( I, unfortunately, did not have the time to write something new this month, but here is an excerpt from a novel I am revising.)

The outskirts of Brune burned by the time Lord Feldon and his entourage reached the city. Near the center of the city, the window-lined walls of the Library and Science Center gleamed in the waning sunlight. Distant screams and the sound of crumbling buildings echoed across the landscape, but no one dared to even scratch the surface of the Library.

Feldon smiled and turned to his general, Herrick, who waited for his command. “So many years dreaming for this day. Who would have thought that Brune’s infamous Library would finally fall to Udolpis. Just imagine what we will be able to accomplish with all of the knowledge we obtain here.”

“And the weapons,” Herrick added, shifting in his saddle ever so slightly, just enough to hint at his own impatience. “I have never understood Brune. They could have taken over the known world twice over if they only put action into their thoughts. But I suppose the rest of us can be grateful that they enjoy books instead of war.”

“Falomi is eager to see what we will bring back with us. I have regaled him far too long of the wonders of Brune and have nothing to show for it. But now he’ll see. Our future will be secure.”

“Do you wish to enter now?” Herrick looked like he was going to take off anyway, whether he was given permission or not.

Feldon smiled. “Let’s move.”

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