Frederick V Frederick walked the docks in the early morning light. His eyes squinted in defiance—he hadn’t gotten a good night’s sleep in some time. These days, he was up until the godless hours working. Frederick’s commercial fleet had doubled, but the paperwork had tripled. King Kyle, and his cronies, had made good on theirContinue reading “Resistance: Chapter 18”
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Resistance: Chapter 14
Frederick IV The King’s Guard, they called themselves. They wore full suits of armor ornamented far beyond the traditional military garb. They lined the docks now while the normal city guard kept the assembled mass of onlookers a healthy distance from the dock’s entrance. It had been a strange week. Frederick stood next to harborContinue reading “Resistance: Chapter 14”
Resistance: Chapter 10
Frederick III The docks were calm this morning. The wind blew lazily, giving up after meager gusts, content not to push anything too hard. The sky was grey, but the clouds didn’t bring a storm or hold any rain—just a lousy morning. Frederick walked the docks and felt alone. He saw people out getting readyContinue reading “Resistance: Chapter 10”
Resistance: Chapter 4
Frederick II Frederick walked to the harbor. His tiny home wasn’t far but he wished it were closer. One day he would have a small ship of his own to live on. He dreamed of it often; a small desk to work from, a kitchen, a hammock, and enough food that he could disappear forContinue reading “Resistance: Chapter 4”
Resistance: Chapter 1
Frederick Frederick stepped out into the morning and took a deep inhale of briny air. There was never time to stop and take in his surroundings, but he made sure to enjoy the breath. A man could get complacent, but not Frederick. The taste of the ocean in the air was always a delight. ThereContinue reading “Resistance: Chapter 1”