Chronicles of Darkness: Shadows and Dust
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"Everything you loved was taken away from you
blinded by your grief you are walking a thin line
the abyss is right in front of you
it calls to you and wants to embrace you
don't look down, you have to overcome it
Keep the faith, my child
trust and believe in yourself
don't give in to despair
as long as a new day is dawning
and the golden sun rises
there will always be hope
A veil of darkness is covering your eyes
sorrow and pain has conquered your soul
your heart is wrapped up in iron chains
no chance for it to break free
anger and hate are coursing hotly through your veins
Keep the faith, my child
trust and believe in yourself
don't give in to despair
as long as a new day is dawning
and the golden sun rises
there will always be hope
A cruel betrayal closed your heart to love
numb, you live only to fight evil
a vow, screamed into the night is what keeps you going
death and destruction are what you leave behind
on your lonely road of vengeance
Keep the faith, my child
trust and believe in yourself
don't give in to despair
as long as a new day is dawning
and the golden sun rises
there will always be hope."
Helena's face turned blurry and faded from his view as Kyrian awoke. He rose from his bedroll and stretched, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. Sighing, he went to his horse and stroked the neck of his trusty companion.
Kyrian leaned his forehead against Nightshade's, hot tears burning in his eyes. He whispered in a broken voice, "I've seen Mama in my dreams again, like every night for five years. And every time my heart grows more heavy. If only I wouldn't have been such a damned fool!"
For a while he kept this position and dark thoughts wandered through his mind. He patted Nightshade's neck once more and released the horse. "Let's go, my friend."
The black stallion snorted and butted Kyrian with his head.
"Yes, yes. I know. Breakfast first." The young hunter gazed at the meager interior of his saddlebags and shook his head. "As soon as we reach the next village or settlement, we have to get more supplies. Maybe we can even get a map of the area we are at, because frankly spoken, I don't have the slightest idea which direction we have to follow.
Nightshade wasn't interested in his master's musings. Greedily he reached for a carrot, which Kyrian had just fetched from the saddlebags.
"Hey, hey. Slow down, boy. That's the last one."
After Kyrian had washed down a piece of stale bread with some spring water, he packed up the camp and climbed on Nightshade's back. The images of his dream and his mother's voice were still echoing through his mind. Unconsciously his hand went into his coat's pocket and closed tightly around Helena's silvery bracelet. "You are right, Mama. As long as the sun rises every day there will always be hope. I will find Skylar, Mama. And I will never give up, until my vow is fulfilled."
The End of
Chronicles of Darkness
- Book 1 –
Shadows and Dust
Copyright
The first edition of this book was published on the internet in 2003 under the title
Chronicles of Darkness: Book 1 - Shadows and Dust
Copyright © 2003 by Taylor Fierce and Andrea F. Thomas
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Copyright © 2002-2015 by Taylor Fierce and Andrea F. Thomas
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Translations from German to English by Taylor Fierce
Cover design by Andrea F. Thomas