From Man to Man (Wroge Elements, #0.5)
'I've traded my old enemies for just this one...' The axe thundered home. 'I miss the old ones.'Every man has a past, none more so than Draven Reinhardt. Abandoning his old life to settle down as a villager, he struggles to fit in, let alone hold down a job. When opportunity offers the much needed coin, Draven is torn between a promise and a purpose. But, what's one last job if you've already got blood on your hands?'From Man to Man' is the story of how one man can change - or not - for the best. Prequel to the upcoming novel 'It Began With Ashes', the short (6400 words) introduces the reader to a world of suspense, intrigue, and action.