Sabaku, the Deserter Vol. 0: "Showdown at the Cactus's Prick"

By David Reynolds

"Showdown at the Cactus's Prick" is a short story written by David Reynolds. It was originally published in Late Night Dungeons. Sabaku has already left the oppressive land that was once his home. Now, he must resist capture at the Cactus's Prick, a tiny hovel beyond the borders of his homeland.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Problematic Press
• Release date: Feb 25, 2013
• ISBN: 9780986902765

David Reynolds

my Smashwords interview details some of my personal history, and the memoirs details even more. Best way to know more about me is to read the memoirs.At present 2024 I am still involved with Foxfield heritage railway museum. I am also busy upon a number of ancestry projects for friends or clients ( [e-mail] ) if you wish to contact. 2nd memoirs installment, out very soon Latest novel , Right place wrong time, 2nd part of eden to armageddon trilogy recently published. final part in trilogy already written, but needs polish and formatting. Busy compiling yet another reality & beyond anniversary magazine. Took on slot as cosmic commentator writing stories and articles for Star Trek universe. This has now evolved into full editorial position for U.K. based Star Trek / Star Wars/ Dr. Who monthly mag. Also producing articles for the hub pages. The rest of the time I was continuing with regular occupation ( international coach driver )

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Sabaku, the Deserter Vol. 0:

Showdown at the Cactus's Prick

by

David Reynolds

Published by Problematic Press at Smashwords

Copyright © 2011, 2013 David Reynolds

Sabaku, the Deserter Vol. 0:

Showdown at the Cactus's Prick

by

David Reynolds

Copyright © 2011, 2013 David Reynolds. All rights reserved.

ISBN-13: 978-0986902765

Smashwords edition.

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This short story was originally published by Nicholas Morine in Late Night Dungeons Vol. 1: Blood of the Black Queen's Court, which can be found here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/72552

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Sabaku the Deserter Vol. 0:

Showdown at the Cactus's Prick

by

Dave Reynolds

The Way of War is a Way of Deception. – Sun-tzu

When you are even with an opponent, it is essential to keep thinking of stabbing him in the face.... – Miyamoto Musashi

Far from Shoukyoku's Imperial City a troop of eight armed soldiers ride west along a twisting trail through a hilly region of a large coniferous forest. Industry has not yet spread out to these lands, but the Emperor demands assimilation. The trees here are tall and sparse, and although this lonely trail leads to the farthest reaches of Emperor Shoukyoku's domain, the Imperial banner nevertheless flies