#251 in Short Stories Every dragon has a story, but not every dragon has a voice. So, for historians; like myself, to tell a dragon's story we must look for their voice; essentially their Rider. ======== This is told from the Rider's point of view, some in first, others not, but each one conveys the struggle of what a Rider had to mentally and physically go through to build an unbreakable bond with their beast. The Rider's/dragon's stories are all told here: Mandy and Sky, Eaton and Nyx, Astrid and Fletcher, Alex and Spencer, Filly and Bris, Damitri; Felix and Willow, Roxanne and Raid, and Rayn and Ransom. ======== This also includes some exclusive stories of the Dragon Lord Flame and his adventures with Kati the Witch of Dragon Island. -beware of these; there are some dragon love/romance in them. :P ======== Some tails will be longer than others and some might just be one short (or long) chapter. I'm not giving a whole life story, just a little glimse into the lives of these Riders when they first found their dragons. ======= There's also a rare list of The First Dragons of Fantasy inside. Take care, not many get to read that information. - The Historian

Whis was what the people of Fantasy called a Whisper, hence the name. She was born into slavery and never given a home. But on a slave/circus-route to Garden City she was contained with a mare who she found had an interesting spirit that had her thinking and doing things she'd never put across her mind before, and therefore, she made her plan of escape. All would have gone fine, Whis and the mare would have been miles away from Garden City, if one single man hadn't gotten in her way. Anakin Drennan, an insanely powerful man of Fantasy - in both magic and riches - had a hobby of saving a breed of creatures known as the Nyveari, so that their rare race didn't go extinct. The mare Whis planned to escape with, was one of those Nyveari, and just after Anakin saved the mare from her life of oppression, Whis showed up to try and save the day. Not all went according to plan, for either of the Fantasians. Whis was given her wish of freedom in Anakin's home, and Anakin gained a strange young girl as a companion. Follow Whis as she gains a new name for herself, friends among the most unlikely people and creatures, and a daughterly love for a man that has lost everything and yet asks for nothing. And if she happens to get rid of an evil lord in the process, so be it. This is not a romantic, but it is a story of love. This is a reminder from the author that anyone can be loved, be forgiven, be accepted, no matter who they are. Started: 08.19.16 Completed: 05.24.17

[Best Fantasy Story Winner at Fiction Awards 2016] In a world where everyone can use magic, Kiel is a non-mage - until he makes a deal that would change his life forever. A deal that ultimately pulls him into a web of lies, ancient riddles, and fatal secrets, where one wrong step could bring his untimely demise. Blurb In a world where everyone can use magic, where treasure hunters, alchemists, and warlocks are common professions, and where mage duels are the most popular form of entertainment, Kiel is a non-mage-a person who doesn't have the aptitude to use magic on regular basis - until he meets Elaru-a spell breaker of mysterious origin, wielder of the fabled 'Aethernea of Sight' - eyes that can see magic, who claims she can give him the power to become the greatest mage world of Halnea has ever seen. Coerced into binding his soul to hers, Kiel finds himself pulled into a web of secrets, where one wrong step could end in his untimely demise. Who, or what is Elaru Wayvin really? What is her relation to the ruling 15 noble mage families? What is the source of The Ink - a mysterious plague spreading through the continent? What is the Aetherneal bond between them and what has it turned them into? What is the truth behind gods and divine magic? Why has the third race of Halnea-the Ascended, mysteriously disappeared, and what is the connection between the remaining two races? In the search for truth, Kiel and Elaru enroll at the most prestigious University of Magic. Yet, between awkward social events, falling in love, thrilling competitions, blood curling battles, irritating peers, and damnable love rivals, there is little time for studying. And as if avoiding sinister plots from all sides wasn't difficult enough, their new detestable mentor takes them on a voyage into the uncharted forbidden zone filled with unspeakable secrets, ancient riddles, man-eating monsters, and deadly traps. A quest that just might end up changing the fate of the entire world.

~Book One of the Changelings Trilogy~ My name is Fiona. I grew up human, but I became something more. This is my story, of how I grew wings and scales, how I met my family, how I changed, and changed the world around me, for the better. Enjoy the ride.

An ill-prepared queen, a soft-hearted mercenary, and a crippled warrior struggle as a kingdom falls and an empire rises. For years the High Mages of Cadonia have maintained an uneasy peace among the nobles disgruntled with the rule of the king. In the aftermath of a tragic event, Elyse, the king’s daughter, is thrust into a role she is not ready for. As queen, she must now determine who to trust while struggling to keep the kingdom from collapsing around her. The Hell Patrol, a legendary mercenary outfit commanded by Jonrell, finds itself disenfranchised with their current employer. Recalling a promise he made over a decade ago, Jonrell breaks his contract in order to right the wrongs of his past. On the continent of Hesh, the Blue Island Clan has long been ignored by its neighbors. Tobin, a warrior and son of the Clan’s ruler, struggles as an outcast as he watches his brother Kaz lead his father’s army to glory. Emboldened by a new friendship with a mysterious shaman, Tobin finds himself gaining the respect he always wanted. An epic fantasy tale, Rise and Fall is the first book in the completed Blood and Tears Trilogy.

This is a another prequel short story to The Cloud Roads, the first novel in the Books of the Raksura series, which is available from Night Shade Books in paperback, ebook, and audiobook. This one is about the main character Moon, when he was a young boy and still traveling alone.

"Would you ride for me ?"

"i won't fuck you and leave that's the old me, i won't break yo heart lil baby that's the cold me."