GREYSTONE
Written and Illustrated by B L Ryan
All Mouse remembers about her father is sitting on his lap while he told her stories. She wished she could remember what he looked like. This wish becomes a key to a great adventure in another world when she hangs a white pendant that belonged to her father in her window. A gate appears with a dragon twirling in the air above a colourful garden on the other side. Zeeta, the royal dragon, greets Mouse and invites her into the garden. The garden is part of Sweet Water holding, home to Lady Jane who is the seer for Prince Ruler Jared, of Norlanda.
As Mouse and Zeeta struggle to complete a quest, Mouse searches for her father who she believes is on this side of the gate. Their journey takes them across the plains of Norlanda and south to the Border Mountains.
The seers have prophesied that a far traveller will appear and lead Norlanda against its enemies. This does not seem likely at this time as Norlanda is prosperous and peaceful. Dark forces gathered in the Border Mountains have recognized the sudden appearance of Mouse in the lines of destiny and have started to move toward her.
How will the presence of a child, a far traveller from another world, affect the destiny of this world? Exciting plot twists and suspenseful moments will have you hooked. Join me on this amazing journey.
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Excerpt from Greystone
King Henry regarded Jared impatiently.
"It has come to my attention that you and members of the Royal Guard have taken up with all manner of disreputable people. I have been told that you visit mead houses and the common rooms of guild holdings throughout Greystone City."
"The Royal Guard are not responsible," said Jared.
"No, they are not!" His father slammed his hand on the table.
The King's scribe, sitting in the corner, jerked and dropped one of his ink brushes. It fell off the desk and rolled across the floor. He knelt and picked it up quietly.
"I had hoped Captain Hawke would subdue your more eccentric tastes in companions!"
"Are not the common folk my people?" Jared asked.
"That is not the issue," said the King, his voice rising with irritation. "You disappear with Zeeta for days at a time. It is time you acted as the future King of Norlanda."
"Father, how else can I know this Kingdom and its people?"
"An excellent sentiment!" the King said. he pressed both hands on the table and leaned forward. "a grand tour would give you a chance to meet some of your other loyal subjects as well as suitable maidens."
Jared's jaw tightened; his grey eyes narrowed. "I would meet only the maidens the Council deemed suitable," he returned shortly.
The King glared at him. "You have a life of great privilege and responsibility. By the grace of the Etu, your life belongs to this land and its people."
"By the grace of the Etu, I would not ask for such a life," his son returned tersely.