The Two Shades of Luck

Short Story | ~3,000 Words | January 2023

From the author of Aevalorn Tales comes a dark fantasy story about hubris and the abuse of knowledge.

Set against the backdrop of the fantasy world of Aevalorn Tales, we follow the ambitious Mulzunite academic Vabriel Shuno on his quest to possess luck itself. After spending two years collecting purportedly lucky creatures, Vabriel seeks one last creature believed to be the pinnacle of good luck. And armed with the luck of his collection, he believes he’s too lucky to fail!

On a gloomy night near the Free City of Enceröss, Vabriel crosses paths with Maedrey Puck, a wise halfling Priest of Yondalla. This sets the stage for a narrative rich with magic, moral dilemmas, and the unpredictable nature of good fortune. Can Maedrey help save the Mulzunite from himself?

Appealing to readers of Brandon Sanderson, Travis Baldree, and S. L. Rowland, The Two Shades of Luck strikes a foreboding, moralistic tone right from the beginning, foreshadowing a grim outcome for Vabriel's endeavors. In the end, it reminds us that fortune defies the will of Man and comes with a duality of consequences, both good and bad.

The Folly of Logical Fallacies. Fantasy Creatures. Revenge.