The King almost lost his head that day. A soldier threw himself into the blow instead. He walked back to his tent carrying the soldier’s bloodied armor. The enemy forces had withdrawn beyond the narrow mountain pass. More blood would be spilled.
He placed the armor in the praying corner and muttered, "Your death will not be in vain."
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All he wanted was to curl up beneath a bed and disappear. Instead, he sat at the center table of the crowded communal tent, looking every inch the king. It was...
Born in Southern India, S.K. Rocky currently lives in a small German village on the edge of the Black Forest with his wife and daughter.
Influenced by the works of Sujatha, the legendary Tamil science fiction and thriller writer, and inspired by iconic characters such as Rocky Balboa and Captain America, he strives to write stories with heart, hope, and values.
Much of his life revolves around balancing work, family, and everyday questions such as: Do we really need another cupboard? Can we build the garden ourselves? Is now the right time for a second child?
His dreams: Read more, Work out more. His worries: Are humans becoming more shallow and selfish?
These questions often find their way into his stories.
After losing his writing habit to the insecurities and realities of his twenties, S.K. Rocky is now in a "get back up" phase and has embarked on a journey to write 1,000 flash fiction stories. You can follow his work on Substack at @skrocky.
Born in Southern India, S.K. Rocky currently lives in a small German village on the edge of the Black Forest with his wife and daughter.
Influenced by the works of Sujatha, the legendary Tamil science fiction and thriller writer, and inspired by iconic characters such as Rocky Balboa and Captain America, he strives to write stories with heart, hope, and values.
Much of his life revolves around balancing work, family, and everyday questions...
