Winter's Bite
by Annie Bellet
Price: Free! 17350 words.
Published by Doomed Muse Press on April 30, 2011. .
Many years ago, Ysabon made her living by the sword as a skilled mercenary. Now she lives in Westedge with her brother's children, tending to the animals and afraid of dying old and useless. When a horrible winter storm drives monsters down from the mountains, Ysabon can save her family and her village if she finds the strength to take up the sword for a final battle. (A short story.)