it's over a fire that war may once again confront House Armathain and House Portmas.

Siege of Armathain Stronghold, Part I

“Why does Lord Gerard send …

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MURDER OF CROWS

Murder of Crows is another short story I’m working on. Ultimately, I would like to do four short stories and publish them together in one book. But first things first—I am still working on the second book with a working title of “Kingdom Rules Volume II—The Lord of the Seas.” My aim is to have it completed before Christmas 2025.

This is the bones of the Murder of Crows …

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ISGAUT MONSTER IV

Despite the oncoming darkness, Isi took off at a brisk place. After an hour on the road, he met two men walking in the opposite direction. Both stopped when they saw Isi approaching.

“Stranger,” said one man, named Glum. “What are you doing walking alone with only the clothes on your back?”

“I’m making my way home,” said Isi.

“Where’s home?” …

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Isgaut Monster III

The following excerpt is from a rather long chapter I wrote for Kingdom Rules when it was in its infancy. I removed this chapter from the final version and adapted it into a short story for later publication. I’m releasing it in several parts as part of a blog series.

Mind you, it’s not a polished version—I will make changes and edits before formal release. I’m also …

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ISGUAT MONSTER II

Please forgive the delay in releasing this blog. I recently had a medical procedure performed and it took longer than I expected to bounce back. The fun of aging...

The following excerpt is from a rather long chapter I wrote for Kingdom Rules when it was in its infancy. It added nothing to the story—it was a standalone chapter, if you could call it that. Later, I thought …

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