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    Blades and Butchery
    Blades and Butchery
    Blades and Butchery
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    Blades and Butchery

    By Dale T. Phillips

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    In epic fantasy, we're given heroes to root for. Here, we have bad examples to avoid. Fatbird and the Gay Louser are an unlikely, mismatched pair, bungling their way through the mean streets of fantasy. From the dank-smelling alleys and ramshackle taverns of their town, to the stout castle walls and moldy dungeons, they sling swords and insults aplenty.
    Disguises, fights, treachery, mouthy, spoiled princesses, all the good stuff! Like Jersey Shore with swords...
    This story was first published in Aoife's Kiss, and the editor thought it was a hoot!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDale T. Phillips
    Release dateDec 8, 2011
    ISBN9781466048799
    Blades and Butchery
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    Dale T. Phillips

    A lifelong student of mysteries, Maine, and the martial arts, Dale T. Phillips has combined all of these into the Zack Taylor series. His travels and background allow him to paint a compelling picture of a man with a mission, but one at odds with himself and his new environment. A longtime follower of mystery fiction, the author has crafted a hero in the mold of Travis McGee, Doc Ford, and John Cain, a moral man at heart who finds himself faced with difficult choices in a dangerous world. But Maine is different from the mean, big-city streets of New York, Boston, or L.A., and Zack must learn quickly if he is to survive. Dale studied writing with Stephen King, and has published over 70 short stories, non-fiction, and more. He has appeared on stage, television (including Jeopardy), and in an independent feature film. He co-wrote and acted in a short political satire film. He has traveled to all 50 states, Mexico, Canada, and through Europe. He can be found at www.daletphillips.com

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      Blades and Butchery - Dale T. Phillips

      Blades and Butchery

      A Fable and Fantasy Story

      Dale T. Phillips

      Copyright 2011 Dale T. Phillips

      This story was first published in Aofie's Kiss, March 2009

      Cover Design: Melinda Phillips: http://www.snapichic.com/

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      All rights reserved. With the exception of quotes used in reviews, no portion of these stories may be reproduced without written permission from the author. This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. It may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author and thank you for purchasing this short story.

      Other works by Dale T. Phillips

      A Memory of Grief: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/59556

      How to Improve Your Interviewing Skills: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/30463

      Other Fantasy and Fable Stories

      Froggy Went A Courting: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/111722

      Our New Queen: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/112243

      The Little Guy: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/112369

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      Blades and Butchery

      On a dark and dangerous street in the ancient city of Crankhmore stood the Pig's Snout Inn. It didn't stand, actually, but rather leaned, at a pronounced angle. Travelers stayed away, if they had any sense whatsoever, and not just because of the noxious smell emanating from the streets. Vicious characters lurked in shadowed alleyways, ready

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