A Short Tale of Sword & Sorcery
A forgotten age when god-lore and magic drove warriors on quests of blood and gold.
The Rider, the progeny of ghoul and man, escorts a small, crumbling ossuary atop his Friesian. His destination is a hidden dale in the Widow Lands, where, temple monks claim, widows of the Great God Scar breathe life into bones long dead. How else does one speak privately with a priest who died a thousand years ago? For he is the man in the charnel box, and the secret he possesses isn’t to be shared with necromancers or moribund gods.
A 30 Minute Read
A swift yet satisfying adventure filled with just the sort of grim, occult components I've come to expect from Coy Hall, "Rider in the Widow Lands" delivers.
In spite of its brevity, this story presents a complete and nuanced experience that feels like it could be part of a much larger world or narrative, but confidently stands on its own.
If you're already a fan of Hall's tales of speculative fiction, "Rider in the Widow Lands" will almost certainly serve as a welcome little treasure to add to your collection. If you're new to them, I believe it would be an excellent place to begin your journey before exploring his longer works.