Mark G. Manley

“We’re under attack!” came the call again from above with more concern. My‑re followed Lady Sheila Greywand up the flight of stairs from...

“We’re entering Grumpy’s territory. Be cautious, Captain,” Sheila indicated. “Is this safe?” My‑re asked from the aft section of the...

“Let’s go catch ourselves a monster.” My‑re held a torch on the shore of Willow Beach on the Isle of the Eye. The scent of seaweed and...

“Where in the nine hells is the Lake of Mists’ monster!” The seven-foot-tall captain of the Nightie, Phetmologe, turned at a passenger’s...

My‑re’s escort led her to the Isle of the Eye Academy. The buildings were white with blue spiral roofs topping the three main towers, and...

“We are all out of mushroom mead,” General Pol whispered into My‑re’s ear as he tipped the remaining drops into three glasses on a...

“The wealth of others does not impress me unless they are going to share it with me,” My‑re said. Spymaster Timshard’s nose freckles...

“By order of the Lady of the Ice Garden, Witch of the Northern Waste, High Sorceress of Glacks Island, Lady of the Fire, the Enchantress...

My‑re sat on a wooden log on Willow Beach. She stretched her legs and pulled her skirt past her knees to get more warmth from the sun....

“What is that horrible smell?” My‑re asked and tried to turn her head away from the stench. General Pol covered his nose and shook his...

“Don’t judge a fish by its ability to fight in the arena,” Spymaster Edward snorted. He sat in a boat on the Lake of Mists. Sheila...

Rao reached for the glass of brown liquid, picked it up, and delicately smelled the contents. Swirled the liquid and took a sip. Swishing...

Two weeks ago, in the city of Rocanis… “What do you mean you don’t have my paperwork!” Anusha screamed over the crowd's roar at Khel...

Pol rushed toward Rao and roared, “Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t gut you like the swine you are?” The Rirorni General...

“Something is stirring up the creatures of the Lake of Mists!” Captain Darien called out from the little dinghy that brought Anusha and...