The Depths of the Valley: A Medieval Horror Novelette

Sent out on a loot quest by their greedy baron, Grimall, Kella and Vikern journey to the far off village of Hekara. Nestled at the foot of a mountain range, within a protected valley, the region has suffered much in a recent and catastrophic flood. Expecting the settlement to be mostly empty, the trio are surprised to find much activity taking place, with numerous residents having remained, working to restore Hekara back to its former state. Meanwhile, the hunt for plunder proves to be far more difficult than they could have envisioned. And to make matters worse, explorers hailing from a rival kingdom are stationed in Hekara for the same reason, and they seem capable of locating gold and silver as easily as if it grew on the trees. With their frustration building, Grimall’s crew must work to discover what their opponents are hiding, and why their own luck has been so incredibly rotten. The answers must arrive soon…for the rain has started falling again…