Losing your temper is pretty bad for a sword.

Severed limbs and geysers of blood follow in the wake of a sentient sword, carving out victories over men and monsters. Forged by dwarves for an ambitious Saxon raider, this blade was made to do great and terrible things.

At least until its wielder gets fat and lazy and starts using it as a prop. And until the other weapons start snickering. Can two and a half pounds of homicidal steel regain glory after its importance is forgotten?

Unless it can forge a new path, the greatest sword in the North might just lose its edge.

The Once and Future Sword is a humorous stand-alone short story by Gregory Amato.