Vorath, a young knight-in-training, is terrified of battle and reluctant to hurt others. But when a massive army of men and monsters invades his magical homeland of Abyssia, he must rise to the occasion to protect those he loves. As he battles impossible odds and uncovers secrets of the past, Vorath discovers his own strength and bravery in a world filled with danger and intrigue.

Two cheese connoisseurs set out on a pilgrimage to Switzerland in search of Vacherin Mont d'Ciel, supposedly the greatest cheese in the world.

This short speculative fiction story originally appeared on the Canadian website, Ascent Aspirations way back in 2007.