The Dark Castle was as vast as a city, and it was filled with the refugees of Quaal. He had no choice but to suck it up at that moment-he had been beckoned by Renee the Righteous, and when the chosen one asks a favor, it was best to do it rather than face the wrath of the Holy Light (or Renee, for that matter). Haag was not entirely out of shape, for battling bloodthirsty nuns ensured his muscle span was thick, but he had a bit of a belly he just could not lose, and it felt like a bouncing anchor with every stride. He winced as its scabbard thudded against his upper thigh. He did not look like much of a Quester, but he kept a blade hidden underneath his robe. His brown monk robe sashayed about his sandaled feet, whipping his ankles. Haag the Honorable dashed down the lavish hallway of the Dark Castle. Table of ContentsĪ Tale of Haag the Honorable and Caleb the CalculatingĪbout the Not So Humble Narrator A Tale of Haag the Honorable and Caleb the Calculating Thank you for respecting the author’s work. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then you should return it and purchase your own copy. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only and may not be re-sold or given away to other people. Anything in this novel that is anyway similar to your own life and/or work is coincidental (and a bit sad). Names, characters, places, brands, media, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination. To obtain permission, contact the writer through her website at This is a work of fiction. Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, taping, or otherwise) without the prior written permission of the copyright owner except in the context of reviews, quotes, or references. No merriment shall commence without the reading of the legal disclaimer:Īll rights reserved. KINGDOM OF THE SNARK THREE MORE SNARKY TALESĭigital edition produced by Maureen Cutajar “A Tale of Randall the Rambunctious (A Novella)” Read more “Tragedy in the Wine Cellar (A Longish Short Story, Not Quite a Novella)” “Three Snarky Tales (The First Short Story Collection)” “An Affair with Wizards (Being the Second Part of the Righteous Trilogy)” “The Quest for the Sword (Being the First Part of the Righteous Trilogy)” Other tales (thus far) of this adult oriented fantasy/comedy series include: “Three More Snarky Tales” is a collection of stand-alone short stories in the “Kingdom of the Snark” series. So kick up your boots, take of swig of ale and try to swallow these three “Snarky” tales. If that leaves ye unsatisfied, there is also a sneak preview of “Kingdom Smackdown,” being the third part of “The Righteous Trilogy” to be published later in 2014. Desperate for a friend, Audraine sets out to prove herself while saving the day-if she does not end up in the belly of a dragon. if only Fayna were so enthusiastic to even have Audraine tag along. When Fayna the Fearless enters the Riff Raff Tavern requesting help to find a lost Quester, Audraine is eager to take up the challenge. Tina quickly discovers that she is in over her head, and the death that ends the fight may be her own.ģ) “A Tale of Audraine the Insane”: Audraine the Insane has lived a comfortable life from the wealth she earned from her only quest, but her heart yearns for another adventure. Anxious to move up in the profession, she challenges the man who currently holds that title to an assassin’s battle of the death. When Haag’s childhood buddy, Caleb the Calculating, decides to have some fun with the easily manipulated lieutenant, he puts all of their lives at risk when his antics raise the deadly ire of Kirk the Smirk.Ģ) “A Tale of Tina the Terrible”: Tina the Terrible only has twelve years of life under her belt, so she has a lot to prove if she hopes of becoming the deadliest assassin in the Kingdom of Turrack. “Three More Snarky Tales” contains the following stories:ġ) “A Tale of Haag the Honorable and Caleb the Calculating”: Haag the Honorable, a Quester raised in the monastery of Quaal with Renee the Righteous, is given the task of supervising Lieutenant Lival, who lost his soul and will obey any command given to him. Yea, verily, one does not merely wander into the dragon’s den and emerge un-BBQ’d, but perhaps fortune shall be on ye side. Oh, brave Sir Knight! Be wary if ye venture into this second short story collection from the “Kingdom of the Snark” series.
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