An Oath of Fire

By Amanda Kaye

An ancient killer, a desperate search.

Jerrik grew up hearing stories about the evil Bastelluda that hunted their long ago ancestors and the mysterious fire guardian who saved them.  Everyone dismissed them as faery tales… then the monster returned.

Frantic to save his little sister from the demon attacks, Jerrik sets out from the village to search for the fire guardian and beg its help.  His best friend, Red, thinks it's a waste of time, but she tags along because someone has to keep Jerrik out of trouble.

But there's more to worry about in the forest than the Bastelluda.  A shadow grows as they try to solve a centuries-old mystery. 

Will they find the fire guardian and save their village, or die chasing a legend?

A standalone short story perfect for fans of Mercedes Lackey, Anne McCaffery, and Robin Hobb.  Join the quest—get your copy today!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Amanda Kaye
• Release date: Feb 14, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393841005

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An ancient killer, a desperate search.

Jerrik grew up hearing stories about the evil Bastelluda that hunted their long ago ancestors and the mysterious fire guardian who saved them. Everyone dismissed them as faery tales… then the monster returned.

Frantic to save his little sister from the demon attacks, Jerrik sets out from the village to search for the fire guardian and beg its help.  His best friend, Red, thinks it’s a waste of time, but she tags along because someone has to keep Jerrik out of trouble.

But there’s more to worry about in the forest than the Bastelluda.  A shadow grows as they try to solve a centuries-old mystery. 

Will they find the fire guardian and save their village, or die chasing a legend?

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It’s only a legend.

I whirled, arrow strung and ready to fire.

A stone’s throw away, Red leaned against a tree, arms folded as she surveyed me with an arched eyebrow.

Hellfire. I lowered the bow. I knew I should’ve tied you to a tree before I left.

She threw back her head and laughed. You couldn’t tie a decent knot to save your life. Admit it, you’d miss me out there all by yourself. Who’d pretend to laugh at your jokes, or enjoy your off-key singing? Red gave me an adoring look as she batted her lashes and twirled a strand of