A near-future sci-fi short story with an unexpected twist.

In a dying realm of sword and sorcery, a battle-scarred hero ascends the tower to slay a tyrant and rescue a princess—but something is wrong with the world he fights to save. As illusion and reality blur, the line between legend and memory begins to fray. The Weight of Three Thousand is a gripping and emotionally charged sci-fi fantasy that explores guilt, identity, and the cost of following orders in the fog of war. Perfect for fans of literary speculative fiction that lingers long after the final page.