Chapter 6 – Mysterious Soldier – Part 1 (The Arid Kingdom series, Book #1)
Selunia sat alone, deeply sunken into her thoughts. The car had been stopped at a crossing because the general had something to verify nearby. She, at least for that moment, didn’t long for the White Castle, the place that had been her home for twelve years and, in fact, even more—taking into account the years […]
Chapter 5 – Mysterious Soldier – Part 1 (The Arid Kingdom series, Book #1)
Shortly after finishing with the small office matters, Soris went to one of his favorite places in the palace: the superior terrace. It was a large terrace situated on the third level. He liked it for the panoramic view it offered, and because it was a secluded zone, away from the indiscreet eyes of the […]
Chapter 4 – Mysterious Soldier – Part 1 (The Arid Kingdom series, Book #1)
In his room, the prince, as soon as he heard the door shutting after Daniel’s departure, let his shoulders fall into relaxation and humped a little under the pressure of the fatigue felt at the back of his head, in his limbs, and in his stomach. He had only pretended to be all right. Lethargically, […]
Chapter 3 – Mysterious Soldier – Part 1 (The Arid Kingdom series, Book #1)
Somewhere, on a sandy battlefield, Soris was desperately running for a place to shield himself from the rain of laser-bullets that was following his steps. He felt all his muscles tensed, his feet burning as if he had embers in his shoes, and the sweat falling in drips on his temples, neck, and back. His […]
Chapter 2 – Mysterious Soldier – Part 1 (The Arid Kingdom series, Book #1)
After a quarter of an hour, Selunia, together with the general, was on her way to the Aridens’ Palace. She was outside the stronghold in a huge car, with black metallic shell and smoky windows—which boldly contrasted with the surroundings’ primitivism and naturalness. This contrasting aspect was one characteristic of the Arid Kingdom. Because of […]
