In the Shadow of Duty

A good soldier follows orders. An assassin, haunted by a dark past, is ordered to eliminate a rebel sympathizer. When she discovers a child caught in the conflict, her mission unravels. With enemies closing in and time running out, she must decide between following the empire’s orders or risking everything to protect the child. Failure could cost her more than just her mission—it could destroy everything she’s ever known. This is an interactive stand-alone short story set in the land of Quinaria and available to read for free through Unearthed Stories.