the kingdom's disdain

Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P5 of 5)

Chapter 5 “Doesn’t this defeat the whole purpose of your little charade?” I said, squeezing my snow-coat around me tightly, “Your religious holiday game was supposed to kill time while we waited for the storm to pass.” Now we were standing in the cursed weather. Everything was pointless. Fortunately, the weather had died down aContinue reading “Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P5 of 5)”

Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P4 of 5)

Chapter 4 Candles stood at every table, turning the darkness to a warm dimness and marking that dimness with a score of yellow stars. It was a minor decorative change, but it made a big difference. One of my companions must have spoken to the denizens of this storm sealed cavern, or maybe Sareash hadContinue reading “Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P4 of 5)”

Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P2 of 5)

Chapter 2 -Trog The sign above the inn said “The Green Scorpion”. I was the first one inside. It smelled like mead and dried leaves. I didn’t hate the smell, but didn’t love it either. It was dimly lit. The staff hadn’t lit up the night torches, but the clouds and the snow blocked outContinue reading “Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P2 of 5)”

Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P1 of 5)

This is a holiday vignette set in the world of The Kingdom’s Disdain. It takes place between the events of The Nature of the Beast and the upcoming novel Hounds of Ruin. It’s just a little slice-of-life segment I pieced together. I enjoyed writing it, and I hope you enjoy reading it! Happy holidays, whether you areContinue reading “Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P1 of 5)”

WD 131 “Centipede”

A poem inspired by The Muse of Cold Earth. Centipede Catwalk Solid bone A thin line of advancement where I know I won’t fall As long as you’re watching me, but sometimes you’re busy, looking into Your father’s eyes Ocean blue stains on a white canvas, blinking more often than they see Soul submerged, YouContinue reading “WD 131 “Centipede””

Weird Dreams 15 “Excerpt: The Useless Prince”

Hi, I’m author, writer and fantasy writer Paul Lang! Today I want to show you a free excerpt from my upcoming FREE eBook “The Useless Prince” On October 11th, this will be available for download on amazon kindle. Did I mention that it will be free? CHAPTER 1: FATHERLAND The nation is a portrait ofContinue reading “Weird Dreams 15 “Excerpt: The Useless Prince””

Weird Dreams Daily 10 “Worm: On Magic”

This blog post is different. Since I’ve releasing Book 6 of The Kingdom’s Disdain today, I decided to let one of the characters write an essay. If this is the kind of thing you like, enjoy! –Edreimlecheth Lystoriant Chung Zeichliumef, better known as “Worm” the druidic, half-elf assassin. Nature of Magic/Magic of Nature Today IContinue reading “Weird Dreams Daily 10 “Worm: On Magic””