Mercy

Rab lives to loot, steal, and spend his ill-gotten gains. With Emylon under siege by rebels and plagued by chimeras, life is good… until a chimera slays Rab’s beloved younger brother. Now Rab and his friends ache for revenge. But first they must unravel the mystery of the strange gem found in Rab’s brother’s pocket when he died.

Novella (13,200 words)