To climb is to fall

Nes does have not many dreams or wants in his young life. His day involves climbing. To explore places and houses and buildings. Of course, those places are other people's, and he explores them to steal.

That's what his life involves.

It all goes well, until a thieves' guild wants blood to be spilled. Preferably Nes'.

A man, smarter, and more cunning than him is ready for Nes. Waiting for him to climb.

Will Nes prove fast enough to escape the deadly grasp of cutthroats and climb to safety?

Would he find safety and treasure at the top, or more danger?

Prequel short story to Sorrow of the Wind.