Tag: April
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The Ink of the Slime Lord
by Jason Ray Carney in Issue 51, April 2016 The Three Sisters had established a cult centered on a book bound in human skin and inked with blood. This cult threatened the priesthood of Atok-the-Million-Eyed, and for this the sisters would be punished with impunity, the leaves of their philosophy scattered to the winds. Their…
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But the Dreams of Men
by James Lecky in Issue 51, April 2016 Tomas smelled death long before he came to the village. The ocean breeze brought the scent of old blood, of torn flesh and spilled entrails. His horse snorted, made nervous by the smell. But that was to be expected, the animal – a bay mare – had been…
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Wraith-Raker
by Rick Hudson in Issue 39, April 2015 Gable Lay’s booted feet braced his weight against the stonework as he slowly descended down the stone walled well into blackness, passing the rope methodically and cautiously hand over hand. His short sword and dagger jostled agitatedly, but silently in their baldricks against the his black studded…
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The Fire Demon – or Brava
by Ken Lizzi in Issue 39, April 2015 I parried late, re-directing the thrust intended for my chest to the thigh of my leading leg. Watching the thin blade bow into a half-circle I was grateful for the capped tip. It still hurt though. I stepped back, saluted to acknowledge the touch, then reengaged. A…