Auric and the Wolf: Auric's Valiants

By Aaron Pogue

Before he was king of the greatest nation man had ever made, Auric Truefaith was a boy who helped on his family's farm. One day, working his father's fields, he finds himself face-to-face with a terrifying monster.

He soon learns that it takes more than a sharp sword and courage to be a hero.

In the world of Auric Truefaith, tyrant gods reign over the civilized and prosperous nation-states of Hurope. But there's a new wind blowing, as warriors and wizards take a stand for liberty.

A war is coming, and those who'd stand against the gods must become more than legends.

"Auric and the Wolf" is an Auric's Valiants short story featuring Auric Truefaith and Celine. Approximately 10,000 words.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Masked Fox Productions
• Release date: Mar 20, 2012
• ISBN: 9781497741973

Aaron Pogue

Aaron Pogue is a husband and a father of two who lives in Oklahoma City, OK. He started writing at the age of ten and has written novels, short stories, scripts, and video game storylines. His first novels were high fantasy set in the rich world of the FirstKing, including the bestselling fantasy novel Taming Fire, but he's explored mainstream thrillers, urban fantasy, and several kinds of science fiction, including a long-running sci-fi cop drama series focused on the Ghost Targets task force. Aaron holds a master of professional writing degree from the University of Oklahoma. He has been a technical writer with the Federal Aviation Administration and a writing professor at the university level. He also serves as the user experience consultant for Draft2Digital.com, a digital publishing service. Aaron maintains a personal website for his friends and fans at AaronPogue.com, and he runs a writing advice blog at UnstressedSyllables.com.

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