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    How Kreg The Barbarian Became King Of Alencia
    How Kreg The Barbarian Became King Of Alencia
    How Kreg The Barbarian Became King Of Alencia
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    How Kreg The Barbarian Became King Of Alencia

    By Rik Hunik

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    6550 words. When Kreg fled his native village in disgrace he hadn't the faintest inkling of the bizarre set of circumstances that would place him on the throne of a mighty kingdom far to the south. Told in a glossed-over history tome version, and from Kreg's point of view. A slightly different version of this story appeared in 9 Tales From Elsewhere, May, 2014.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRik Hunik
    Release dateMay 31, 2015
    ISBN9781310545740
    How Kreg The Barbarian Became King Of Alencia
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    Rik Hunik

    Rik Hunik was born in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, in 1957, and has lived his entire life in BC, except for a few summers in Alberta, and a few days in Washington State climbing rocks. He has lived in Ymir, Wells, Quesnel, Prince George, Quesnel, North Vancouver, Quesnel, Burnaby, North Delta, and Quesnel. I live with my wife Jo and a blue-eyed, white cat named Mister. I mostly build houses and shops to earn a living but I'm also a writer, poet, artist, photographer, role playing game designer and independent e-book publisher. I’ve written dozens of stories, including fantasy, horror, sword & sorcery, mystery, humor, erotica, and science fiction, frequently combining genres. Forty have been published in small press magazines and e-zines, from the 200-word "The Hole" in Ascent Aspirations, to the 10,000-word novelette "Levels" in Buzzy Mag, published in May, 2012. Some of them are available now as ebooks at Smashwords. Contact me at: rikhunik@hotmail.com

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      How Kreg The Barbarian Became King Of Alencia - Rik Hunik

      HOW KREG THE BARBARIAN BECAME KING OF ALENCIA

      by Rik Hunik

      Published by Rik Hunik at Smashwords

      6550 words

      Copyright 2015 by Rik Hunik

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      Thank you for downloading this ebook. This book is the copyrighted property of the author, and may not be reproduced, copied or distributed for commercial or non-commercial purposes. If you enjoyed this book, please encourage your friends to download their own copy at Smashwords.com, where they can also discover other works by this author. Thank you for your support.

      Chapter One

      Not much is known of the early life of King Kreg I, mighty, benevolent leader of our country at the turn of the century. He was not native to the fair lands of Alencia, and not of royal blood, but he proved himself in combat and leadership. Born in the far north, the land of noble savages, he became a mighty warrior and a great magician, but he knew he could never fight custom to become chief of his own people, so he traveled south to seek a greater destiny.

      From Alencia: Chronicles Of Our Kings

      # # #

      Kreg backed away from the pretty girl. I’m not so stupid that I don’t know you can’t really want me.

      Azeelia, daughter of the chief of the Immerian tribe, rolled her shoulder, thrusting her left breast toward him, pulling Kreg’s eyes down to where it strained the material of her dress. It’s true, I’ve never liked you, but that doesn’t mean I can’t want you. She stepped closer and put her hands on his shoulders.

      Despite the autumn wind Kreg felt a wave of heat wash over him. He knew he should leave now but he didn’t move away.

      Desire you. Her hands unlaced the front of his shirt and dug into the curly, black pelt on his chest.

      Kreg felt an embarrassing bulge growing in his trousers, and he desperately wanted to flee, but his feet were rooted to the ground.

      I’ve spied on you when you go behind the bushes. I know you have what I want. Before Kreg could protest,

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