"The King of Swords" has its roots in our world, but its branches reach into fantasy. For anyone watching the events unfolding around us, I think it will resonate. Worth a read.

The Future Fire@thefuturefire.bsky.social · 2w ago

In TFF #77: “The King of Swords” by @mxmerrow.bsky.social (and art by L.E. Badillo), an epic of resistance, popular revolt and imperfect leaders. futurefire.net/2026.77/fict... #magicalarmor #nokings #fantasyfiction #novelette

The Future Fire #77 came out earlier this month: futurefire.net/2026.77/ Featuring stories from @mahailasmith.ca, Nissa Harlow, @baxtersa.bsky.social, @prioryruins.bsky.social, @badwriter.bsky.social and @mxmerrow.bsky.social Cover art by Leyelle M.G. Artists: Carmen Moran and L.E. Badillo

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"The King of Swords" is out now in Future Fire. A man finds a sword in a grave. He swears an oath. The sword keeps its promises — and so does he. @thefuturefire.bsky.social #booksky #specfic #sff

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Some big news on the way. @thefuturefire.bsky.social #booksky #specfic

Ancient Sword in Dark Ground

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But greed digs them up. Learn what happens then in "The Heartstone" — out now in Perseid Prophecies. @perseidprophecies.bsky.social #booksky #specfic #sff #fiction #shortstory

Perseid Prophecies@perseidprophecies.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Some things are better left buried. Read "The Heartstone" by @mxmerrow.bsky.social for free. 🔗⏬ #fantasy #darkfantasy #shortstory #indiemagazine

A boy finds a diamond digging turnips. A village builds a fortune. A mountain turns to dust. "The Heartstone" — my first pro publication, in Perseid Prophecies. Link in comments. @perseidprophecies.bsky.social #booksky #specfic