Long ago, in a distant land called Dryer, there lived a king named Dio, who had no desire to assist his fellow humans, let alone animals. He only thirsted for power and domination. The subjects suffered under his rule; they were plagued by expensive taxes and inhospitable conditions. However, nobody raised concerns; those who stood ...

The light from the lamp flooded over the paper on which she wrote, keeping shadows at bay while the night crept on. Her eyes threatened to shut of their own accord, and fatigue settled into her bones. At times her vision blurred. She found it hard to focus on her task. Every scratch of the ...