A Free Chess Quest Short Story
Sir George and Count Drake
A knight of light. A former friend sworn to darkness. One final quest before the board is set for battle.
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A family-friendly fantasy adventure by Michael D. Young
About the Story
Every Champion Needs a Nemesis
Sir George carries a white ivory pawn—the mark of a champion of light. Three noble quests have awakened three magical gifts, but he must complete the Quest of Courage before he can face his appointed nemesis at full strength.
Unfortunately, that nemesis is Count Percy von Drake, George’s childhood friend. Percy is tired of waiting for their duel, and he knows exactly how to turn an old fear into a very large, very fiery problem.
Inside: magical chess pieces, knights and squires, dangerous quests, quick-witted banter, tested friendship, a church under siege, and one formidable dragon.
“I am your nemesis, am I not?”
Count Drake
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Your First Move into the Chess Quest
Sir George and Count Drake is a doorway into a fantasy world where champions and nemeses advance through magical chess ranks, completing quests and awakening new powers before the next contest begins.
Continue with Paladin: Pawn, Nemesis: Knight, Rook: Revenge, Bishop: Betrayal, Sovereigns: Song, or the complete Chess Quest Omnibus.
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