The Looking Glass

By Erik Kristofer Lucero

Farms lads Sean and Greg watch a falling object land in the pumpkin fields. When the go to see what it is little do they know how much it will change their lives. The Looking Glass, an object from the Goddesses sends them on an adventure as they try to warn the king that danger is coming. From small villages to the Valley of Rivers, from meeting the holy men to being captured by swamp gnomes or Warlocks they must stop the attack the on the castle. Will the Dark One succeed in destroying the castle or will Sean and Greg stop him. Only with the Looking Glass will they know.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Erik Kristofer Lucero
• Release date: Jan 24, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224983957

Erik Kristofer Lucero

Not so long, long ago in a not so far, far away kingdom Erik Lucero was born in California. Growing all over the gave him an imagination like no other. Like any typical boy he wanted to play baseball, until he realized athletics was not his strong suit. He turned his head toward creating stories in his mind. When he finally decided to start writing it was poetry with his own style. He collected his poems into one file before his next idea Heroes of the Prophecy came to him. Heroes spent 10 years on his mind before he put finger to keyboard to bring its world to life.Bouncing through different ideas he enjoys reading to help bring in new inspirations. Ki-ky the Cat was brought to life through the inspiration of his children. While finishing the first of Ki-ky's adventures he returned to school to an even different direction, Teaching. Using his love to storytelling and his child like nature he felt his future in spreading his love of words to children.His time now spent living in Florida with his family he continues to create and bring forth new worlds and characters. As his worlds continue to growyou the reader will have new places to visit. Now we return to you explore his site and learn about his works.

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The Looking Glass

Erik Kristofer Lucero

Copyright © 2012 Erik Kristofer Lucero

All rights reserved.

ISBN: 1477425314

ISBN-13: 978-1477425312

DEDICATION

To my family who believe in me.

Contents

HARVEST

THE LOOKING GLASS

THE JOURNEY BEGINS

STOLEN HORSES

CHANGE OF DIRECTION

VALLEY OF RIVERS

UP THE RIVER

TEMPLE OF THE GODDESSES

HEADING TO THE CASTLE

SWAP OF MADNESS

SWAMP GNOMES

CASTLE VAEL

HOME TO MADNESS

ESCAPe

CHASED OFF THE MOUNTAIN

BACK TO THE LAKE

OLD HERMIT

PONTE

BACK TO THE CASTLE

CASTLE LIFE

SPRING TO LIFE

THE WAR STARTS

HARVEST

The early autumn air brought a cool breeze to the day. Soon the pumpkin harvest begins. The farm bustled with life as the farmhands prepared for the harvest. Sean was busy hitching the horse to the wagon while Greg gathered their tools for the day.

Feels like only another day or two before they are ready. I can’t wait for the work. Greg said as he loaded the tools on the wagon. Once they got on the wagon they headed to the fields.

The day started easy as they walked the fields checking the pumpkins. They picked any noticeably bad ones then loaded them onto the wagon. The ones left on the vines give them the more time.

As the day wore on Sean and Greg cleaned the fields. The sun was setting when they heard the dinner bell. After unhitching the horse and putting the tools away they entered the house to eat. They talked of the harvest at dinner.

You two lads ready for the festival?

Sean finished chewing before answering. Yes. I saved my money to buy a new outfit for the festival.

Me too. If you don’t mind sir, we would like to go to town some time tomorrow. Greg added.

Cid leaned back in his chair. I think we could take a day to relax before the harvest. I have to go into town to get feed for the horses. However, he waved his finger at them ... no more mischief. I’m still paying for the prank you two did on the baker.

The two grinned before they both replied, Yes Sir! They went back to their meal. After dinner the boys went out to the building used by the farmhands.

The building was about ten yards from the main house. Painted tan with white trim to match the main house it was the rest house for the farmhands. With three bedrooms containing two dressers and a bunk bed in each one

Housing up to six workers for the farm. Unfortunately last year’s harvest was so bad that Cid could only afford to hire Sean and Greg.

Since they were the only ones, they had the whole building to themselves. The disadvantage, they had to do all the work. Most nights they stayed up talking or playing a game of cards.

They changed into their nightclothes before climbing into their bunks. Sean, are you hoping Mary asks you to the festival? You know she fancies you?

They talked about the festival late into the night. Within moments they were fast asleep.

The next morning they were ready before the sun. The excitement of going to town made them move quickly through their morning work. By breakfast time they were more than ready to go to town. As they ate Cid had hitched the horse to the wagon waiting for them to finish. Now lads, remember what I said last night, no mischief today.

They both looked up at him. Yes Sir! They both smiled as they climbed up onto the wagon. The ride into town took less than a quarter hour. The town was busy as people hurried about with their business.

The town was decorated for the coming harvest and festival. Banners hung between shops. Dressmakers showed their finest clothes in their windows. The bakers started making their special breads. The street was alive with the harvest colors of orange, red and yellow.

Cid brought the wagon to a halt at the general store. Ok lads off you go. Meet me back here after lunch. That gives you enough time to get what you need. We’ll go back to prepare to harvest tomorrow.

They nodded before running off to the dressmakers. They had reached the door when a couple of girls giggled as they walked by. They looked at them noticing it was Mary and her friend Simone.

Hiya ladies Greg said with a grin. How are you two doing?

Good. We just finished with the dressmakers. Hope to see you both at the festival. It was Simone that spoke first. Mary looked shyly at Sean twisting her fingers. Simone looked at Greg, Would you like to go with me.

I would love to.

Simone looked at Mary waiting for her to say something. After a few seconds she elbowed Mary who then looked at Sean. Sean, would you like to go to the festival with me?

I would love to. I can’t wait to meet you there. The girls walked off giggling while the boys walked into the shop.

After an hour they both had new clothes while Sean bought