Crimson the Barbarian

By Stephen D. Sullivan

I have nothing. My sword lies shattered, my mail is rent and useless, and of my knives only splinters remain. I stand alone, naked, in a shroud of falling snow. Yet, I will not die this day. I have nothing ... but I shall survive.
— From the Aesir's Song of Crimson

Cut off from her companions, Crimson battles for her life against the forces of nature and the supernatural in this Robert E. Howard-inspired tale.

Stephen D. Sullivan is the award-winning author of dozens of novels and stories, including trilogies for Legend of the Five Rings, Spider Riders, and Dragonlance.

“Crimson the Barbarian” is also available as part of The Crimson Collection. Crimson appears in many stories, including “A Titanic Mistake.”

• Language: English
• Publisher: Stephen D. Sullivan
• Release date: Sep 17, 2012
• ISBN: 9781301981052

Stephen D. Sullivan

Stephen D. Sullivan has written more than 50 books across many genres: fantasy, SF, horror, detective, movie adaptations, and more. Readers the world over enjoy his fast-moving prose style and hard-hitting action sequences. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the 2016 Scribe Award for his horror-comedy novel, Manos: The Hands of Fate.Not sure where to start? Try these:NEW! Manos: Talons of FateBEST SELLER: Manos: The Hands of Fate (2016 Scribe Award Winner)HORROR & MONSTERS: Daikaiju AttackFANTASY: Tournament of Death novelsSCIENCE FICTION: Heart of Steam & RustADULT: Elf Erotica (Elf Princess on Mars)OVERVIEW: Martian Knights & Other TalesThere are plenty of others to choose from, too. (Including some books from other authors published by Steve's Company, Walkabout Publishing.)Browse! Buy! Enjoy!

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The Dying Kingdom

Warrior’s Heart (Catriona trilogy)

Warrior’s Blood (Catriona trilogy)

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Legend of the Five Rings

The Scorpion

The Phoenix

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Quest of the Earthen

Reign of the Soul Eater

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Heart of Steam & Rust (steampunk - 2012)

Ghosts of 9/11

Monster Shark

The Candle Goes Dark, But the Light Remains (Crimson)

Crimson & Dragons (Crimson)

Crash of the Titans (Crimson)

Thor Loser (Crimson)

Snowraven

Kidnapped by Saurians (Dungeons & Dinosaurs)

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CRIMSON THE BARBARIAN

Stephen D. Sullivan

• Walkabout Publishing •

Smashwords edition.

© 2012 Stephen D. Sullivan

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Special thanks, as always, to my First Readers: Kifflie Scott, Edward Henderson, Jean Rabe, & Paul McComas.

Cover art & design © 2012 Stephen D. Sullivan.

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CONTENTS

CRIMSON THE BARBARIAN

Samples of Other Stories

Forever Crimson

Time War

A Titanic Mistake

About the Story

About the Author

Music to Read By

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CRIMSON THE BARBARIAN

Stephen D. Sullivan

for Robert E. Howard

I have nothing. My sword lies shattered, my mail is rent and useless, and of my knives only splinters remain. I stand alone, naked, in a shroud of falling snow. Yet, I will not die this day. I have nothing … but I shall survive.

— From the Aesir's Song of Crimson

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I’d been in worse fixes during my many incarnations, but not too damn often.

When I opened my eyes, I found myself lying at the bottom of a snowy defile—a small canyon, really. I gasped