“The following short story takes place a few moon cycles before Bonded begins. It is a self-contained 10,000 word story introducing the saga. It… — Mande Matthews Copy Share Image
“the branches that stuck up from the banks of the ice covered waters. The young woman slid around” — Mande Matthews Copy Share Image
“The world does not create you. You create the world by what you choose to believe.” — Mande Matthews Copy Share Image
“needed to be prepared. "I can see your boot marks in the snow!" The thunder of Balin's voice startled Astrid. Even though she realized… — Mande Matthews Copy Share Image
“can see your boot marks in the snow!" The thunder of Balin's voice startled Astrid. Even though she realized her mother's warrior hunted her,… — Mande Matthews Copy Share Image
“Balin's bulk appeared out of the mist, a giant of a man with a battle sword drawn and ready. The sheer mass of him… — Mande Matthews Copy Share Image
“Astrid struck at the warrior, remembering the young villager who had wandered into a remote meadow near their encampment. The girl had befriended her… — Mande Matthews Copy Share Image
