Tired, war-weary and worn, he longs for peace--and home. But the smell of blood reaches him as he travels: a giant, half-dead dragon--and a gang of bandits guarding it.

He swore to never kill again.

But once again, he faces a choice. Because today, someone must die.

A wistful story about promises and peace, and the precarious nature of both.

Swords & Dragons Fantasy / 1100 words

Welcome to Inklets, a series of short (and sometimes short-short) stories ranging from sci-fi to fantasy to lingering just on the edge of normal. One thing's for sure: you won't look at the world the same way again.