Publisher's Synopsis
A loosely written, fun little account of the teenage lives of the two main characters who drive the Soul Forge Saga. This novella was written for the author's benefit to better understand what made his characters tick as he wrote the main series. Readers who enjoyed the Soul Forge Saga will delight in discovering the backstory that forever changed the lives of Melody and Silurian. Embark upon an ever-darkening path in, 'Of Trolls and Evil Things.' Two orphans battle to survive upon a perilous mountainside, evading the predators and prowlers preying upon its slopes, and within its catacombs. When the dangers they face force them from their mountain home, they end up in the cutthroat streets of Cliff Face plying their hands as beggars to survive. Quickly, events have them wondering whether the dangers lurking within the city's shadows, alleyways, and seedy taverns outweigh the perils of braving the creatures stalking them upon the lofty heights. A chance encounter with a member of the royal family sparks a confrontation, setting a series of events into motion that leave the children without a place to flee. Unless...Strange circumstances spin their dwindling options out of control, forcing them onto the nefarious slopes of Mt. Gloom in a desperate effort to escape the unpleasant reality looming over them, only to discover their worst nightmare awaits them with open arms.
