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The Goblin Twins by Kit Barrie
What do you do when you have nothing to give and everything to lose?
Twin goblin princes Shi’chen and A’bbni Er-Ha’sen did not ever plan to take the Emperor’s throne. Older twin Shi’chen is a military prodigy, and younger twin A’bbni is studying to be a physician. But when their father attempts and fails to overthrow their cousin, the murderous crown prince, the brothers are accused of taking part in a rebellion they know nothing about.
Forced to flee for their lives, the twins find that not everything is what it seems in the goblin empire of Hanenea’a. With the help of only a half-elf sailor and a handful of nobles, the brothers must confront the Emperor and his supporters, risking everyone they love for one chance to save it all.
The Goblin Twins is a debut m/m non-magic fantasy novel with romance from Kit Barrie.
This is the first book of The Goblin Twins duology, and the first of a collection of stories set in the lands of Hanenea’a and Kendarin. It has all the angst but does have a Happy For Now ending with no cliffhanger. It does not contain twincest.
Please mind the author’s note on the first page, as this book contains sensitive material and is also not intended for children. Reader discretion is advised.
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The goblin raised one heavy eyebrow at him. “You need some lessons in manners, pup. Get down on your knees and kiss my boot, and I’ll forget this whole thing happened.”
“Not a fucking chance,” Shi’chen snapped, narrowing his eyes.
“Hah, puppy has some teeth,” the large man snickered. “Come on then, show me what you got.”
Shi’chen was sorely tempted to rearrange the goblin’s teeth, but he could hear A’bbni in his ear, warning him to not get into trouble. He hiked up the coil of rope over his shoulder, giving the man a look down his nose, despite the big goblin being at least a foot taller than him. “You’re not worth my time.”
The sailors nearby let out another hoot of laughter. The man glowered. “Why you sonofa—”
He hadn’t even finished his threat before he sprang forward, trying to land a punch on Shi’chen’s face. Shi’chen saw it coming and ducked away. What he did not see coming was another goblin coming up behind him, the second man’s fist blindsiding him across the temple. He saw white, stumbling forward, which gave the first goblin a chance to connect his fist to Shi’chen’s jaw, sending him sprawling. The next moment, a foot connected with his chest, causing him to double up, before another kick landed on his back, and suddenly there were fists and boots raining down on him from all directions as more sailors joined in the skirmish. His arms went up to protect his face, several blows finding his ribs and legs.
A shout from nearby drew the sailors’ attention, one of the senior crew members yelling something in Cserethian that Shi’chen did not understand or even pay attention to. The group around him backed off and dispersed back to their duties. The first goblin spat a gobby mouthful of spit at Shi’chen’s feet and gave him a final kick with his boot before strolling away. Shi’chen debated not moving ever again, just staying curled up in a ball on the deck of this ship for the rest of his life. He coughed softly as he struggled to pull in a breath, uncurling his arms from his face. He knew he had to get up. He couldn’t lie here and look weak, even though that was all he wanted to do.
A pair of worn leather boots hit the planks in front of him with a soft thump. Shi’chen lifted his eyes up a pair of slender legs in light breeches, past a clean but faded blue jerkin and white shirtsleeves, into a tanned face that peered down at him. It took him a moment to focus on the face against the brilliant blue of the sky. Eyes the color of springtime grass peered down at him from a delicately-curved face, strands of brilliant blond hair escaping from a high ponytail.
“You all right?”
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About the Author:
Kit Barrie (she/her) was raised by pirates in a traveling carnival where she learned how to fly and to weave fantasy into reality. She identifies as chaotic bisexual, with good intentions and questionable methods. She lives in an utterly unfantastical state in the Midwestern United States with her very supportive partner and at least 4 food goblins who might just be cats gobblin’ food. The Goblin Twins is her first novel.
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