by Jeffrey Lucas Jr. | Feb 15, 2023 | Short Stories, Uncategorized
Valentinus checks over his shoulder before rapping his knuckles on the coarse wood door. Itjerks open a few inches. A set of eyes peer at the priest. “Can I help you?” a shaky voice inquires. Valentinus scans each direction of the cobblestone street. “Fine day isn’t... 
by Jeffrey Lucas Jr. | Dec 3, 2022 | Short Stories
Arius surveyed the crammed room. Rows of ornate wooden chairs surrounded him on three sides. Each chair contained a bishop or elder of a church in the Roman Empire. The greatest theological minds. The most devout followers of Jesus. Most could trace a line of mentors... 
by Jeffrey Lucas Jr. | Nov 9, 2022 | Short Stories
I pushed the sica dagger against the sharpening iron. The satisfying shing of metal filled the room. The sica was shorter than a sword but long for a dagger. Its curved blade was perfect for reaching around the shields and armor of Romans. At least, that’s what Judas...
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