Jules longs for adventure. When he watches a mysterious stranger create a portal and then vanish from sight, he believes he has finally found a secret worth exploring. But with this particular secret, there is also the risk of grave danger.

Finally finding a way to enter the portal himself, and with his younger brother along for company, Jules begins to explore a world unlike any he has ever known. But when disaster strikes, he may have to break a promise to his mother if he and his brother are to survive.

The Portal is a short story introducing two young protagonists who live near the edge of a world filled with magic and wonder. If you like mystery and adventure, read this thrilling new short story to introduce yourself to the broader world also explored in The Paladin's Assistant series.

"The Portal"

by Jason Venter