The story begins here. Chapter 9 Dark clouds whipped across the sky, shrouding the moon. Thick shadows blanketed the forested valleys. Ada walked a little ahead of the others. Chloe and Pallas had been quick to point the way to the fetid pool but coming back they would have been … Continue reading Wayfaring Princess Chapter 9 — Web Serial
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Wayfaring Princess–Chapter 8-2–Web Serial
The story begins here! Chapter 8-2 Scattered and broken rocks, slick with the morning dew, littered the river valley from end to end. There were few trees, no animals, and no other people. Pallas watched the hills to either side for signs of trouble. Gods, demons, living spells, cultists... it didn’t … Continue reading Wayfaring Princess–Chapter 8-2–Web Serial
Wayfaring Princess–Chapter 8-1–Web Serial
The story starts here! Chapter 8 Ada stretched her fingers. The string of the sacred bow had dug into them painfully, scuffing her leather fingertab. In the silence of the forest, the only sound was Chloe’s sobbing. Ada wanted to cry too. Her stomach rolled at the memory of the … Continue reading Wayfaring Princess–Chapter 8-1–Web Serial
Wayfaring Princess–Chapter 7–Web Serial
The story begins here. Chapter 7 Chloe walked through the open archway into the throne room. Senators and merchants sipped wine, admiring the tapestries and mosaics, flowers and frescos. Their footfalls echoed under the vaulted ceilings. Being here always made her feel small. Maybe that was the point. Maybe everyone felt … Continue reading Wayfaring Princess–Chapter 7–Web Serial
Wayfaring Princess–Chapter 6–Web Serial
If you are new to Wayfaring Princess, you should start the story HERE! Chapter 6 The morning light filtered through the curtains. Ada opened her eyes and stretched her arms, enjoying the cool breeze blowing through the open balcony doors. Wait. Where am I? She sat up with a start. Threw off … Continue reading Wayfaring Princess–Chapter 6–Web Serial
Wayfaring Princess–Web Serial–Chapter 3
The story begins here. Chapter 3 Ada didn’t stop running until the sacred oaks were out of sight. The thought of Pallas’ burning eyes kept her feet moving, though after a mile she slowed to a jog. She cursed herself for not leaving her things at camp. Her bow, clothes, and … Continue reading Wayfaring Princess–Web Serial–Chapter 3
Wayfaring Princess–Chapter 2–Web Serial
The story begins here! Chapter 2 Pallas woke in the shade of a plane tree to a panpipe’s gentle melody. He hadn’t expected to wake up at all. Frost had covered the bare ground when the nymph enchanted him, but now he was sweating. Must have been out for a long time. He yawned, stretched … Continue reading Wayfaring Princess–Chapter 2–Web Serial
Wayfaring Princess–Chapter 1–Web Serial
Welcome to "Wayfaring Princess." This sweet, romantic sword and sorcery tale will run for 20+ weeks and come to a conclusion, I promise. Chapter 1 The stone tiles of the temple courtyard burned in the summer sun. Mountain air swirled through the open doors and surrounding columns, carrying the scent of pine. Ada knelt … Continue reading Wayfaring Princess–Chapter 1–Web Serial
A Tale of Emile — The Land of Sun
The following standalone story was published in Sword and Sorcery Magazine and now appears in their August 2018 Archive under my pen name, T.S. Lance. "The Land of Sun" is one of my favorite stories, and to date, the only one I've had published. I hope that I'll find the chance to publish more stories … Continue reading A Tale of Emile — The Land of Sun
Winoc the Traveler – Complete First Arc
Here is the first season of Winoc the Traveler. I'll start writing the second arc sometime in the spring. For now, I'm focusing on National Novel Writing Month. I hope you enjoy this sword and sorcery web serial. Let me know what you think. Once you finish, let me know if you'd like to see … Continue reading Winoc the Traveler – Complete First Arc