His breath grew heavy, coming out in steaming blasts, sweat began to race down his face. He tightened his grip on the axe, it's polished head catching the light from the torches. There was a moment... more

His breath grew heavy, coming out in steaming blasts, sweat began to race down his face. He tightened his grip on the axe, it's polished head catching the light from the torches. There was a moment of utter silence and calm as they stood facing each other, he closed his eyes, and in that brief second his opponent swung his sword, keeping the creatures eyes closed forever.

complexion of his youthful beauty. What a waste of life. I'd curse the gods if they weren't already, what purpose does this sacrifice serve? I exhaled deeply, my breath hot in the cool damp air. I... more

complexion of his youthful beauty. What a waste of life. I'd curse the gods if they weren't already, what purpose does this sacrifice serve? I exhaled deeply, my breath hot in the cool damp air. I closed his eyes and placed two coins for the ferryman over his eyes. Sleep well young prince, and I walked away....

I stood over the body of the poor soul lost in this prison, his features were still as fresh and delicate as they would have ever been, though there was a small gash across his brow, which marred the... more

I stood over the body of the poor soul lost in this prison, his features were still as fresh and delicate as they would have ever been, though there was a small gash across his brow, which marred the porcelain co

It's growing damp again, tides must be coming in. The salty sea air permeates everything,but it's been ages since I've seen the great white capped waves of the Mediterranean. Though I practice my... more

It's growing damp again, tides must be coming in. The salty sea air permeates everything,but it's been ages since I've seen the great white capped waves of the Mediterranean. Though I practice my martial arts and sword play I can feel my once taut muscles growing stale, losing tone, decaying. I've been trapped in this infernal maze for several years, they keep changing things, moving walls and blocking paths so I can never find my bearings and find a pathway out...but I do find the bodies of those who have been sent into this stone hell, and I shed my tears for their loss...