Category: Story
Economic Matters
By Rusty Priske Editing and Development by Fred Wan Doji Sesshu clucked under his breath as he checked the manifest. His eyes darted up to the merchant who stood before him. “These prices are exorbitant.” The merchant lowered his eyes… Read More »
The Fortunes Smile
By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan “Perhaps we should concede defeat and move on to the rest of the tournament,” the Monkey bushi said. He turned to his partner and gave him a wry smile. Shinjo Ichiro looked up… Read More »
Sacrifices
By Rusty Priske Editing and Development by Fred Wan “There are rumors, Hideki-sama, that the war goes badly for us.” Asahina Hideki looked at the young woman who walked beside him. “Rumors are rumors, Yosi-san. Ah, let us stop here… Read More »
Conversations in the Garden
By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Kyuden Doji was lovely at any time of year, but it was now, when winter was just beginning to recede and the first promises of spring were in the air, that Doji Ayano… Read More »
Shadows & Lies
By Nancy Sauer Editing by Fred Wan Zakyo Toshi, Month of the Dog The hour of Fu Leng found Shosuro Masanobi heading home, the last of the night’s parties behind her. She did not hurry, and yet somehow her sandal… Read More »
The Haze of Time
By Brian Yoon Development & Additional Writing by Fred Wan Dark clouds rolled over the morning sky, blocking all hints of the beautiful light. The Dragon Clan Champion’s personal gardens near the outskirts of the High House of Light were… Read More »
Access
By Rusty Priske & Shawn Carman Edited & Development by Fred Wan Daigotsu Gyoken stood near the edge of Thunder’s Blessing Village. He was not unfamiliar with the place. He knew where to find the highest quality sake, opium, or… Read More »
Honor's Veil, Part II
by Nancy Sauer Editing & Development by Fred Wan Kyuden Kumiko Yashinko smiled at the man before her. “I am very sorry, Otomo-san. I have been to Toshi Ranbo many times, but I am afraid I never heard your name.”
Honor's Veil, Part I
by Nancy Sauer Editing and Development by Fred Wan Kyuden Ikoma It was proving to be a very unpleasant winter, Daidoji Kikaze reflected to himself. Having been sent to Kyuden Ikoma was bad enough. Arriving to find Yasuki Jinn-Kuen, who… Read More »
Scenes from the Empire V
By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan The House of Opportunities had a grandiose name, but did nothing to live up to it. It sat nestled in a corner of Kyakuchu Mura, a distance from the establishment preferred by the… Read More »





