Theirs Not To Reason Why

by Jeffery Sergent

Roark had never questioned, had never sought reasons why. He had been content to serve. Now, he has been sent on a mission by order of the Emperor himself to find and destroy the Queen’s Hope, a legendary object which may spur a kingdom to defy an empire which has never known defeat. Roark doesn’t believe in myths and legends, only himself and his men. Nonetheless, Roark, sole surviving member of the famed Old Guard, must do as his Emperor bids. Along the way he will face an obstacle more dangerous than a kingdom’s legend and defiance; he will be forced to decide how best to save the Empire he serves.

25 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 28, 2011

About the author

I live in a small town tucked away in the hills of southeastern Kentucky. My lovely wife Kim and my equally lovely daughter Arwen keep me company there. We all love to watch cartoons (especially Phineas & Ferb), go to concerts (particularly Blackmore’s Night), and attend science fiction conventions (primarily anywhere within driving distance). For nineteen years, I’ve taught English at the local high school. For thirty-plus years, I’ve been a reading science fiction and fantasy – from Asimov to Zelazny – so I thought I would give writing it a try. (It’s definitely a lot easier to read.)

I have sold a handful of short stories to various publications, including “The Prowler in the Darkness” to Lost Worlds and “The Dragon” to Alienskin. Several of my short stories are available at Amazon.com. I am also the editor-in-chief and a regular contributor to Letcher County Central High School’s SF&F fanzine Phantasm.