The cold air felt good in his lungs as he stepped out into the court-yard. Scanning the small house-fronts carved from the stone ringing the the edge of the courtyard, Aaron looked for an exit. He spotted it across the way. It was a small unlit opening, a break between the houses. Aaron made for … Continue reading Black-Heart: Thoughts
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Black-Heart: Nothing
Aaron woke with a start, jerking upright on the stone bed. He was instantly aware of his surroundings, taking them all in at once along with the searing pain emanating from deep inside his head. He pressed the palms of his hands over his eyes, pressing on his forehead to try and drive away the … Continue reading Black-Heart: Nothing
Black-Heart: Dark Dreams
The blackness was suffocating, surrounding Aaron, crushing him, holding him in place. Aaron blinked, trying to discern where he was. The last thing he remembered was opening his mind up and then the sudden burst of pain in his head. Straining against the darkness holding him in place, he tired to move his arms, or … Continue reading Black-Heart: Dark Dreams
Black-Heart: Five Shots
The clash of metal on metal was loud and Aaron felt himself suddenly pressing back against the force of Van’s sword, holding his pistol with two hands, blocking the sword from cutting into his neck. “I see you would rather fight then…” said Van, his muscles tense, as he held his sword firm against the … Continue reading Black-Heart: Five Shots
Black-Heart: Soul Steel
Aaron blinked, keeping his face a passive mask. What type of questions was that? Where had he got the pistol? There were dozens of revolvers similar in make to his, though none as unique. The only thing special about it was that it was cursed. A curse that was his burden to bare. Aaron thought … Continue reading Black-Heart: Soul Steel
Jumping Ship 