Heavy is the Head That Wears the Crown | AstraDaemon

THE LICH: OR, THE CONFESSIONS OF A WITCH-KING by Adam Vine really stands out from his other stories. Most of his work is more sci-fi and/or dystopian themed, but this short is dark fantasy filled with supernatural suspense and told in the fashion of traditional folklore.

While somewhat predictable, with the power-corrupts storyline, the tragic life of the narrator is bewitching, much like the Crown of Whispers. Pia is more or less the real hero, as far as I'm concerned...she at least tried to make things right...everyone else is as guilty as the Coffin King for waiting so long to act on behalf of the Empire.

If you enjoy this story, I also recommend APRIL 29 by Adam Vine.

As always,

AstraDaemon