My second published story, a short short story, selected for the 42 word stories anthology. Technically, it is still to be published, but I think the anthology comes out this year. Each story can only contain 42 words, and the title should be of 42 characters.
A Kingdom for a King, a King for a Kingdom 01-04-2023
The king lent over the parapets, surveying his city below. His eyes swept past the city’s walls until they saw the ground touch the sky, and yet, his empire did not cease. He marveled, exulted, and lent over a touch too far.