Erdemen Honor Series by C.J. Brightley

A boy learns heroes still exist.This is a short story set in the world of the series Erdemen Honor. It is a prequel/introduction to an upcoming novel and takes place several generations after The King's Sword. It is 6166 words.

A disillusioned soldier.A spoiled, untried prince.A coup that threatens the country they both love.When retired soldier Kemen finds the young prince Hakan fleeing an attempted assassination, he reluctantly takes the role of mentor and guardian. Keeping the prince alive is challenging enough. Making him a man is harder.As usurper Vidar tightens his grip on power, Kemen wrestles with questions of duty and honor... moreA disillusioned soldier.A spoiled, untried prince.A coup that threatens the country they both love.When retired soldier Kemen finds the young prince Hakan fleeing an attempted assassination, he reluctantly takes the role of mentor and guardian. Keeping the prince alive is challenging enough. Making him a man is harder.As usurper Vidar tightens his grip on power, Kemen wrestles with questions of duty and honor. What if the prince isn’t the best ruler after all?Invasion looms, and Kemen’s decisions will shape the fate of a nation. What will he sacrifice for friendship and honor? less

A brother and sister play at being heroes, and the game changes their lives.This is a NOVELLA and is about 16,200 words. It stands alone but is set about 12 years after Street Fox and several generations after The King's Sword. It is concurrent with an upcoming novel.

When retired Erdemen army officer Kemen Sendoa helped the young prince Hakan Ithel reclaim his throne, he thought he was happy. He'd shaped the future of his beloved country and earned a place of honor and respect. But what about his own future?Now, in the shelter of the palace, he is offered joy he never imagined. But will choices and circumstances force him to a final sacrifice?A tale of love, honor, and forgiveness, A Cold Wind follows The King's Sword in the Erdemen Honor series.

Back in the Erdemen royal palace, Kemen begins training Elathlo, the young Tarvil heir. His own life and love are finally peaceful. Elathlo, however, is terrified of Kemen and his future on the tundra, making him the perfect target to pressure in a plot against Hakan. Because of a boy's fear and a traitor's anger, Kemen may lose everything he loves. Elathlo must face his fears and defy the traditions of his people if he hopes to be the leader his people need.