Gallus wants something with all his heart, but it's something he knows he can never have. Seeking to escape the pain, he volunteers as a guard for the new Griffonstone Embassy in the Eastern Isles. Disaster strikes, and so he braves the storms.

An entire race is at stake. Gallus seeks to help someone far more important.

Fifth Place winner of the 2024 Non-Pony Writing Contest!

Inspired by the Beach Boys song Somewhere Near Japan.

Other stories inspired by music:
Ordinary World
Bed of Roses
Escape
Bulletproof Heart
Drops of Jupiter
How to Save a Life
Forgive Me, Friend
Time for Tea

Paul's always been a good writer, and this is some of his best work.

—PresentPerfect

It's gripping. It's raw. It's tragic. It's beautiful.

—Jack of a Few Trades