The lands west of the Eastern Ridge have been divided into four warring kingdoms for as long as men can remember. Every thousand years they put aside their petty squabbles and disputes to face a far more perilous danger. Kings and armies fall as the great dragons awaken to descend upon them and all is laid to ruin.
 
So it was in my time, but I took it upon myself to change the way of things. For I am Empress Afanasia of Kafu. Armed with my magical sword, Kai, I concurred the dragons and with their help brought the Four Kingdoms together in peace and prosperity.
 
Now it is one thousand years later and a dragon is once again laying waste to the Kingdom of Caledon. I await a young maiden, who will journey into the mountains, take up my sword and rule as I once ruled. There’s just one problem…
 
“It is I, Prince Aster of Caledon. I come seeking the great sword of power that once belonged to the Empress of the Eastern Mountains!”
 
This could be more complicated than I thought.
 
The Empress Sword is a fantasy novel by Paulette Jaxton. Subscribe to the audio experience atEmpressSword.com.
 
If you want to rule my empire, young man, you’d better be prepared to wear the tiara.

Michael woke up screaming.

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Selected Entries from Laura's Journal

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Mustard Seed: Faith, Hope, and Love

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Will Laura be able to help Leira in her hour of greatest need?

Arresting Development

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What complications will arise out of Gerald's heart attack?

New Meaning: Sugar and Spice

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Will Tony choose Sugar and Spice in the end?