Category: writing
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Dragon Slayer
By Jason Zapata Within conflict’s crucible he forged an iron will Amassed power and prowess never witnessed before His feats in fighting dragons became storied lore And awe-stricken souls tell tales of his exploits still
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The Calling
By Jason Zapata This is the type of place where a conscience Does more harm than good. This is the type of place where noble beings Are misunderstood.
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Her Name Is What It Means
By Jason Zapata Try my best to fake a smile Feels too much like denial This scene is all played out And she’s waiting for me Try my best to fake a smile
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“…Enough to be the Villain”
By Jason Zapata The victors of this conflict determined what was true Defeated I was forced to endure this detriment Hear the many fallacies my enemies would construe And be judged not by truth but popular sentiment
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Lawless Frontier Villainy
By Jason Zapata Men dread the sight of his approach, This force of nature riding into town. Throats grow dry and children go silent In the presence of this high plains predator.
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The Barrow Wights of Barrow Downs
By Jason Zapata There exist beings devoid of the Valar’s grace. Middle-earth’s majority avoid such fell sights, As Barrow Downs and its Barrow Wights.
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From The Darkness, Before The Light – Excerpt
By Jason Zapata Bridgett descended towards Reginald’s campfire slowly. She dimmed her aura and landed behind him, beyond the campfire’s light. The fallen knight wore a familiar garment. A cloak the Romani, Nadya made for him. Two years after their parting and he still thought of her…
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A Shadow Beneath Leipzig – Excerpt
By Jason Zapata Reginald sensed he was being followed and forced his stride to remain relaxed. He pushed on through Leipzig’s crowded marketplace with the intent of leading his foe into a deserted area. The knight couldn’t simply dispatch the cultist in the open – not without being thrown into an Imperial jail. So he…