TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 6

(Another short one, but that’s because it’s the end of the prologue. ~Jason)

Coming January 2026

Four men from the group rushed in to attack. Beside him, Diego heard Captain Rhys sigh and mutter under his breath.

“Hot-blooded zealots always have a hard time learning . . .”

The two corporals moved simultaneously. Aires caught a punch from a skinny kid in one hand, and then brought his elbow down violently across the forearm. It snapped audibly and horrible screaming filled the air....