Sabaku, the Deserter Vol. 0: "Showdown at the Cactus's Prick"

"Showdown at the Cactus's Prick" is a short story written by David Reynolds. It was originally published in Late Night Dungeons. Sabaku has already left the oppressive land that was once his home. Now, he must resist capture at the Cactus's Prick, a tiny hovel beyond the borders of his homeland.The pain I've felt so longCould never have beenWithout reasonEvery bit of it could never be wrongBecause it's taught me whatTo really say and how to mean itYou're so good I can't believe my eyesI can't understand how you came to beYou've made me thankful for all the liesI ever had to believeAnd made me thank God you came to meEvery untruth I was toldHas given me strength to see what is goodAnd to know how to hold Onto what I should