Hen & Chick: Episode 4 — Tristan J. Tarwater

3rd place winner of the Short Fiction Writers Guild 2015 'Series Debut' contest. A slice of life, sword and sorcery, swashbuckling adventure! Azria, a mage of Miz, is the the key to revealing a long lost treasure: at least that's what her mother, alleged pirate Captain Apzana says. If Azria can undo the magic of powerful mages who came before her, a vast treasure will be theirs for the taking. But more mysteries than riches surface as Azria approaches a fortune tied to a part of Miz' history meant to remain drowned by the waves. Those who would stop her warn her: reveal the past and destroy the lives of mages forever. Azria must decide if she will be the daughter her mother needs or protect her homeland's secret. Hen & Chick is a monthly serialized story. This means a new 'episode' will be posted every month. Episode 4: New Faces, New Life Azria meets the colorful crew of the Hen & Chick but making friends has never come easily for our mage. Other Episodes Episode 1: A Misplaced Mage When the mage Azria finishes her studies, a stranger offers her an exciting maritime opportunity! Episode 2: Reconciled Aboard the Hen & Chick, Azria must prove her abilities as a mage to her mother; but is a magic user what she's really looking for? Episode 3: Gifts & Goodbyes With the Hen & Chick set to leave, Azria must say farewell to Nana, Hiezh, and the life she's come to know. Episode 5: When Secrets Surface Episode 6 available January 2016!