by S L Matthews
Ava listened.
She watched the light, mesmerized by their beauty, then felt the words.
“V—Vesera?” she whispered, echoing the voices.
A dull roar rose from the depths of Wyvern’s Rest. More buildings collapsed and stone shattered. A cloud engulfed her, filling the chamber with the scent of coal and ember. Ava looked up, her eyes red and swollen. As the city she knew her entire life crumbled behind her, a single thought entered her mind.
Within this city, within her, something—had awakened.
Shrill cries of panic echoed through the vacant cobblestone streets, the army of creatures in full retreat. While the city of Wyvern’s Rest collapsed upon itself, the pale horde fled in terror. All semblance of structure was lost, all order abandoned. Hundreds raced through an alley, seeking safety in the Outer Quarter.
They scurried past Camille’s small, shadowed form. Her long, black hair cascaded over her blue dress as she strode with confidence through the center of their ranks. Her head held high, her shoulders tall and proud, the creatures parted around her like a river against a mighty rock.
Camille looked upon them with disdain, vermin of the world in need of extinction. She eyed each one, daring their approach, then fed off their fear as they recoiled in terror. When she reached the center of Tindera Square, she let loose a quiet cackle.
The giant dragon statue lay in ruin, pieces of the great beast shattered across the ground. Its huge stone wings had broken off and slid into abandoned corners while the long, majestic body sat silent, oblivious to the tiny form that approached from the shadows.
Camille walked closer, studying the wingless serpent. Like a snake forever bound to the broken street, the statue lay motionless. Camille stood before it, offering a look of pity−and contempt. She placed her foot atop its head, then gently placed a finger to her lips.
“Shhhhh…”
Camille pressed.
Small cracks formed along the statue’s eyes and mouth. The ground shivered and pebbles danced across the street.
She pressed harder.
The square trembled. Broken stone benches collapsed upon themselves and cobblestone fragments popped loose from the ground, bouncing along the seams.
She pressed harder.
Stone scales splintered from the statue and cascaded to the cobblestone. Teeth chipped and buildings rocked from their foundations.
Camille’s bare foot shot through the stone, pressing deep into the highway as chunks of carved rock shattered from the headless effigy. A cloak of silence fell across Tindera square, broken by subdued, malevolent laughter. With sinister intent in her eyes, Camille sharpened her lips, narrowed her gaze—and smiled.
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Scott Matthews was born in Oklahoma City in 1976 and has spent his entire life in the great state of Oklahoma. By day, he puts out IT fires...by night, he raises teenagers and herds cats. Or...raises cats and herds teenagers. He's discovering more and more that those two are interchangeable. He's married to an amazing woman and has three great kids. Somewhere in between all that, he writes the "Mists of Kel Doran" epic fantasy series.
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My debut 'episode', The Weave of Fate was published in Spring of 2019. The Mists of Kel Doran is an epic, serialized medieval fantasy series. It will be published in episodic fashion, approximately 3-4 books a year. I'm honored you've taken the time to read about my project and hope you enjoy reading about the world of Kel Doran as much as I've enjoyed writing it. I'm excited to bring years of research and planning to fantasy readers across the world.
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Table of Contents
CONTENTS
| Prologue
Harbinger
| Chapter I
Into Darkness
| Chapter II
Three Important Things
| Chapter III
Tone of Understanding
| Chapter IV
The Abysmal Path
| Chapter V
Intimidation
| Chapter VI
Black Water
| Chapter VII
Blinding Light
| Chapter VIII
Purple Lotus
| Chapter IX
Shadows on the Road
| Chapter X
Pillar of Flame
| Chapter XI
Broken
| Chapter XII
Bubble of Hope
| Chapter XIII
Whispers of Darkness
| Chapter XIV
Awakening
| Chapter XV
Puppetmaster
| Chapter XVI
Paid In Full
Chapter XVII
Rage of the Ancient