Storming the Gates of Hell! Mathew 16:18

Just like the title says, these are fictional short stories.
The setting for each will be different.
I have compiled these through the years via word or concept challenges.
I hope you enjoy.
One of my absolute favorite people to write about is the character I have been creating for decades. In my mind I have fashioned him and have, over the years, written short stories about him, his skills and his dragon, Derth. I have lost a lot of those stories through the years, as I have moved, but, the ones here are my favorites.