A Trim for the Flowers

Radenna of Armattia is selected to be abducted from her home. In a world where the Dark Dukes have taken over, organized bloodsport is the norm. Today, Radenna hoists a weapon to stand out against the legions of sacrificial victims.Glory is just the coping mechanism for the foolish. For most, the arena brings pain and death, and there is no hope of rebellion.Matthew Atkinson unsheathes a new gladiatorial SHORT STORY from his collection, Serene Grace. You who are about to read, I salute you.