BattleTech: Honor of the Sword (A Short Story) by Craig A. Reed, Jr.

A SWORD BLADE CAN CUT BOTH WAYS…

Justin Imaidegawa is an unparalleled swordsman, the latest descendent in a long line of bushido masters. So when a fellow warrior needs his help vanquishing a bully from their academy days, Justin is more than willing to step in.

Finding his noble quarry—and the bodyguard that nearly killed his friend—at an elegant party, Justin demands honor in the way of the Draconis Combine samurai…a sword duel. But he sees warring desires in his opponent, and suddenly Justin must choose between avenging the insult done to his friend, and possibly saving another warrior from going down a dark path from which there is no turning back…

Note: This free short story download is available between January 1–31, 2026, and contains an ebook file compatible with most ereaders, including Kindle.