A Life Worth Dying For

A world of dark sorcery—a time of sharpened bronze. The pale tower of the Academy has governed the city of Lytrops with wisdom and learning for centuries. When Oshala the Hex finds the entire city forced into menial labor and her lover beset by restless spirits, what price will she pay to break their chains?

This is a 6,900-word short story in the sword and sorcery tradition.