2The Flower of Serving Men » Things change for the stranger when a young man arrives unexpectedly at the castle one night with no money, no friends, and no past. The oddities multiply when the Duke comes calling with his niece, who doesn't seem to fit. Is this young man really who he says he is? What is the Duke's niece hiding? This is a story of unsavory pasts, defiance of custom, and star-crossed lovers.

1 Nothing Left to Lose This is the story of a young prince who has everything, a beautiful courtesan, and what it really means to be a prince.

The Grand Illusion A poem not so much about life, but about the end of it.

2 The Transformation In which the transformation from human to vampire is described in great detail. Is her willpower strong enough to overcome? Or will she submit to the darkness? This was the first place winner in the SF public library's teen vampire writing contest.

1 The Battle of Dor Otariel An army from beyond the mountains has invaded Dor Otariel. The city's inexperienced soldiers can't hope to defend it from these invaders, and when the fate of the city must be decided, only two young girls stand in between the their city and the enemy.

The Question The time ticks slowly, his last statement hanging like dust in the air / He stares ... I don't know what to put here. The poem's too short for me to put anything good. Uh...please read?

1 The Wind This poem just came to me one night. I don't really know what it means yet, but it sort of touched me as I was writing it down. Please let me know what you think. I'm a new poet in need of feedback.