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    Kill the Past, Destroy the World
    Kill the Past, Destroy the World
    Kill the Past, Destroy the World
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    Kill the Past, Destroy the World

    By Rory Mackay

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    An old sorceress returns to her homeland, determined to seek revenge for the sins of the past, while embroiled in a plot that will jeopardise the future of her world.

    Blurring the boundaries between good and evil, this intriguing short story serves as prelude to the epic fantasy/science-fiction novel "The Key of Alanar". Rory Mackay is author of the critically acclaimed novel "Eladria".

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRory Mackay
    Release dateAug 2, 2015
    ISBN9781311550521
    Kill the Past, Destroy the World
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    Rory Mackay

    Born and raised in Scotland, I'm a writer, artist and something of a philosopher too. I'm also a social activist, animal lover, music junkie, photographer, cake enthusiast and generally rather-chilled-out-guy.

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      Kill the Past, Destroy the World - Rory Mackay

      Kill The Past, Destroy The World

      A Short Story

      by Rory B Mackay

      Prelude to the Novel

      THE KEY OF ALANAR

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright 2015 Rory B Mackay

      Thank you for downloading this short story. If you enjoy it, you are welcome to share it with friends and family. The story may be distributed for non-commercial purposes provided it remains in its complete and original form without alteration.

      For more information about Rory Mackay’s work, please visit http://www.dreamlight-fugitive.co.uk or http://www.facebook.com/AlanarAscendant

      CONTENTS

      Introduction

      Kill the Past, Destroy the World

      Excerpt from The Key of Alanar

      Afterword

      About the Author

      INTRODUCTION

      Prior to the publication of The Key of Alanar, I wanted to write a couple of short stories to serve as prelude to the main events of the novel, as I did for my first book, Eladria.

      As I began wracking my brain, trying to figure out what stories would tie in well with the book, I felt compelled to explore the character of Mailyn. Although she’s only mentioned once or twice in the novel, appearing briefly in a flashback scene, in some ways she is one of the most important characters in the book, for her actions are the catalyst that set the story in motion.

      I thought it would interesting to get into the head of this complex character and find out why she does what she does. I found her a fascinating character to write, at times sympathetic and other times very cruel—and ultimately very dangerous. The idea of a sorceress on a rampage of revenge is a rather scary one. This is quite a dark story, and, taking place immediately prior to the opening pages of The Key of Alanar (an excerpt of which has been included here) it sets up the core conflict that drives the story and will affect an entire world for millennia to come.

      I hope you enjoy it.

      — Rory Mackay

      KILL THE PAST, DESTROY THE WORLD

      There was no way to make the past right, and no way to redeem this wretched world that had broken her. Yet Mailyn knew what she had to do. This was the final day of the Lasandrian kingdom. It was her last chance to erase her past and exact the revenge she had so long craved. Today she vowed to destroy the demons of her past. Tomorrow, the world.

      Ordering her personal guard to stay put with the transport, Mailyn made her way through the surrounding forest. With decisive direction and an unrelenting pace, she marched past the towering pines, firs and blossom-heavy lavender trees, the branches swaying and leaves rustling in the breeze. Birds chattered and cooed, while high above

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