WolfHawke’s Stories

The stories section features most of my ficional writings. All but the novels can be read on-line as HTML. The stories can also be viewed and downloaded as Adobe Acrobat PDF files. To download the PDF files please visit the PDF Downloads page.

	Novels
	Seer   Darkness lies over the Seven Nations. For hundreds of years the Warrior King has held despotic rule over the peoples, fostering their animosities, keeping war alive, persecuting those who wish to worship any besides the Warrior King himself. But the ancient prophecy has foretold one will arise to challenge him and return justice to the world.      Called from a tiny, insignificant village, Creon departs on a journey to meet his destiny in the Blue Mountains in the far east. But the Warrior King knows and he has dispatched his warlords...     The Wager Strange things have begun to happen in Southall and Druin. A girl is kidnapped and is found again — as a mermaid. Young women are attacked by a dark shape, thought to be a vampire. And one child has been taken. Together the inhabitants of these towns try to stop three modern-day witches before they can take over their towns and then the world. The second edition also contains the short story “Reunion”.   .: Top :.

	Biblical Fiction
	The Builder   A portrait of Joseph, the step-father of Jesus. This retelling tries to capture the story from a middle-eastern perspective, taking into account the current conservative scholarship regarding the time of Christ.     The Father What did the father of the prodigal son feel? A monologue by the old man concerning his son. This can be read or performed as a one-man play.     The Messenger An unconventional look at the Christmas story, mostly from the perspective of Gabriel, the messenger angel.     The Serpent and the Shadow A portrait of Nicodemus, the Pharisee who sought the Messiah.     .: Top :.

	Stories About Southall
	24 Beckenridge Drive   The Mitchells move up to Southall to get away from it all. But little do they know that the house they have just bought harbors an ancient, deadly secret. Prequel to The Wager.     Reunion Two years have passed since Michelle broke up with Ken. Now she has returned to Southall and Ken must deal with his feelings and their friendship. Sequel to The Wager.     .: Top :.

	Tales from Carrock
	The Wolf — The First Tale   Three years have passed since Lord Dylan vanished from Carrock and Alick the Sorcerer has taken power. Then, without warning a great Wolf appears in the forests of Carrock, a Wolf bent on revenge.     The Sorceress — The Second Tale For ten years now Lord Dylan and Lady Tabea have rule Carrock in peace. But the lady has fallen ill and Roanna has kidnapped the royal children. Dylan's only hope is to turn to his old enemy for help. But will Alick aid him?     The Labyrinth — The Third Tale Dylan and his friends and children have been cast into the dark labyrinth beneath Damrok and must find a way out before Roanna avenges herself on Tabea and Alick.     Huntress — The Fourth Tale Kyle á Carrock has taken Dido from the forest home to his castle, but she is restless and longs for her forests. She is unable to decide between her true love and her beloved home. What will she do?     .: Top :.

	Other Short Stories
	1989   What might happen if the Gospel penetrates George Orwell's world as described in 1984 ...?     Death and Life A thought-provoking personification of Death and Life.     Divine Verdict A tale from the middle ages based on motifs introduced by Sir Walter Scott: Knight Templar Tristan of Magdala must fight for the life of the Jewess Rachel, who is accused of being a witch.     An Interview With the Halfling Prince It has been a year since King Rashiv has overthrown the democratic government of his south-pacific island home, Lorishan. Now he is to be challenged by an American reporter who seeks to show him to the world for what he really is.     Land of Adventure Is there not adventure enough in our every-day lives that we must flee into fantasy? Some thoughts coming from my own journey into the fantastic.     Mother Faces the Shaitan (or “Healing Laughter”) Mother takes on a malevolent spiritual force and thereby teaches her son, Gordon, a thing or two about courage and the power of laughter in the face of fear.     .: Top :.