Published: April 30, 2011
Words: 17,353 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458029782

Short description

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.)

Extended description

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.

"Winter's Bite" is a fantasy short story by Annie Bellet.

*Bonus Material* Read the first five chapters of "A Heart in Sun and Shadow" free at the end of this ebook.

Tags

fantasy, short story, sword and sorcery, epic fantasy, sword, high fantasy, fantasy short story, fantasy action, annie bellet, a heart in sun and shadow

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Review by: Court Ellyn on May 20, 2011 :
Fantastic piece of storytelling and characterization. These along with a fully believable setting and vivid imagery made this short story a joy to experience. A few minor typos do not detract from this tense and heartrending tale about a grandmother and former mercenary who must decide to take up her sword again to help save her village from terrifying, bloodthirsty monsters. This is one of those stories that, when I read the last word, I sat back and sighed, my heart full of emotions. Readers of fantasy will not be disappointed.
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