58-A Witch Shall Be Born

About this book

Khauran is ruled by the gentle Queen Taramis, beloved by her people and guarded by loyal soldiers. But one night a lurid light glows in the darkness of her bedchamber, and a face appears that is her own, twisted by hatred and ambition. Salome, the twin sister Taramis believed long dead, has returned from the deserts and the far kingdom of Khitai, bearing the blood-red crescent of an ancient curse: every century, a witch shall be born. Robert E. Howard's classic sword-and-sorcery tale pits a cruel, seductive sorceress against a kingdom that cannot tell its true queen from the usurper. As the palace falls silent and the guards are sent away, the stage is set for a struggle of betrayal, dark magic and savage justice in the Hyborian Age, where the wandering barbarian Conan is never far from trouble. Fast-paced, atmospheric and brutal, this novelette is one of the best-known stories in the Conan cycle and a landmark of pulp fantasy. It is perfect for fans of heroic fantasy, dark sorcery and vintage adventure fiction, and for anyone who wants to see where the genre began. At about 16,700 words in seven short chapters, it makes a gripping single-sitting read. Start reading online instantly in your browser, no download required.

Author

Robert E. Howard

Length

~61 pages

Reading time

1 h 13 min

Chapters

7

Released

October 24, 2026

Languages

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Formats

eBook

Print format

Paperback, 13.5 × 21 cm, 64 pages

Age rating

Mature 17+