Pietas, Joss, and a few others are heading for shelter, while a storm is bearing down on them. Excerpt Forged in Fire “Pietas.” Joss faced him. “If we’re not inside before the storm hits, we…
In this scene, Pietas is getting to know Tiklaus, a massive black panther. The animal has appointed itself guardian over the immortal king. But who knew panthers liked belly rubs? Excerpt Forged in Fire Flipping…
My character Pietas has always been the villain, but I had it in my head to write his origin story. I knew he was well aquainted with storms, personal, psychic, physical, and spiritual. So when…
Anyone could show anger when they are wronged. If someone steals from you, or cheats you, you’ll be furious, and rightfully so. But what if a character’s nature is to exhibit more anger than usual?…
In this scene, when Pietas is attacked from behind, the panther who’s been his shadow for months leaps into the frey and protects him. It costs the cat its life. But this panther is far…
Aware Luc will be gone part of the day, Izzorah asks if there is any way he can help. Excerpt Surrender Love “Help?” A slow smile crossed Luc’s face. “I may need a long, hot,…
I am invincible. In this scene from Origin of Pietas, Pietas is free of the lifepod, but his injuries have incapacitated him. He must rely completely on Six. Depending on others is not the king’s…
I overcome. I am indomitable. In this scene from Origin of Pietas, as Pietas is healing from catastrophic injuries, he’s literally at the mercy of Six, the mortal who’d captured him. After nearly a year…
In this scene, Tornahdo is aboard the starport Enderium Six, awaiting assignment. All he’s been told is he’ll be providing security during peace talks aboard the station. He’s locked in his room, with no outside…
I vanquish every enemy. In this scene from Origin of Pietas, as he’s healing from catastrophic injuries, Pietas muses about pain. Excerpt from Origin of Pietas Pietas had taught himself, disciplined himself never to fear…