How to Kill a Dragon

By Samantha Grey

Penny and Phillip are two young adults. They are enjoying a warm Autumn afternoon under an oak tree, when a dragon attacks and destroys their village. The two set out to exact revenge upon the fearsome beast, but, as we all know, things seldom turn out as we expect.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Samantha Grey
• Release date: Feb 6, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215902400

Samantha Grey

Born 8 March 1984, in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and still there, I enjoy baking, writing, music, art and animals.I own, or rather am owned by, 4 cats, 2 dogs, 1 budgie, 1 tarantula and a plethora of mice who take up a large majority of my time. They say pet owners live longer, perhaps it just feels that way.I play guitar and keyboard although not very well. I have played and sung on stage, at local concerts and in church.I live with my mother and my brother and together we bake novelty cakes such as birthday cakes and wedding cakes incorporating two of my favourite things; art and sweets.I have been writing from the moment I could hold a pen and it has always been a dream to turn a hobby into a career. My first poem at the age of 6 was entitled "There once was a man called Fred." It was well received at a school talent show, however my public speaking has much to be desired. Since then my passion for writing has flourished and I have written much although published very little. This will change.Samantha Grey - 2023

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How to Kill a Dragon

Samantha Grey

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How to Kill a Dragon

Samantha Grey

Copyright Samantha Grey 2023

Published at Smashwords

1st Edition

ISBN 9798215902400

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without prior approval of the author. For permission to use contact Samantha Grey by email at [e-mail]

Chapter 1

Phillip sighed.

What are you doing? he said lazily looking up at Penny.

Making a daisy chain, she replied from her perch on the old oak bough, equally lazily.

Gods, you’re such a girl, he scoffed. Her nimble hands paused in her work as she glanced at him.

Would you prefer me otherwise? Why Sir Phillip, I had no idea your tastes ran in that direction.

She giggled seeing the blush burn his chubby cheeks. At sixteen years of age, Phillip was nearly a man and hadn’t quite shed the puppy fat of boyhood. Penny, on the other hand, at the same age, was slim and graceful as a gazelle, albeit somewhat gangly. She felt that surely a girl shouldn’t have so many knees and elbows.

Phillip wished he had a witty reply to her gentle banter, but could find none. He hummed and