Lance stood on the edge of Mogg Lake and gazed at the forbidden island in its midst. Fog had dampened his sandy hair, and the cool night air, scented of bog algae, showed his breath. Dressed in leather armor, he d stashed a dagger in a strap at both boots, and a broadsword swayed along his hip.
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Anna Cates
Anna Cates resides in Wilmington, Ohio with her two cats, Freddie and Christine. She earned her M.A. in English and Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction/English from Indiana State University and her M.F.A. in Creative Writing from National University. She teaches English and education online for several universities and regularly contributes to literary publications.