Dark Destiny

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Dark Destiny

by Dwight V. Swain

EN·~2 hours

Chapters

Description

A lone mercenary known only as the Blue Warrior roams the desolate world of Ulna, his reputation forged by daring raids and a single‑ship assault on a hostile fleet. When an ancient Shamon priest offers a hefty sum to slay a mysterious woman—rumored to be the storm‑goddess Xaymar—Haral hesitates, his curiosity warring with his appetite for wealth and blood. The priest’s desperate pleas and the promise of riches pull him toward a task that feels more like a curse than a commission.

The story unfolds in smoky taverns and crumbling ruins, where the veil of myth shrouds a deity whose very presence bends wind and lightning. As Haral confronts the uneasy truth behind the priest’s request, he must decide whether his ambition can coexist with the moral weight of killing a being of such power. The opening sets a tense, atmospheric stage, inviting listeners to question what drives a warrior when the line between heroism and madness blurs.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (147K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2021-07-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Dwight V. Swain

Dwight V. Swain

1915–1992

Best known for practical, no-nonsense advice on storytelling, this American writer built a career across pulp fiction, novels, and teaching. His work still speaks to aspiring authors who want clear tools for writing stronger fiction.

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