Sole Sacrifice - free short story (novella)

kcmay · 08-22-2010, 11:53 AM

A few years ago, I wrote a story about how one of the characters in my novel became who he is. I wrote it for my own consumption, but I figured I'd put it out there for the heck of it.

Sole Sacrifice
Sithral Tyr watched helplessly while three of his children died of a strange illness. When his last remaining son falls ill, he gives up on his clan's shaman and goes in search of a cure. His journey takes him to a land of danger and debauchery where he's forced to make the ultimate sacrifice in the hopes of saving not just his son but his entire village.

Smashwords edition

It's a tragic story with a dark ending. If you prefer stories with a happy ending, this probably isn't for you.

8/26/10 Update: I'd originally listed it for free, but I want to put it on Amazon. Here's a coupon you can use to get it free at Smashwords: JR68L

lene1949 · 08-23-2010, 03:38 AM

Is it part of your novel? Like a prequel (however you spell that)

kcmay · 08-23-2010, 09:19 AM

No, it's really a standalone story, although it features the antagonists in The Kinshield Legacy. While I'm writing a novel, I often write short stories to illustrate why someone is the way he is. Sometimes those short stories get incorporated as flashbacks, but mostly they're just for me -- so I know the character better.

This was one of those stories.

lene1949 · 08-24-2010, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmay

No, it's really a standalone story, although it features the antagonists in The Kinshield Legacy. While I'm writing a novel, I often write short stories to illustrate why someone is the way he is. Sometimes those short stories get incorporated as flashbacks, but mostly they're just for me -- so I know the character better.

This was one of those stories.

Interesting... I'll read it.. Thanks..

08-22-2010, 11:53 AM	#1
kcmay Addict Posts: 363 Karma: 500001 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Georgia, USA Device: Kindle2	Sole Sacrifice - free short story (novella) A few years ago, I wrote a story about how one of the characters in my novel became who he is. I wrote it for my own consumption, but I figured I'd put it out there for the heck of it. Sole Sacrifice Sithral Tyr watched helplessly while three of his children died of a strange illness. When his last remaining son falls ill, he gives up on his clan's shaman and goes in search of a cure. His journey takes him to a land of danger and debauchery where he's forced to make the ultimate sacrifice in the hopes of saving not just his son but his entire village. Smashwords edition It's a tragic story with a dark ending. If you prefer stories with a happy ending, this probably isn't for you. 8/26/10 Update: I'd originally listed it for free, but I want to put it on Amazon. Here's a coupon you can use to get it free at Smashwords: JR68L Last edited by kcmay; 08-26-2010 at 08:49 AM. Reason: added coupon, new cover art

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08-23-2010, 03:38 AM	#2
lene1949 Wizard Posts: 1,952 Karma: 213930 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Middelfart, Denmark Device: Kindle paper white	Is it part of your novel? Like a prequel (however you spell that)

08-23-2010, 09:19 AM	#3
kcmay Addict Posts: 363 Karma: 500001 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Georgia, USA Device: Kindle2	No, it's really a standalone story, although it features the antagonists in The Kinshield Legacy. While I'm writing a novel, I often write short stories to illustrate why someone is the way he is. Sometimes those short stories get incorporated as flashbacks, but mostly they're just for me -- so I know the character better. This was one of those stories.