Is  Tendrils of Darkness  new to you? If so, click here to go to Chapter 1! The King’s Decision   “Zeph, my friend, is this not a wondrous castle?” said Demetrius. “Perhaps somewhat dated in furnishings, and the food is altogether bland, but the company—the company is incomparable.” Zeph had been...

Is  Tendrils of Darkness  new to you? If so, click here to go to Chapter 1! Spider Sect   Renaldo and Elandra were already seated with the king when Daen joined their table. Though it was morning, His Majesty started on the ale early, remarking he needed a drink to knock...

Is  Tendrils of Darkness  new to you? If so, click here to go to Chapter 1! Raiding Party   It was the type of night that made even the hungriest of animals take shelter. An oppressive chill smothered all warmth, the sky called for a blizzard, and snowflakes were already swirling...

Is  Tendrils of Darkness  new to you? If so, click here to go to Chapter 1! News of the Queen   “Is there a reason we’re so near the city gate?” Selgrin asked as they entered a large square thick with city folk. He had been hoping Copius might find a...

Is  Tendrils of Darkness  new to you? If so, click here to go to Chapter 1! Norweegee’s Agony   Cahrin opened her eyes. It was early—too early. Not even dawn yet. Norweegee sat nearby on the bed eyeing her. He wanted something. She could feel it in her core. She sensed...

Is  Tendrils of Darkness  new to you? If so, click here to go to Chapter 1! Late-Night Encounters   Zeph risked a furtive poke around the corner. Queen Pandare and the man in gray were gone. So strange. Only hours ago, she had told him she was opposed to an alliance...

Is  Tendrils of Darkness  new to you? If so, click here to go to Chapter 1! City in Mourning   Selgrin couldn’t help wondering if Camere had been struck by the plague. Black flags hung upon its massive outer walls, and a zombie-like procession of city folk shuffled though the streets...

Is  Tendrils of Darkness  new to you? If so, click here to go to Chapter 1! A Discussion about Death   Zeph found the Great Hall not nearly as grand as its name. It was more of a mezzanine, with doors on each side and a single long table set near...

Is  Tendrils of Darkness  new to you? If so, click here to go to Chapter 1! The King of Broken Stones   The sun was drooping toward the horizon when the crumbling spires of Einor, the City of the Gods which once epitomized the wealth of all of Embia, came into...

Is  Tendrils of Darkness  new to you? If so, click here to go to Chapter 1! Declaration of War   “I’m still hearing that incessant bellowing,” Zeph rubbed his temples. After spending the night being noisily ferried across the desolate plains, he was afraid that sound would haunt his dreams for...