Clash of Steel: Demons
I’m pleased to report that my story “Box of Bones” is now available in the Clash of Steel: Demons anthology from Rogue Blades Entertainment.
Considering I wrote “Demonsouled”, it only makes sense to have story in the “Demons” anthology, y’know? Nice synchronicity and all of that.
Did you want an excerpt? I thought you might:
A smile spread over her lips. “I’ll do anything for you, my lord. Anything at all.”
“That box, on the table by the door,” said Maraeus. He pointed. “Bring it to me.”
“As you wish.” She turned on one heel, dark hair swinging over the shifting contours of her white back. Maraeus wrenched his eyes from the tantalizing sight and picked up one of the bottles on his nightstand.
“This box?” said Nika, pointing.
“Yes,” said Maraeus, “that one. Bring it to me.”
Nika smiled, her fingers curling around the box.
The silver box.
There was a sizzling noise, wisps of black smoke rising from her hands. Nika screamed and arched her back, shuddering. She leapt away from the box, moving with inhuman speed, and clung to the wall like a spider…
-JM
Nice cover on that Demonsouled too!
Glad to have you on the Demons‘ ToC, Jonathan. Looking forward to seeing more of your work as well.
Enjoy!
That’s way more clever than I was epxtceing. Thanks!