Sam is the most promising swordsman among this year’s crop of Paladin trainees...and knows it. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam is the kingdom of Thule’s best hope against the violence wrought by demons. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel-in-distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery. Pity that Tristan Lyons, the Paladin assigned to train her, is none other than the hero of her childhood. He hasn’t recognized her as Lady Samantha--yet-- but if he does, he’ll take away her sword and send her packing. Sam is not the only trainee hiding secrets: Braeden is a half-demon with a dark past that might be unforgivable. Sam, Braeden and Tristan set out for the western coast, charged with rooting out an infestation of demons that has made the West unlivable. As they travel, they uncover a deep-seated corruption of power that threatens to derail everything they stand for. Rebellion stirs, led by a rival faction of warriors who tempt Sam to join them with an irresistible offer. A war between men is coming, and Sam must pick a side. Will saving the kingdom cost her life -- or just her heart? Reminiscent of Mulan, but with a medieval fantasy twist, Paladin is a tale of adventure, action, and romance.

What is a Mary-Sue? In this short story, I'll show you the five most common types of Mary-Sues.

Hodor hodor... Hodor hodor hodor?! Hodor hodor - HODOR hodor, hodor HODOR hodor, hodor hodor, hodor, hodor hodor. Hodor hodor HODOR! Hodor hodor; hodor hodor hodor hodor - hodor. Hodor. Hodor HODOR hodor, hodor hodor, hodor. Hodor hodor? Hodor. Hodor hodor hodor hodor, hodor, hodor hodor. TRANSLATION : Hodor is simple-minded (i.e. mentally challenged) and he is only capable of saying one word, "hodor" (which is a nonsense word), though he can apparently understand complex instructions other people give. Nonetheless, the Starks set him to work at a productive occupation within his capacities, as stableboy serving at Winterfell. Hodor is incredibly large and strong. While he is slow of wits, he is gentle and loyal to the Starks. He is actually Old Nan's great-grandson and only living relative. HODOR?

The world is not all that it seems to be. It holds many magical things and for May the adventure has only just started. After May's father has gone missing, May is determined to find him. With the help of a cute ghost boy, Sidhean, and a little old man with quite the powers, May goes searching for her father. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright © 2020 by saracmack All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9th August 2018: #457 in fantasyadventure