Soulrazor Canyon lay in the heart of Lower Bleakwoode, surrounded by inhospitable terrain, and covered by dark, low hung storm clouds that never seemed to dissipate. The canyon stretched as far as the eye could see, and was so deep that sunlight rarely touched the floor. Sheer cliffs of red stone made up the walls. There was no known path to the bottom, and most everyone who tried to descend the canyon walls had perished in their attempt. Somewhere in the deep abyss of the shadowed canyon existed a stone temple from which myths were born. From this temple, it was told, one could hear the voices of those no longer of this world. It was said that the shrieks and howls of these cursed souls would drive anyone who came within hearing range completely mad. The residents of the nearby village had many stories of horrid encounters with the abandoned temple, and most said that the voices were not the only curse writhing within its cold stone walls. The villagers also...

Heroscapers.com recently held a writing contest in search of new writing talent for front page articles. Who 'dat is the winner of that contest with his piece of fan fiction entitled: The Temple. Here is chapter one, more will follow.
How could you question your loyalty to someone who saved your life?* Why would it ever be a question; especially when that someone not only gave you a second chance at life, but also a purpose to live?* Agent Carr had always considered himself to be a loyal and trustworthy man.* He had always been dedicated to his cause; whatever the cause was.* Why then, was he questioning the intentions of his General?* Vydar had entrusted Carr with this most important of missions for one reason; he trusted Carr.* Vydar had complete trust in him, and also knew that he had the ability to successfully complete the mission.* Carr had only been in Valhalla a few years, but in that short period of time had completed every task given to him, and defeated every...