Sword in the City

By F. E. Hubert

Sword in the City is the third part of a sword and sorcery series that has all the tropes of high fantasy and fast-paced adventure.

The stories are rounded, have independent endings and can be read as standalone shorts. Read together, they make for a longer adventure.

Watch out for the upcoming fifth story: Dog’s Blade.

1.Sword of the Sands
2.Book of Magic
3.Sword in the City
4.The Isles of Krake

5.Dog’s Blade - Expected end of March 2017. Also expected around that time is Swords and Magic; bundle of the first five stories.

• Language: English
• Publisher: F. E. Hubert
• Release date: May 19, 2016
• ISBN: 9781311159007

F. E. Hubert

F.E. Hubert lives in one of the wetter parts of Europe, which has the upside that it leaves him a lot of time to sit in his study and write stories. He writes short stories to give life to all the heroes, swords and monsters that keep knocking on his door when he's supposed to be working on his novel. They include science fiction, fantasy, horror, thrillers and the occasional detective. You can contact F.E. Hubert and let him know what you think at: [e-mail], or leave a review so the rest of the world knows what you think. Thanks for stopping by!

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Sword in the City

A story by F.E. Hubert

Copyright 2016 by F.E. Hubert

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or other characters is purely coincidental.

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Content

Chapter one: In the city

Chapter two: Job for a sword

Chapter three: All in a night’s work

Chapter four: On the run

Chapter five: Getting the box

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In the City

The smell of countless people living close together in a damp place had a life of its own. It assaulted Mufroen’s senses as they walked down the crowded streets, looking for a place where they could stay for a couple of nights.

People in the City of Isles were tall. Taller by at least half a head, the men gladly made way for the short warrior as he followed Rheena through the crowd. Mufroen’s stance and the sword at his hip told them enough to be polite.

The dark braid down his back, the distinct tribe markings that edged what was left of his sunrobes and the pale blue of his sun-bleached eyes added the unspoken warning that he came from the far lands of the high desert. Few ventured there and even fewer returned, but when they did, they told stories about the warrior tribes that lived far out on the inhospitable sands.

We have bedding in the stables for your man, The chubby innkeeper made sure not to look at Mufroen as he spoke, but he was all bows and smiles for Rheena. And meals in the kitchen -

He stays with me, She placed a hand on the man’s arm in a gesture of confidentiality. Also for dinner. I’m sure you understand, a woman alone…

Of course, my lady. As you please. If it hadn’t been for his copious belly, the man would have bent double with the force with which he bowed agreement to Rheena’s wishes. She didn’t seem to notice, but Mufroen thought he heard a snort come from his hip. When he looked down, the sword was still.

He couldn’t say he disagreed with the sentiment, he had to bite his lips a couple of times already that day. His presence convinced the keeper of every inn and tavern they visited that