A Hero She Never Expected

“A Hero She Never ExpectedA Short Romantic Fantasy All rights are reserved and cannot be copied without the express written consent of the publisher.           The Belching Toad pub was full of boisterous revelry; barmaids hurried from table to table, serving clients who were drinking themselves silly. There were those who were engaged in in-depth discussions on the day's events, while others were busy gambling away their few remaining dollars in card games. People of all walks of life were there, however travelers and explorers made up the bulk of the crowd. When a rowdy bunch of obstreperous dwarves banged their tankards on the bar's countertop, ale splashing everywhere and soaking their thick, bushy beards, a group of elves sat quietly in the corner, talking quietly to one another while sipping wine.Finding Lyra wasn't difficult, even with all the people around. Her grey, sightless eyes and gorgeous humming voice stood out. She crossed her skinny legs and sat at a table by herself, plucking a lute absentmindedly to pass the time. Since I had left town in quest of my wealth and she had remained behind to make a reputation for herself as a poet, it had been quite[…]”

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A Hero She Never Expected
Steven Walryn
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