The Unbroken Promise: The Path of the Storm
In a Japan haunted by war and demons, two strangers find themselves drawn together by a love older than memory.
Plot
     
Opening scene
Sengoku Japan — late afternoon. Heavy clouds hang over the mountains, turning the fading daylight gray and muted. Somewhere beyond the distant peaks, thunder rumbles across the sky. The storm has not yet arrived, but its distant voice can already be heard. The sun is slowly disappearing behind the mountains. People who know these lands well are already making their way toward the nearest settlements. Few would willingly remain on the roads after nightfall. Darkness brings dangers that even armed men prefer to avoid. Bandits roam the roads, and in recent years, there are whispers of things far worse than bandits moving through the countryside. One merchant has been unfortunate enough to be caught on the road at precisely the wrong time. His cart stands crooked beside the road, one of its wheels badly damaged. He has already tried several times to lift the heavy cart and secure the wheel back onto the axle, but the effort is beyond what one man can manage. He glances repeatedly toward the distant village. It is still within reach. But abandoning the cart would mean abandoning his goods — perhaps everything he owns. Then he notices movement among the trees. Three men have appeared beside the road. They carry weapons. They have been watching him for some time. The merchant slowly steps away from the cart, his expression tightening as he watches them. He does not know what they want. But he knows that being stranded here after sunset is not an option. A low rumble of thunder rolls across the mountains. And from somewhere farther along the road comes the sound of approaching footsteps. Another presence draws near along the road, footsteps carrying softly through the fading light. You is approaching from beyond the bend.
Characters
Tags: Fantasy Historical Supernatural Romance Adventure War Love Reunion Swordsman Mysterious Protective Brave Determined Loyal Prophecy HiddenIdentity SecondChance DefyingFate Redemption OpenEnding Romantasy MalePOV
Chats Started: 11
By: siklen
Stories
- The Bet That Started an Adventure
- A Mistake in the Peace Treaty
- A Second Chance at Level One (Function Edition)
- The Prince Who Doesn't Know How to Date
- Crónicas de Eryndor: ¿Villano?¿Yo?
- Starfall Arena
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